DogScooter is proud to sell the Chalo Sulky Uno, a one-person sulky custom made in Seattle, Washington, USA. The Chalo Sulky Uno is built like a bicycle using bicycle technology. It uses bicycle metal (chromoly steel which is flexible and strong for its weight) with bicycle forks (easy to replace if damaged) and brakes standard on mountain bikes. Remember, bicycles are EASY to pull.

The chalo sulky is a dorsal hitch sulky. Instead of one on either side of the dog, there is a single shaft that goes over the dog's back. The dog is not confined between two shafts and adapts easily to the non-confining dorsal hitch. People worry that the shaft will hurt the dog's back. We solved that problem. First, the harness is built with an aluminum plate, thick padding, and stiff webbing between shaft and back. Second, the seat is behind the axles. When you sit in the seat, your weight lifts upwards on the shaft.  Think see-saw. Think lever and fulcrum. When the dog is pulling, your weight actually makes him lighter on his feet.

Daphne Lewis, DogScooter owner, and Chalo Colina, of Austin, Texas designed the first Chalo Sulky. David Wilson, David Wilson Industries , a custom bike frame builder in Seattle, Washington, redesigned the original model. Present designer/builders are Ken Selvedge of KC Fabrications and Phil's Southside Bike Shop. Becky Loveless of Alpine Outfitters designs and stitches our dorsal hitch harness, reins, and driving collar.