loumabel Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Has anyone purchased a stroller for a Large breed of dog. My old Lab is struggling to walk distance these days and I would like to be able to wheel him to the park and let him out there for a stroll. I can find strollers for small dogs but none that would suit a large labrador. I have also read some cruel comments online about how stupid it is to put a dog in a pram and I am worried that people may make horrible comments. What is everyones opinion of dog strollers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think that it is entirely reasonable and sensible to transport your elderly dog to a place that he likes to walk for a potter around. I have issues with people that take their elderly dogs for ' a drag'. Basically dragging a dog for a walk that it is completely incapable of enjoying or enduring without pain. I think that you are going to draw some funny looks and comments is you do find a stroller of some sort and to be honest your dog may well not enjoy the enjoy the experience. There are a few online if you do a web search - Amazon for instance. They are not cheap. Do you cycle? You may be less of a target with one that attaches to a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thanks Chucky mama, I too am not sure Ben would be thrilled to be wheeled around either but he does love going to a little beach near us but the walk to get to the beach is down a longish track and I just think if I could get him there without him walking he would be able to continue enjoying it in the months ahead. Unfortunately, I am not a cyclist so it would have to be a stroller type thing. I had a quick look on Amazon but the only one large enough is £400 which is a bit out of my price range. I have got a harness for him but it kills my back carrying his weight and I think it ruins his enjoyment too. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The cycle ones are often also usable as a stroller. They are very similar to the cycle buggies used for kids. This one is on the Dutch Zooplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I looked into this for Riley but decided against it (partly because OH wouldn't have let me get one anyway ). This might not be an option because your dog is a large breed but I bought Riley a Help 'Em Up harness which worked quite well on holiday. It's more a lifting kind of aid but might work for a short walk too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
