It occurred to me these are a very good idea. Riding your bike with a dog on a leash is very dangerous, not only for the dog, but for the bike rider as well. In this day and age of rising gas prices more and more people are riding their bikes. If you want to safely take your dog to the park, or the vet or just about anywhere and do it on your bike a pet bike trailer is the perfect choice in pet strollers.

There are a few choices when it comes to pet bike trailers. They are sturdy and safe, the decision will come with the options, and the size of your pet (and if you have more than one). And of course what you are willing to spend.

The three main brands of bike pet strollers are Solvit, ePet, and Pet Ego. They each have their benefits and drawbacks.

All the bike pet strollers come with a way to attach them to your bike, and have extra hitches available, if you have more than one bike. What they don’t all come with is the jogger kit. If you plan to use your bike pet stroller as a jogging stroller as well you want to make sure you get a model that includes this feature for free.

The Premium ePet includes a free jogger kit, and runs about the same price as the Solvit Dog Bike Trailer which does NOT come with a jogger kit. There is one available, but it is an extra feature you have to purchase. The Pet Ego bike trailer also comes with a jogger kit, but you will find it is much more expensive than the other two brands.

You will also want to make sure the bike pet stroller you choose is rated for the weight of your pet. Generally the medium supports up to 45 pounds, in both the Solvit and the ePet. The large Solvit dog bike trailer supports up to 115 pounds and the Premium ePet bike trailers support 100lbs. The Pet Ego is by far the largest available dog bike trailer, it can hold more than one dog and will support up to 165 pounds.

The prices for these bike pet strollers is more than a regular pet stroller, but when you realize it will play double duty (if not triple) the price can be justified.

If you are looking to use your bike more and want to include your dog in the ride make sure you look for a quality dog bike trailer that will fit your dog and provide you the features you need.

The easiest to fold are the Happy Trails Pet Stroller, Happy Trails PLUS Pet Stroller, and the AT3 Pet Stroller. With each of these models, you simply slide one button with your thumb (the lock), depress the large button on the handle (the release), and then immediately and easily fold to 15″ to 18″ high.

Here’s a video showing the process of folding the AT3 All Terrain Pet Stroller.

The Walk ‘n Roll Pet Stroller is also easy to fold. It requires two hands, since the brackets on either side must be slipped upward to release the lock and fold the stroller to less than 10″ high. The Walk ‘n Roll is smaller than the Happy Trails, so the size of your pet and the amount of room your pet desires will affect which stroller you select.

Here’s a quick video showing the Walk n’ Roll Pet Stroller being folded.

The line of strollers from Kittywalk do not fold as easily as the other pet strollers. The stroller portion of the Kittywalk collapses flat, but the carrier portion can be collapsed only by removing a number of braces. While the other pet strollers collapse in seconds, the Kittywalk strollers require a couple minutes of effort to collapse and reassemble.

Don’t get me wrong, the Kittywalk pet strollers are still very recommendable–they are very sturdy, spacious, and functional. One benefit the Kittywalk has the others don’t is that the carrier portion is detachable. Other benefits include the variety of sizes, styles, and colors available, the fact the stroller portion can be used without the carrier to roll groceries or other light loads, and the privacy area that permits your pet some solitude while in the pet stroller.

This should give you a good idea of the folding abilities of different pet strollers. Just make sure you know what you need from a pet stroller before you buy. Do you need one that folds quickly and easily or do you need a detachable carrier? Answering this question for yourself will help you find the perfect pet stroller for you and your pet.

If you’ve decided on one of the pet strollers mentioned in this article you can find them here.

You want to make sure your pet is going to feel comfortable in the pet stroller, which means he has enough room and is not cramped. Feeling cramped may lead your dog to not want to stay in the pet stroller and try to get out or claw at that sides.

I would suggest using the Walk ‘n Roll Pet Stroller for smaller even tea cup dogs, and go for a medium to large size stroller for medium to larger size dogs.

The Happy Trails Pet Stroller is great for dogs between 15 and 20 pounds.

The Jeep Rubicon is perfect for large dogs or animals up to 60 pounds.

If you are thinking about gifting a pet stroller to a friend or family member there are a few things you need to consider.

The size of the person’s pet. The size of the pet will determine which pet stroller you will need. You can’t necessarily just go by the weight requirements on the pet stroller either. You also need to take into account the size of the riding area. Just because the pet is 15 pounds does not mean they will be happy in ALL pet strollers rated for a 15 lb animal. They may want/need more room to move around. Which means the next size up in pet stroller would be best.

What will they be doing with their pet stroller, will they need an easy folding stroller or a pet stroller with a detachable carrier?

Each of these particulars will be important when deciding which pet stroller to choose for your friend.

We went to Just Pet Strollers for the answer to this question. They have sold thousands of pet strollers and have never received feedback of any animal, whether dog or cat clawing or chewing through the mesh.

The mesh holes are really small and it is difficult to see a dog chewing through the mesh. The exception is the kitty walk pet stroller. The holes in the mesh are larger, but made of very strong material making it difficult, if not impossible for them to claw through.

Below is a chart with some weight limits and measurements for different pet strollers.

AT3 Pet Stroller: 28″ L x 14.5″ W x 22.5″ H

Kittywalk SUV*: 31″ L x 16″ W x 20″ H

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Kittywalk Normal*: 26″ L x 14″ W x 17″ H

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Happy Trails & Happy Trails PLUS: 24″ L x 12″ W x 21″ H

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Walk ‘n Roll Pet Stroller: 19.5″ L x 10″ W x 12″ H

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• Only put the pet in the pet stroller when you are taking them outside. Your pet should associate the pet stroller with the enjoyment of being out of doors rather than with being confined indoors.
• Try leaving the pet stroller open and available to your pet with some treats inside the stroller. Let your pet explore the pet stroller and get to the treats inside. Be sure to lock the wheels so it doesn’t move as your cat or dog explores it (and only consider pet strollers with lockable wheels for safety’s sake).
• Reward your pet with a treat the first couple of times you use the pet stroller.
• Pet strollers are great for taking pets to crowded or hectic environments, but plan your first couple of trips to nearby destinations that are quieter and at times that are less busy. Let your pet get used to the new stroller experience without too much hustle and bustle.
• As with any change to a pet’s habits, be sure to give it a couple of times for him or her to adjust. Your pet may take a couple trips to realize their pet stroller is fun!