This was so funny and cute. There is no doubt that he wants to be with you and that he's enjoying the heck out of it. It was also neat to see what goes into getting ready. All the gear & such. Thanks for this.
There has never been any doubt in my mind that Dougal loved being on the bike with you, Andrew. However, this was fun to watch. And yes, he reinforced, for any doubters, that he enjoys his bike rides! I love the drone shots!
Recently subscribed to your website and I must say, the two of yous are just adorable. Dougal loves to ride the bike, but, I think he would stand on his head and spit nickles just to be with you. Love your vlogs and am binge watching at the moment. Love to you both from Canada.
Dougal is a might fine boy, you've certainly struck gold with him. The first time of seeing him on the back, I wondered if he had ever attempted to escape? He looks so cute and never fails to make me smile! A smashing vlog, uplifting and humorous as usual, Gosh how 9m6s flies in the reverie.
Thanks Simon! No, he doesn't try to escape, but he shuffles if he wants my attention. That's how I know he prefers his head on the left side, not the right side. I thought it was because of passing traffic, but driving in the Netherlands put paid to that theory!
No one could ever accuse you of being mean to your Dougal. You give up so much human experiences to accommodate him (like the majority of dog owners) but he gives back as much as you give up if not more! After a number of bad experiences at so called 'dog friendly' B&Bs we bought ourselves a little motorhome so we no longer have to put the dog in the car while we have breakfast, or have separate breakfasts or miss out on breakfast completely. Loved the video, look forward to watching many more
Congrats on the Moho! But imagine travelling alone with your dog in these kinds of places where you can't share the responsibility of looking after the pooch while the other one eats... vans work even better for solo dog people! Enjoy :)
So precious - both of you. At the supermarket car park I saw a big tough leather clad biker pull up on his harley with a beautiful standard poodle sitting regally in a milk crate strapped to the back. Dog calm and content - me still laughing. I have now added you and Dougal to my laugh list. Thank you.
Hello Andrew: Dougal looks like he is having a blast on the back of the bike, he always looks like he loving the ride. I think it's AWESOME when you take him out with you. Cheers from Florida.
what a brilliant video. he might not say much but his eyes do all the talking just like my two collies. yes the evidence is conclusive. he is a biker dog for sure and a well loved pooch. I imagine you and he are inseparable. love the bike too. I've been a biker for many years and I envy your lifestyle. I would love to follow in your footsteps but sadly my wife does not share my minimalistic enthusiasm. she would live in a residential caravan on a site but that totally defeats the object of the exercise since once you add up site and pitch fees it can end up more expensive than living at home. still I'm one who lives in hope. maybe one day she will give in. in the meantime I will continue to dream and enjoy your blogs. much appreciated indeed.
Hi Andrew, I watched this video a number of times and each time it is more charming! Dougal is so well trained and totally devoted to you. Also your riding outfit is a quintessential Englishmen! All your vlogs bring a special quality to them!
Loved the vlog. Anyone watching it can see he can't wait for you to get back and loves to travel with. Dougal clearly loves his travel time with you. Please continue with additional Dougal footage.
Oh, I love your dog! Yay, Dougal! He obviously loves it. I've got to show my friend this. He has a dog he has been wanting to put on his Harley! What a great way to go. In fact, I wish Dougal wanted to be a daddy. My friend's dog, Maggie, is looking for a mate. They'd make adorable pups. Thanks so much for another great video. I'll show my friend...
Thank you! Although there is a slight - HUGE - technical problem if Dougal wants to be a Daddy as he is only half the male he used to be, if you get my drift ;)
Yes I figured as much...sadly. He is the first male i have seen that would be great to match with Maggie. I'll send you a picture anyway. And she is so smart!
I came across this as a follow on to another of your vlogs . We all know dogs love putting their heads out the car window, this is better as he is wearing safety outfit .
avid viewer of all ur adventures.just back from a weekend break in Aberdeenshire in my caravan with 3 dogs,can be interesting but always fun.couldnt stop laughing at this video.especially dougal being put into the bag with bandana and doggles.great fun
Would of been so funny if he'd had a wee in your biscuit tin out of spite at been left at home. Such a cute dog, obviously the star of the show! Thanks for another great video.
It does annoy me, when people think they know your dog better than you know him yourself. Everyone can see you love him and he loves you, why would you want to do anything that upsets him? That's my rant over with, by the way great video.
