Best Dog Strollers & Dog Prams UK - Get Your Dog Out In Fresh Air

Is your dog looking reluctant to go for a walk, showing signs of rear leg weakness, has arthritis, or losing power in their back legs? Then it might be time for a dog pushchair.

Dogs who’ve got progressive, painful conditions - e.g. arthritis, hip or elbow dysplasia -  and have noticeable difficulty walking will love being pushed around instead. Senior dogs who are just losing mobility and have lower energy levels, but are themselves in every other way, will also enjoy being in a dog buggie.

Strollers make it much easier for you to get your dog to their favourite place, or somewhere new that’s a distance away.

A dog stroller helps your dog maintain a sense of normality, have adventures, and lets them see the world. With a stroller, your dog can still get their daily dose of fresh air. While at the same time you’re reassured that they can still enjoy life, safe in the knowledge they’re not forcing themselves to walk while in pain, with limited mobility, aggravating a progressive condition, or unwell.

• What is the weight of the actual stroller? Check that it will be strong enough to carry your dog safely, while not being so heavy it becomes inconvenient for you. Quality strollers are made of aluminum or steel to be lightweight but robust.

• What adventures are you planning? If you want to take your dog on more rugged terrain, ensure the dog buggie is versatile enough, has wheels that swivel 360, and good shock absorption (in-built suspension) to withstand bumpy or rocky ground.

• Your dog’s comfort and safety: make sure there’s enough room in the stroller for your dog to be able to be relaxed and not cramped. There should be mesh windows for ventilation, and cover for rain or sun. There should also be tethers inside, so you know your dog is secured.

• Your comfort: make sure the dog stroller handle height works for you.  The dog pram should fold easily (consider models that have quick release rear wheels). Assess how easy it will be for you to put your dog in and out of the stroller -  is the stroller cabin low to the ground? Are its openings big enough to give you easy access to it for your dog? Smooth running zips also help convenience.

• Dimensions: if you and your dog are city dwellers, for example, do you need a pram for a dog that will fit through narrow doorways or into lifts? Or if you’re in the countryside, does it need to be able to get through kissing gates?