Walking your dog is great exercise for you and your pet.  Part of living a healthy lifestyle is getting out of your house or apartment and socializing with other people and animals.   However, some small dogs, older dogs and cats need a little assistance when venturing out for a lengthy walk.  Pet strollers are a great option for taking your pet shopping, strolling on the boardwalk at the shore, and additional dog friendly places you travel where dogs need to be enclosed.  Dog strollers fare well in a city to keep dogs from running into the street, or tangling their leashes around other pedestrians.
Small pets get tired walking a long distance.  I have a golden retriever who needs to run and a small dog, a bichon, who doesn’t enjoy exerting herself for much more than a mile.   A pet stroller works great for me.  My golden gets a good long walk without tiring out Betty the Bichon Frise, who can still enjoy getting fresh air even if she can’t walk very far. At the dog park, Betty gets tired and wants to rest in her stroller, while my golden retriever can run and play for hours!
Dog owners are starting to use pet strollers instead of carriers. They’re easier on your back, shoulders and neck, and many stores and outdoor cafes are pleased pet owners have dogs completely enclosed. We love to take our pets along wherever we go.  Picnics, festivals and other outdoor events can be fun to share with your dog. Dog strollers help prevent your dog from interacting with bugs, other dogs and litter at outdoor events.
There are many styles and sizes of pet strollers.
The Original Kittywalk Pet Stroller is a cool alternative to heavy, hot plastic carriers. Your pet can sit in an open mesh environment, or lie beneath the security of the cloth covered privacy parlor to shelter from the elements. With its sturdy safety brakes and easy to unfold design, it’s perfect for city dwellers who have always have had to say no to a walk in the park. Pet strollers offers pet lovers the option to say YES to sharing more outings with their fur-bearing family members.  As Seen on The Good Morning America show! The stroller will hold 25+ lbs, your cat and dog will love it  The Original Kittywalk also has a larger model for taking your dog and your dog’s friend or both of your dogs out together. The Pet Stroller SUV is robust with tough hard rubber 8 inch wheels and a larger cabin accommodating up to 50 lbs or holds multiple pets with a shoulder height of up to 14 inches.
Check this out … a car seat and pet stroller in one! The Guardian Gear™ Blue All-Purpose Traveler easily converts from a stroller, to a car seat, to a pet transport in minutes without tools!
The Pet Stroller features swivel front wheels and a rear wheel braking system. Lightweight tubular steel frame folds down in seconds for easy storage. Durable 600D polyester Traveler features removable, adjustable carrying straps, backstraps for seatbelt attachment, and Velcro® tabs to secure it to stroller frame.   Zippered mesh top opening allows easy access while providing ample ventilation. Roll-up flap provides privacy and a safety clip attaches to your pet’s collar or harness for added security.  The Pet Stroller measures 33″L x 18″W x 37″H and holds up to 30 lbs.

When your travel needs require both a pet carrier and a pet stroller, the Cruising Companion Uptown Pet Stroller & Removable Bronze Pet Carrier is a great solution.  It has a Chic style and provides comfortable transportation for pets.  A removable carrier has mesh sides and top for ventilation and an interior collar clip keeps pet secure.  The lightweight gold-tone frame folds easily for storage.  The Pet Stroller measures 35 1/2″ x 17 1/2″ x 37″, the Carrier measures 15 1/2″ x 17 1/2″ x 37″ and Weighs 13 lbs, accommodates pets up to 20 lbs.

I like the idea of a carrier and stroller in one, especially when visiting my extended family.  Betty the beautiful bichon likes sleeping in the carrier and it is also a great get away for her when she needs some downtime away from the relatives.

Dog strollers give dog owners many additional options to spend quality time with our pets.   When a leash and pet carrier are not sufficient to accommodate your pet; pet strollers have models that will suit a pet owner and pet’s needs.  What a convenient, fun, and easy way to transport pets!

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Joanne Gallagher

eCommerce Specialist - Jake's Dog House - Joanne has been a part of the JDH team since it’s inception in 1995. Her focus is on the website and multi-channel listings. She is a HUGE Animal Lover and currently lives in Maple Glen, PA with her husband, three teenage kids and three rescue dogs, Pebbles the Golden Retriever, and Betty and Wilma the Bichons. Along with Jeane she is a leader in the push for all things Green and Holistic.