Cheers Mark, yes we make a good team. But at least this video will silence the critics, and when you see the next episode you'll get why we made this vid (Spoiler alert - it involves Dougal on the motorbike! ;@) )
Hi Andrew this is one of my favourite videos. Dougal looks so cute in doggles & bandana, it's clear to see he enjoys bike rides & being with you. Love to you both ❤️ ❤️
Thanks Susan. Now the bike has gone that's both of our riding days over and done with, but it made no sense to try and hang on to it up here in the islands.
I will! And in the mean time, if you see a Landrover flashing it's lights at you with two over excited girls in the back while you're up in the Hebrides.......Please stop!
Great integration of video shots. I sort of wondered exactly how you fit yourself up to ride with a dog, and now I know. Obviously, Dougal's become quite a pro at getting ready for his rides. Good video!
Dogs,Cats et.al love to ride.....RVs ,cars, bikes whatever. As long as safety procedures are taken....like here....there is no problem. Ride On...Waggin tails in the wind.
Yeah- would have loved to try this with our old golden retriever- I think we would have caused chaos on the lanes of Norfolk and I would have ended up in hospital Clearly Dougal absolutely loves it
LOL this is a 6 year old Dougal, approx, if he is 12 now - so different to see him chase like crazy after his toy...definitely was eager to get on the motorbike!
Love all of your videos, but especially the ones featuring Dougal! I do want to know, though, when he's in the backpack--is he standing or sitting on his haunches? Do you know what I mean? Thanks!
I have that same bag to take my dogs on long hiking trips (they go in it when tired). And all I have to do is pull that bag out of the closet and they go berserk with excitement trying to clamber into the bag... no doubt that dogs like to go with you!!!!
For all the people concerned about animals and safety, my dog’s vet told me to always have pets restrained in a bin or harness and seatbelt when traveling in a vehicle, she said she has heard too many terrible stories.😢
Enjoyed this vid! Great shots with a great dog. What kind of breed is Dougal? Did you get him as a pup and how old is he now? My Tervuerian shepherd wont fit in a backpack, but I dont't ride a motorbike anyway😉
That's one very happy dog! I'm assuming that the carrier is specially designed to carry dogs. Dougal is obviously pretty smart, did it take long for him to get used to travelling on the bike?
When I was a boy (long time ago) I had a Jack Russel bitch. She loved riding in anything, from the car to the wheelbarrow. She was very happy to go in the basket on the front of my mother's bicycle. I also once saw a biker couple with a smaller Jack Russel, who would take theirs in a modified tank bag, and he was tucked in behind the screen. He clearly was very happy to settle down there. Clearly, Dougal loves to go with you on your bike, and it seems other dogs may also be happy to be biker dogs!
Dougal's a proper biker. no crash helmet, fred hill would be proud of him, if only we could take on Dougal's example. he is as loyal to you as greyfriars bobby
Hi from South Africa. Found your channel during Covid times and Dougal has always been the star of the show (no offence 😅). I am curious if you miss the Airstream? Also, will you be going back to caravanning full time now that you’re moving back from the Heberdes?
@@andrewjditton i hear you. Whatever the future holds I wish you all the best and hope it involves still making videos. I’ve really enjoyed the content over the years. Maybe there are some motorcycle camping videos are waiting to be made….
I do not know Andrew why some people get concerned about it. Here is Australia the farmers are using motorbike to move sheep or cattle with dogs. The dogs, some times one, some times 2 or 3 in the same bike love the ride and they looking forward to it. 198.57.190.63/~motoaus/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/honda2008_honda-farm-bike.jpg Thanks for sharing
Anyone can see he is devoted to you, and if anybody has problems with your life, then they should get a life of their own instead of trying to run other peoples lives?
This was so funny and cute. There is no doubt that he wants to be with you and that he's enjoying the heck out of it. It was also neat to see what goes into getting ready. All the gear & such. Thanks for this.
instaBlaster.
Dougal and his doggles. So sweet!
He was definitely not thrilled when you left without him. He's happier to be with you.
As are we all!
+Stephen Twist same here.
That was the most precious thing ever. Dougal is such a treasure. I am so glad you two have each other. Precious!
Such a. awesome dog! You must be very lucky to have each other. Loved this vlog
There has never been any doubt in my mind that Dougal loved being on the bike with you, Andrew. However, this was fun to watch. And yes, he reinforced, for any doubters, that he enjoys his bike rides! I love the drone shots!
Thanks Doro!
He would rather ride than be left alone, sweetest dog ever
Dougal always look super cool on the bike!
Of course he loves it. He gets to go on a fun adventure with you. And his doggie biker set up looks very comfortable.
