5 Best Dog Bike Trailers 2020 compared, cycle with your best buddy anywhere!

by Pets Own Us February 10, 2020

Dog Bike Trailer for large breeds

The joy of outdoor adventures comes from sharing the experience. Your best buddy makes the perfect companion for a tail wagging fun bike ride. If you are the kind of cyclist that enjoys off road trails or long distance cycling, a dog trailer is a great solution with loads of practical features. Your pooch can hitch a ride in style. Bike trailers offer a safe and comfortable ride for bike trailing or bike backpacking, with your dog in tow. Do you take your cycle to work and would like to take your dog along? Some dog bike trailer model cabins double up as a crate creating a safe chill out den.

One of the reasons you might like the idea of a bike trailer is to take your senior dog for an outing. It can be devastating to leave your old boy or girl behind once they get to a point where they can't manage the distance or are recovering post surgery or injury. They will love being with you, head popping out of the sun roof watching the world go by. While you rest, they can get out and have sniff around and stretch their legs. If you planning a long distance bike tour and your dog is healthy and enjoys active adventures, a dog bike trailer is great way for your dog to tag along on the commute. Some of the models double up as a dog stroller, which can come in handy. They all feature plenty of storage space for your dogs goodies.

There are few things to consider when researching for the right bike trailer for you and your breed. Size matters, ensuring your dog will be comfortable for long periods of time is vital. Compare the cabin size to the length of your dogs spine and height. Consider the weight capacity of the bike trailer as well as the combined weight of your dog and trailer you will need to pull as you cycle. We have put together an editors choice of our top quality dog bike trailers. Investing in one for peace of mind is worth it in the long run.

Comparison of the best Dog Bike Trailers for 2019

The Novel 10 DoggyRide is designed for your dogs ultimate comfort and safety. Featuring a roof rack to store gear. The Novel 10 is a good option for breeds with wide chests, the front of the cabin offers ample space and height to enjoy the breeze and view through the sun roof.

The Novel 10 on the road

The Croozer is an ideal choice for long distance cycling. Th light Aluminium frame, sleek design, comfortable mat and secure hitch provide a smooth ride for you to pull along on most terrain.

Watch some tips on how to get your pooch used to the Croozer Dog Trailer

The Burley Tail Wagon is one of the light weight dog trailers without any comprise on the top quality sturdy design or comfort for your pooch.

The Burley Tail Wagon in Action

The Sporty Dog Trailer is light weight and one of the narrower models. It handles well on off road trails. It is easy to assemble and fold up for storage or transport.

Demonstration of the easy assembly of the Sporty Dog Trailer by Innopet

The Mini Doggy Ride by Dutch Dog is an ideal solution for dogs just too big for a bike basket. It offers a supremely smooth ride in style. Well designed and robust.

A Ride in the Mini DoggyRide by Dutch Dog

Dog Pram

Very happy with purchase

Stroller

Very pleased with this stroller , my dog is recovering from spinal surgery and this has been so useful for getting her out . Very smooth ride over pavements , I haven’t tried it out on any other surfaces

Pet Stroller

Great pram for our oldest dog who is blind - only problem the other 2 always want to jump in with her - folds up very easily and small when stored

Very good, 14yr old spaniel loves it.

Robust long term option

Correcting a small mistake in my previous review:

We wanted a dog stroller for my 12 year old 34 kg Doberman cross: her back legs were getting weaker and we did not want her to miss out on her walks! We wanted something that would last for many hundreds of walks and not start falling apart after a couple of weeks. After a few months of almost daily use this stroller has not disappointed, it is very robust and well made, and I seriously doubt any of the alternatives are sufficient for dogs of this size or larger as a long term solution.

As others have said, it is also very maneuverable and it does fold down well to fit into our car boot (BMW 3 series estate) , and fairly quickly too. It also works pretty well over fairly rough terrain (woodland paths, fields that are not too muddy) so it is not just for tarmac.

There are a few minor negatives that I will mention before going on to describe further how this buggy has been such a god send for us. The first negative is one of the spring pins that holds the handlebars in place broke within a week- the spring popped out so it no longer stayed in place. We probably could have asked for a replacement, but thought they would keep breaking and needing to be replaced. So we replaced it with an M6 nut and bolt of the kind used to keep lawnmower handles in place, which works very well and will not break. You can get these things on amazon market place and probably DIY stores too. Hopefully this is a handy solution for others too. The description given here says there are 3 handle heights, whereas the manufacturer says 2. In fact neither is really right- there ARE two positions- one is folded up and one is for pushing the buggy, so there is only really one usable handle height, but this should be fine for everyone. The pocket at the back should have more Velcro on it to stop things falling out when one opens the back of the buggy, and we find the rain cover to be of little practical use. So there are a few minor design flaws but these are not really a big deal.

As for how the buggy has worked for us: we bought it alongside a Walkin' Wheels wheelchair. Our doggy does most of the walk sitting in the buggy, with shorter sections walking in her wheelchair. The wheelchair sections are getting longer and more frequent as she regains strength in her legs. Because we have the buggy with us, she can get in as soon as she gets tired so she does not injure herself and undo all the hard work! To carry the wheelchair during the walks, we mount it upside down on top of the buggy, and use two Velcro straps to attach the back crossbar to the handle of the buggy, which is a perfect way to combine the two bits of equipment. Because our doggy's legs are getting stronger she is also able to walk much more unaided (e.g. in the garden and around the house). I can therefore recommend this rehabilitation approach for others in the same situation!

Even if the rehabilitation had not worked, the buggy itself would have been a great solution. Our doggy loves riding in it! She quickly figured out what the deal was and is quick to climb in the back with a helping hand (using a sling or just a little push under her thighs). She now gets all the joy of her walks without any of that pesky effort! She sits with the front open and her head sticking out of the front, taking in the sights and smells and saying hello to her human and doggy friends. I can imagine that most other dogs losing mobility would love it too.

So overall highly recommended and worth the money it costs.