An apparatus for exercising a dog and a method of using the apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a first elongated member having inner and outer ends with the inner end being fastened to a vehicle in a first location a second elongated member having upper and lower ends with the upper end fastened to the vehicle in a second location and a means of attaching the outer end of the first member and the lower end of the second member to a fastener device that contacts the dog, such that the first and second members establish an angle φ of separation between themselves that is within the range of about 15° to 75°. The first and second members are fastened to the vehicle such that angles σ and β, are formed between the vehicle and the members with at least one of the angles between about 15° to 165°.