Dougal is one happy dog! :)
God bless Dougal and you, may you have long healthy lives.
what a lovely dog you are so lucky
Tears of laughter and joy 😂 Biker Dougal is so adorable in his bandana and doggles .. Awesome video Andrew & Dougal ❤️
The way he was moving his head in the wind says it all. Relaxed, engaged and quiet. Well played, Andrew.
Cheers, thank you!
Funny dog. He's adorable, n cute when wearing his outfit for travelled by motorbike. He's look like a granny on that red polka dot bandana. LOL
Oh Dougal....you're so bad ass!
What a fab video to watch. So lovely to see the relationship between you both. Dougal is incredibly cute and lovely companion 🐕👍💕😊
So THAT's how you do it. 🙂Way to go Dougal! Great video Andrew!
Recently subscribed to your website and I must say, the two of yous are just adorable. Dougal loves to ride the bike, but, I think he would stand on his head and spit nickles just to be with you. Love your vlogs and am binge watching at the moment. Love to you both from Canada.
Thanks for joining us! :)
Fair to say he's definitely a biker, seeing his reaction was priceless. Love the following drone shots too Andrew, very cool!
what an amazing video, he loves the motor bike. you both look amazing x
Another gem of a video Andrew. Many thanks!
Adorable... the way You and Doug, get prepared and hit the road, together!!!!
Greetings from México!!! )
What a cool video and great shots with the drone. Clearly Dougal loves the riding. Fabulous!
Wonderful! I love the adventures of Andrew and Dougal!
Excellent Andrew, great to see how happy Dougal was when you came back for him
Dougal is a might fine boy, you've certainly struck gold with him. The first time of seeing him on the back, I wondered if he had ever attempted to escape? He looks so cute and never fails to make me smile!
A smashing vlog, uplifting and humorous as usual, Gosh how 9m6s flies in the reverie.
Thanks Simon! No, he doesn't try to escape, but he shuffles if he wants my attention. That's how I know he prefers his head on the left side, not the right side. I thought it was because of passing traffic, but driving in the Netherlands put paid to that theory!
No one could ever accuse you of being mean to your Dougal. You give up so much human experiences to accommodate him (like the majority of dog owners) but he gives back as much as you give up if not more! After a number of bad experiences at so called 'dog friendly' B&Bs we bought ourselves a little motorhome so we no longer have to put the dog in the car while we have breakfast, or have separate breakfasts or miss out on breakfast completely. Loved the video, look forward to watching many more
Congrats on the Moho! But imagine travelling alone with your dog in these kinds of places where you can't share the responsibility of looking after the pooch while the other one eats... vans work even better for solo dog people! Enjoy :)
That is absolutely brilliant!
enjoying all your videos, many thanks
Absolutely fantastic. Dougal obviously just loves being wherever you are. Great rig out for him he looks very contented 👍
Yes, he loves it Lynda!
So precious - both of you. At the supermarket car park I saw a big tough leather clad biker pull up on his harley with a beautiful standard poodle sitting regally in a milk crate strapped to the back. Dog calm and content - me still laughing. I have now added you and Dougal to my laugh list. Thank you.
Oh my! I can go to bed happy now! Dreaming of a born to be wild Dougal! made my day. Thanks Andrew! :)
Priceless video! Thanks for all of your great presentations. Cheers.
Thanks Gordon!
Hello Andrew: Dougal looks like he is having a blast on the back of the bike, he always looks like he loving the ride. I think it's AWESOME when you take him out with you. Cheers from Florida.
Greetings back to sunny Florida, cheers!
Loved this. What a dude Dougal is. ❤️
what a brilliant video. he might not say much but his eyes do all the talking just like my two collies. yes the evidence is conclusive. he is a biker dog for sure and a well loved pooch. I imagine you and he are inseparable. love the bike too. I've been a biker for many years and I envy your lifestyle. I would love to follow in your footsteps but sadly my wife does not share my minimalistic enthusiasm. she would live in a residential caravan on a site but that totally defeats the object of the exercise since once you add up site and pitch fees it can end up more expensive than living at home. still I'm one who lives in hope. maybe one day she will give in. in the meantime I will continue to dream and enjoy your blogs. much appreciated indeed.
Had to go back this evening and rewatch this vid. One of my faves.
Oh yeah, he definitely wants to be with you on the bike - he sure was missing you when you were gone!!
Whenever I'm feeling depressed I watch this video. Dougal is pure joy 😍
he loves it !!!!!!!!!! Sutch a great video. Love it !
