ive seen more and more dogs in prams, even specially built ones

[AbsolutelyPatsy]

anyone else?
got quite confused recently as i thought one was a child at first glance, but looked odd

@Sittinginthesand

Cups - you are correct I do think they are a bit daft! I just think people should ‘own’ the fact that they use them for sentimental / lifestyle choice reasons and not call people who think that it might be kinder in some cases to have the dog pts ‘scum’. I’ve only seen a few of these prams and in all cases they were young flat faced breeds - it felt to me like the owners actually WANTED a dog to push in a pram, it was like an accessory. Like that was what they’d intended to do from the start rather than as a temporary solution to a problem.

That's rubbish. A dog doesn't need putting to sleep because it has lost a leg. An elderly dog that can't walk 10 miles or more doesn't need to be put to sleep.

dogs get their enjoyment from sniffing, mostly the ground, lamp posts, the trees.

i can't believe posters know of those who are put off buying a pram because they worry what people think!
that is just bizarre and ridiculous.

@AbsolutelyPatsy

dogs get their enjoyment from sniffing, mostly the ground, lamp posts, the trees.

Yes, but the point of the pram is to get them to a place e.g. the park, riverside etc. and then let them walk so they don't have a long, boring pavement walk first, or so an older dog can walk part of the way with a younger one. It doesn't mean they miss out on the walk altogether.

All these points have already been made in this thread.

@AbsolutelyPatsy

dogs get their enjoyment from sniffing, mostly the ground, lamp posts, the trees.

Absolutely.

But they may not be able to walk far enough to access those things without the pram

@CaptainMyCaptain
it is not necessarily true of all dogs, you are not all seeing. i have not seen the dogs being lifted out

@AbsolutelyPatsy

i can't believe posters know of those who are put off buying a pram because they worry what people think! that is just bizarre and ridiculous.

More bizarre and ridiculous to make rude judgments imo.

i am just about to walk my dog but due to the long hot pavement, i am going to drive to the walk - she is only 8, my previous dog lived til 16, and if i want a pram for this current dog i imagine they will have increased in popularity even more
cheers all

I know quite a few ppl who have these for their not so small dogs, I’m considering one for my getting arthritic staffy.

dogs get their enjoyment from sniffing, mostly the ground, lamp posts, the trees.

I imagine given the choice that they'd rather spend some time out, with a change of scene and interesting smells in the air than confined within 4 walls potentially alone. And as above they can get out for some ground sniffing then go back in when they have had enough.

[quote AbsolutelyPatsy]@CaptainMyCaptain
it is not necessarily true of all dogs, you are not all seeing. i have not seen the dogs being lifted out[/quote]
I am not all seeing but I have seen them being used in the way I described.

life is full of judgement.

well thank you for enlightening me @CaptainMyCaptain

What an odd thread

We took a lab all around the South West Coast path in a dog buggy. He was 6 weeks after a cruciate operation and was feeling fine but only allowed to walk for 15 mins a few times a day until his injury was fully heeled.

We had a great time and so did he. It stopped him being bored he could get out and sniff new areas and walk for his short allocated time.

I was amazed at the reaction we got at St Ives. We were literally stared at open mouthed.People pointed and just stood in our way. It was horrendous and we left as soon as we could.

Buggy's have a place for some dogs, harm noone and enhance the lives of injured dogs.

Someone said a lab was too big no way We introduced him to the buggy slowly with wheels off to start with , then added wheels and no movement, then added movement - he loved it (and we got pretty fit!)

My dog stroller can carry 50kg however the roof height/floor space dictates more what breeds will fit in comfortably. Those with bigger dogs may use garden type wagons, but these are harder to transport places. I did see a girl probably only about 10 pulling her lab round in a pimped up wagon at a dog show.

These dogs likely aren't at a stage of needing to be PTS they just aren't as mobile to manage walks they & owners enjoyed. More akin to people not having use of wheelchairs/scooters so having to stay home. I'm sure if they think enough of the dogs wellbeing to use stroller and deal with strangers judgements that they also take the dog to the vets who'll assess health & quality of life.

I have seriously considered one of these for my very elderly and doddery dog. She has a heart condition and also vestibular syndrome meaning she falls over very easily if the ground is uneven.However she enjoys life- eats well and likes to potter about the garden.She still gets very excited when she sees her lead and wants to get out of the house. One of these would mean we could take her further. We also sail so getting her to somewhere to do her business is easier than us carrying her across the pontoon!

where is the thread odd ? @PollyRoulson

I don't have a car. My dog has gone suddenly lame 3 times now so I have bought a pram to get her to the vets and for when she is old and arthritic. It does look a bit as though Mary Poppins should be in charge of it. Wish I had done it for my previous dog. I have seen several old dogs in prams in the nearby forest.

@HerMammy

I know quite a few ppl who have these for their not so small dogs, I’m considering one for my getting arthritic staffy.

This looks really great and also looks like it would shade from sun , no different to popping your dog in the boot of the car for a trip to the beach , but not always an option for everyone . The using them for overbred dogs with breathing difficulties is not anything to do with the pram as such . I wish I had thought of this years ago where I had an older dog and a young one , would have saved hrs. of my time .