Dog loves riding on owner's Harley-Davidson - and has own seat and goggles
- 4 days ago
Meet the dog who loves riding around on his owner's Harley-Davidson - and even has his own seat and goggles for his adventures.
Joe Bughman, 61, built a custom dog seat when he spotted rescue dog Oreo wasn't scared when he started the huge bike's 1150cc engine.
Intrigued Oreo hopped right in - even resting his paws on the seat back rest to get comfy.
And now Joe and Oreo go everywhere together - with the pooch even learning how to shift his weight when going round corners.
Now the pair have been riding together for five years and the local celebrities are often spotted out and about.
Battery technician Joe, from Dubuke, Iowa, said: “He's a natural – he's funny. He's honestly the coolest dog ever.
“Most dogs would run away when you start a Harley because they’re so loud.
“Oreo would start following me around and I thought he wanted a ride.
“I fabricated an aluminium box which I mounted on the rack on the back of bike – and the rest was history.
“He loves it. He’s never tried to jump out - he's gotten so used to riding now he rides partially with his front paws on my back rest to see over my shoulder.
“He’s a good rider, he knows how to shift his weight and he’s pretty amazing.”
Joe, wife Penny, 60, and their two daughters adopted Oreo from the local humane society after Joe provided volunteer welding services.
Abbey, 18 and sister Erin, 21, chose the pup – who they believe is a black Lab and weiner dog mix – and Joe says he had his doubts initially.
But Oreo quickly won him round and now the pair are inseparable.
Battery technician Joe bought his Harley Road King brand new in 2003 for £20k and says he’s owned bikes since he was 12.
Joe and Oreo ride from spring to autumn – with Joe saying they’re on the bike “full time”.
“Every time I take him out, I’m surprised it hasn’t caused a car crash, people are so distracted,” said Joe.
“He just wants to do anything I'm doing. If I climb into a go-kart or anything the dog wants some of that.
“Most girls will say 'that's the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life' - my standard answer is 'why thank you, but what do you think of the dog'.
“I can walk out into the garage and bump the starter on the Harley and that dog will come running down the hallway every time - it's the funniest thing to see.”
Joe Bughman, 61, built a custom dog seat when he spotted rescue dog Oreo wasn't scared when he started the huge bike's 1150cc engine.
Intrigued Oreo hopped right in - even resting his paws on the seat back rest to get comfy.
And now Joe and Oreo go everywhere together - with the pooch even learning how to shift his weight when going round corners.
Now the pair have been riding together for five years and the local celebrities are often spotted out and about.
Battery technician Joe, from Dubuke, Iowa, said: “He's a natural – he's funny. He's honestly the coolest dog ever.
“Most dogs would run away when you start a Harley because they’re so loud.
“Oreo would start following me around and I thought he wanted a ride.
“I fabricated an aluminium box which I mounted on the rack on the back of bike – and the rest was history.
“He loves it. He’s never tried to jump out - he's gotten so used to riding now he rides partially with his front paws on my back rest to see over my shoulder.
“He’s a good rider, he knows how to shift his weight and he’s pretty amazing.”
Joe, wife Penny, 60, and their two daughters adopted Oreo from the local humane society after Joe provided volunteer welding services.
Abbey, 18 and sister Erin, 21, chose the pup – who they believe is a black Lab and weiner dog mix – and Joe says he had his doubts initially.
But Oreo quickly won him round and now the pair are inseparable.
Battery technician Joe bought his Harley Road King brand new in 2003 for £20k and says he’s owned bikes since he was 12.
Joe and Oreo ride from spring to autumn – with Joe saying they’re on the bike “full time”.
“Every time I take him out, I’m surprised it hasn’t caused a car crash, people are so distracted,” said Joe.
“He just wants to do anything I'm doing. If I climb into a go-kart or anything the dog wants some of that.
“Most girls will say 'that's the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life' - my standard answer is 'why thank you, but what do you think of the dog'.
“I can walk out into the garage and bump the starter on the Harley and that dog will come running down the hallway every time - it's the funniest thing to see.”