Hi Andrew, I watched this video a number of times and each time it is more charming! Dougal is so well trained and totally devoted to you. Also your riding outfit is a quintessential Englishmen!
All your vlogs bring a special quality to them!
Aww, thanks Bob, and thank you as ever for your continued support!
Dougal is priceless!!
Loved the vlog. Anyone watching it can see he can't wait for you to get back and loves to travel with. Dougal clearly loves his travel time with you. Please continue with additional Dougal footage.
Will do Jean! I know who everyone tunes in for, and I know it's not me! ;@)
Oh, I love your dog! Yay, Dougal! He obviously loves it. I've got to show my friend this. He has a dog he has been wanting to put on his Harley! What a great way to go. In fact, I wish Dougal wanted to be a daddy. My friend's dog, Maggie, is looking for a mate. They'd make adorable pups. Thanks so much for another great video. I'll show my friend...
Thank you! Although there is a slight - HUGE - technical problem if Dougal wants to be a Daddy as he is only half the male he used to be, if you get my drift ;)
Yes I figured as much...sadly. He is the first male i have seen that would be great to match with Maggie. I'll send you a picture anyway. And she is so smart!
Never doubted it!
Dougal loves riding! You have so much patience with him. Thanks for sharing. Travel safe.
I came across this as a follow on to another of your vlogs . We all know dogs love putting their heads out the car window, this is better as he is wearing safety outfit .
Precious and hilarious.
avid viewer of all ur adventures.just back from a weekend break in Aberdeenshire in my caravan with 3 dogs,can be interesting but always fun.couldnt stop laughing at this video.especially dougal being put into the bag with bandana and doggles.great fun
Cheers Lee, glad you enjoyed it. I am still sadly ignorant of all Aberdeenshire can offer - time to address that soon I think!
Would of been so funny if he'd had a wee in your biscuit tin out of spite at been left at home. Such a cute dog, obviously the star of the show! Thanks for another great video.
Ha ha ha! I wouldn't put it past him... ;@)
It does annoy me, when people think they know your dog better than you know him yourself. Everyone can see you love him and he loves you, why would you want to do anything that upsets him? That's my rant over with, by the way great video.
Cheers Mark, yes we make a good team. But at least this video will silence the critics, and when you see the next episode you'll get why we made this vid (Spoiler alert - it involves Dougal on the motorbike! ;@) )
Hi Andrew this is one of my favourite videos. Dougal looks so cute in doggles & bandana, it's clear to see he enjoys bike rides & being with you. Love to you both ❤️ ❤️
Thanks Susan. Now the bike has gone that's both of our riding days over and done with, but it made no sense to try and hang on to it up here in the islands.
What an awesome doggie!
He so loves it and if I know Dougal he would let you know if he didn't want to do it lol
Love it! Sadly, couldn't do it with either of my two, they both weigh in at around 40 kilo each (oh, and I don't have my bike any more either LOL)
Thank you for making this video Andrew, I was curious how you secured Dougle in the backpack. I will definitely be getting one for my next puppy.
Puppyhood is the best time to start :)
If he didn't like it he wouldn't get into the backpack...
Brilliant, Dougal is a bark again biker.....
Ba-dum, *tish!* :@)
Andrew Ditton bu bum, sorry, yes it was bad!!!
Thats one happy pooch!🐶
I have two grand daughters who would love to meet Dougal. They shout his name every time they spot him in one of your videos.
Well, we are currently negotiating an appearance at a show in June... watch this space! :)
I will! And in the mean time, if you see a Landrover flashing it's lights at you with two over excited girls in the back while you're up in the Hebrides.......Please stop!
Couple of coooool dudes.......🐶 👍
such a good boy (you, too, Andrew). :)
:@)
Great integration of video shots. I sort of wondered exactly how you fit yourself up to ride with a dog, and now I know. Obviously, Dougal's become quite a pro at getting ready for his rides. Good video!
Thank you so much Gary! Always means more from someone who sees the work that went into it, cheers!
That was soo cute 😋😋😋
No doubt about it, he's a rider and loves it.
Absolutely! Takes after his Dad :)
This must be an old dog now? I bet he's had a great life. Well done to you for training him, and of course well done Dougal.
He will be seven in June...but acts like a grumpy old dog most of the time!
Dougal is a star. Can he fly in the drone?
Dougal wants a manly scarf!
Jaja, Douglas si the big champion. And a very Good dog
Dogs,Cats et.al love to ride.....RVs ,cars, bikes whatever. As long as safety procedures are taken....like here....there is no problem. Ride On...Waggin tails in the wind.
