What would you think if you saw dogs in their own pram?

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I have 3 aging dogs. The maltese is 12, the toy poodle is 11 and the Chihuahua is 14. I inherited them from my grandmother who passed a few years back. I have always loved them but they are absolutely adored by myself and children since we brought them home.

The thing is that toy poodle has always needed carrying after a very short while on walks but the other two have been quite happy to carry on. But the chihuahua is now slowing down. I know they enjoy being out (still get excited when I mention walkies etc). The Maltese can go on for much longer. And it also does me the world of good being out the house. Right now I end up carrying the dogs as and when they get tired. Dh has suggested a stroller but I don’t know why I find the idea really embarrassing. I know I shouldn’t care what people think but I do.

Be honest, what would you think if you saw a woman pushing two dogs in a dog pram/stroller?

I would assume they have walking issues. My friend has one fir his. It loves to go on the beach but can't walk down to it. So he wheels it down , has a walk in the beach and goes on the pram on the way home I don't think anything negative

I see it all the time and think it's adorable ☺️

I'll be.honest though I know it's not what you want to hear but when I see dogs in strollers I just instantly think twat and do a massive eye roll. I guess it's more for the dogs that don't need to be in a pram whereas yours are obviously old and so need it. Sorry 😐

Do it - most dogs are cuter than babies. And even if infirm, they like the fresh air.

Smart. Id think it were just an old dog who still wanted or needed to get out but couldn't walk far.

I have an old boy labrador - almost 13 years old - 91 in Human Years! He's had both his knees done and gets so tired nowadays but still likes to go to the park, even if he just hold his ball and watches all the younger dogs run around 😭I've been considering a massive dog buggy for his 40kg butt to get him to his favourite parks and beaches - they're a 30 minute walk away and my younger dog still needs a decent walk. For now I drive but I used to carry the younger boy in a rucksack when he was a puppy and couldn't do the big 5 hour walks the now old boy was doing in his prime, so I don't see why I shouldn't reverse the issue now.

This thread has made me commit to buying the ridiculously priced buggy for my old man dog, and I couldn't care less if the dog haters think showing a bit of kindness to an aging animal is 'babyfication'.

Get the buggy OP. Live you and your pups best life. Who cares what anyone else thinks about it, you're not doing an ounce of harm.

We have a very elderly 15+ Choc Lab. He’s got very bad arthritis, and cannot walk far at all, and he’s a big dog! Not fat, but he’s not pickupable🤣 we sourced a big chariot for him years ago so that he could come with us on long walks, hopping in and out as he wanted. It changed his life, and ours. He loves it and he loves the attention that he gets from folks who want to say hello, particularly children who might not have seen such a big dog in a chariot before. Folds up, good on all kinds of surfaces, can also be used on the back of a bike.

“Pram” for me isn’t a good word choice. We use chariot or stroller.

@Getitwright I need a big chariot too! Could you share which one you bought?

Google Doggy Hut. Very robust, well made, we have size Large for our big 38 kilo boy. Room the turn round, stretch out a bit.

You beat me to it! I will look now, thanks so much and sorry for the hijack OP!

I don't think it's missing the point at all. The dog can rude in the pram for part of the walk, get out and get as much exercise as they need and then get back in just like if they went in a car. It's also useful if there is a younger dog as well who can have a longer walk.

Most people don't get their dog put to sleep at the first sign of arthritis or old age.

I'd think that you were being a good owner and finding a work around so your dogs could get fresh air and excercise despite not being able to walk far. I'd think it was sweet. However, realistically there will be people who will think you're a bit of an odd un who thinks your dogs are babies. But who cares? The sensible people will know different!

I would think there was someone who has dogs who are elderly or injured and how lovely that their owner is still taking them out .

I would assume her dogs needed some help walking and she was very kind and loving.

We used to lift our old dog onto the quad bike and drive her to an hillside where she could watch the sheep, when she got too old to take herself

I would think how loved and lucky those dogs are compared to many around the world. (Just watching Ben Fogle in Sri Lanka meeting a vet who cares for street dogs there).

Think nothing of it

Either an elderly dog(s) or have known people to use them because they have a new puppy who can only walk a little way but wants to join in on outings and an older dog who needs a longer walk

Are you referring to to your other half?

I assume the dogs are oldies or injured/ unable to walk and the owners are devoted enough to keep up their regular habits and extended stimulation/ access to fresh air and familiar sights and sounds outdoors. If it was a dog I knew to be able bodied that would be different

Normal where I live. I’m considering getting one for my dog for longer walks

I have a bike with a big basket and my 13 year old terrier loves sitting in it.

She goes for short walks as well and I was thinking of a dog pram for when she’s tired.

They’re just small and old. Arthritis is a contributing factor as to why they can only walk short distances these days.

They are a common sight round my way, no one would bat an eyelid. Plus a friend has bought one that can be used as a usual dog pushchair or also attached and pulled along on the back of his bicycle - his much loved dog sits looking out like lord of the manor out in his chariot!

I’ve seen quite a few around town . They were not decorated as such and looked like an option for transportation. I usually think that dogs are old or unwell.
I also think why on earth the owner didn’t leave them at home but I always think that when I see someone with dogs around city centre. I don’t think dogs are particularly interested in shopping but I might be wrong of course.

Have seen lots of dogs in prams, but what really surprised me was seeing a cockatoo on a perch, inside a pink enclosed pushchair!

I’ve seen it loads in the lake and peak districts.
even saw a local in Thailand with a tripper for his dog (never seen a local kid in a tripper there!)

If it means you can go for longer walks all the better.