This is at least 25 to 30 yrs old. I haven't seen Gary in about 28 yrs. He was featured on on the road with Charles Kuralt long time ago. To Gary & long gone Dog- Happy Memorial Day-Wolfie in t'ville
At the time I viewed this video there are 76 dislikes. You in their right mind would dislike this video. They must never enjoyed the company of a true best friend. I sent this video to my sons so they can be inspired to teach our dog, Titus, to ride on my oldest son's motorcycle.
They may be from California, but these two have TarHeel hearts! Thanks for sharing the love. So sorry to hear dog has passed on. My sincere condolences. You will know when it is time for a new best friend. One will grab your heart.
I loved your reply "Of course it was American". It struck me so funny. I think it was the "Of Course" that did it for me. Good chuckle out of that one.
Dog reminds me of my dog Gabby. No, I don't ride a motorcycle but I do take her almost everywhere. She protective of me and people just don't seem to understand that she would rather be with me than at home. She too is a lab mix and I have had people tell me Lab Pitbull mix but she is my best friend forever.
I agree with what @cdymir said about your dad. He seemed like a really cool guy, and for him to be so attached to his best friend that he wouldn't leave him behind anywhere he goes, well that just speaks volumes about your dad! Thanks for sharing this with the world. Even more people will smile than those from generations before.
This relationship is great! If the dog didn't want to be on the motorcycle, he's smart enough to refuse to get on. Quit being afraid of everything people! LIVE your LIFE!! :-)
Love it! My dog learned to brace her legs in the car when we're on a curve and when I have to stop quick so she doesn't fly into the dash. Took her two times to learn that. Dogs figure out what to do!
Wonderful! My husband dreams of our dog doing this with him....I'm afraid it will never be, takes a really special Dawg to do that. How lovely to have this footage of them both.
Anyone remember the weekly TV show "Hardcastle & McCormick"? One episode had the judge giving 'McC' a bit of advice. "You can have a dog for a best friend or, you can have a bottle for a best friend, but if you have a woman for a best friend, you wind up drunk, kissin' your dog". This video brought that to mind. BTW, I had to add a little something to my comment, I like the man's choice in Motorcycles, I've got a Harley also and I'm looking for a furry riding companion. Be safe, Mr. Miller, keep the shiny side up.
I'm the same way, A dog gives unconditional love, If I go somewhere after work and get home a little late he's happy to see me and we don't play "21 questions".
I posted, but it didn't seem to process. This is a wonderful story and video, thank you. Please tell your Father "Thank you" for his love for Dawg, I believe many agree. I went to your site, Cody.
I'm like Gary... I don't ride anywhere without my co pilot....Probably couldn't even if I tried....My dog, " HARLEY", is a Jack Russell - she rides everywhere with me - been all over the country..Like "Dog", she rides freestyle, but she rides up front on the gas tank...Been ridin' since the night I brought her home as a pup...She has the " This Bitch doesn't fall off " patch on her vest...Rain, wind, snow, doesn't matter - she wants 2 go...The more people I meet, the more I appreciate my dog...
Dogs are the best of companions. I lost my dog last night even though he just a pup, but I will save another one and hope I can get him to ride my shovelhead with me just like Dog does
@cdymlr It isn't just a dog riding a motorcycle, it's your dads great laconic attitude. I would've loved to hang out with your dad and Dog back then, he seems like a really cool guy.
There is just something inherently wrong with a dog having a one syllable name. It just feels wrong. A dog named dog. While it is funny, the fella deserves two syllables. He can ride a motorcycle. I would give him three. And his own little dew rag. You just have to love this dog.
I remember hitchhiking through Raleigh NC back in the early 1980s and seeing a guy with a dog on his motorcycle passing me. Wonder if this was the same guy. Can't be many dogs riding motorcycles.
There's more than one Troy in the world. And since this is by CarolinaCamera, I imagine they mean the Troy that is in North Carolina (east of Charlotte and on the edge of the Uwharrie Forest).
@IAmKudzu Yep- that's in Troy, NC. I work at Montgomery Community College (known as Montgomery Tech when this video was shot.) Many of us still remember Gary and Dog.