He loves it!
love it
Yeah- would have loved to try this with our old golden retriever- I think we would have caused chaos on the lanes of Norfolk and I would have ended up in hospital Clearly Dougal absolutely loves it
Indeed, Dougal is a little more 'portable'! :@)
He so cute. :)
LOL this is a 6 year old Dougal, approx, if he is 12 now - so different to see him chase like crazy after his toy...definitely was eager to get on the motorbike!
Brilliant made me smile throughout, I'm guessing you had your drone in "follow-me" mode ? what is it please Andrew ?
Indeed I did! It's a DJI Mavic Pro. Some of the footage is speeded up though as I limited my speed to around 15-20mph.
5:43 dougal looks like he going swimming
Love all of your videos, but especially the ones featuring Dougal! I do want to know, though, when he's in the backpack--is he standing or sitting on his haunches? Do you know what I mean? Thanks!
I get what you mean! He's sitting down in the backpack.
I have that same bag to take my dogs on long hiking trips (they go in it when tired). And all I have to do is pull that bag out of the closet and they go berserk with excitement trying to clamber into the bag... no doubt that dogs like to go with you!!!!
Rudi Dundas what bag is it??
Love it, I just Love it :-}
This is priceless. How did you work the drone when you were on the bike? Such a great dog ❤️
The drone has a cool 'follow me' function :)
Andrew Ditton , oh that's so awesome.
For all the people concerned about animals and safety, my dog’s vet told me to always have pets restrained in a bin or harness and seatbelt when traveling in a vehicle, she said she has heard too many terrible stories.😢
Enjoyed this vid! Great shots with a great dog. What kind of breed is Dougal? Did you get him as a pup and how old is he now? My Tervuerian shepherd wont fit in a backpack, but I dont't ride a motorbike anyway😉
Yes, I had Dougal as a pup and now he is 6. He is a Jack Russel cross border collie. Cheers!
Here in the states they sell a dog carrier that straps to the seat called," The Grand Pet Palace " from Kuryakyn.com
Road trip!
That's one very happy dog! I'm assuming that the carrier is specially designed to carry dogs.
Dougal is obviously pretty smart, did it take long for him to get used to travelling on the bike?
Yes, it's a custom carrier. It took him about 6 months of gradual training before riding the motorbike.
I'm enjoying these videos very much!
Thank you!
When I was a boy (long time ago) I had a Jack Russel bitch. She loved riding in anything, from the car to the wheelbarrow. She was very happy to go in the basket on the front of my mother's bicycle. I also once saw a biker couple with a smaller Jack Russel, who would take theirs in a modified tank bag, and he was tucked in behind the screen. He clearly was very happy to settle down there. Clearly, Dougal loves to go with you on your bike, and it seems other dogs may also be happy to be biker dogs!
That was so much fun! Except for reinforcing "owner's guilt" about how our dogs wait for us to come home.
😂😂😂awwww so cute
Dougal's a proper biker. no crash helmet, fred hill would be proud of him, if only we could take on Dougal's example. he is as loyal to you as greyfriars bobby
We dress and live for the ride, not in fear of the crash... ;)
great answer. Dougal's one cool dude.
#TeamDougalFTW!
Dougal's sad face, i cant take it. That unit looks very close next to you ?
+Simon Humphries I was on my friend's driveway :)
A super team.
Hi from South Africa. Found your channel during Covid times and Dougal has always been the star of the show (no offence 😅).
I am curious if you miss the Airstream?
Also, will you be going back to caravanning full time now that you’re moving back from the Heberdes?
I DO miss the Airstream, but after 8 years I won't be going back to Full-Timing any time soon. I'm tired.
@@andrewjditton i hear you. Whatever the future holds I wish you all the best and hope it involves still making videos. I’ve really enjoyed the content over the years.
Maybe there are some motorcycle camping videos are waiting to be made….
No doubt there then 🙂
I do not know Andrew why some people get concerned about it.
Here is Australia the farmers are using motorbike to move sheep or cattle with dogs.
The dogs, some times one, some times 2 or 3 in the same bike love the ride and they looking forward to it.
198.57.190.63/~motoaus/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/honda2008_honda-farm-bike.jpg
Thanks for sharing
If I had a motorcycle, I'm sure that my greyhounds would want to ride. I'd take them if they didn't each weigh about 32 kilos.
Yeah, same with my Mum's Doberman! :@)
Anyone can see he is devoted to you, and if anybody has problems with your life, then they should get a life of their own instead of trying to run other peoples lives?