Bike baskets for smaller dogs, an alternative to pet trailers

For bike enthusiasts with small dogs under 14 pounds, such as chihuahuas, dachsies, yorkies, or toy poodles, you may want to consider a front pet basket as an alternative to a pet trailer. Adding a bike basket is a great way to hit the road with your canine companion. For the small dog, the use of a bicycle basket has several advantages. Most mount easily to your bike’s handlebars and can be left on the bike when not in use. Unlike a pet trailer, you can maintain eye contact with your dog while smelling the fresh air as the two of you travel.

And don’t forget the feline in your life! For those of us with cats that like to travel, all of these baskets will work with your kitty as long as he has a good harness to keep him from jumping out.

Characteristic

Some features to look out for are a harness attachment to keep your dog on bumpy trails and compartments for treats and toys. Also, it’s nice to have a rain cover in case the weather changes. Some of the dog bike trainers we recommend are easily removable and can be used as bike racks. This is a great feature when bike shopping, lock your bike, remove the basket and you and your friend can go anywhere on foot.

Three great bike baskets for pets:

Snoozer Buddy Bike Basket:

This is a cute pet carrier to take your furry friend with you while cycling. The basket mounts quickly to your bike’s handlebars and features a durable, easy-to-clean microfiber fabric that can be wiped down very easily. The Buddy comes in various colours, has a padded chin guard and removable inner cushion and plenty of mesh pockets for everything your pup needs. If you are traveling and it starts to rain, the basket comes with a handy cover that attaches to the basket. The cover has a secure opening so your little friend can stick his head out and keep his eyes on the road. The Buddy is very sturdy and installs without tools.

Solvit Tagalong Wicker Bicycle Basket for Pets:

For those who want a classy trip to the local farmers market with their pet, the Tagalong Wicker is the option. This wicker basket has a traditional look and with the cute umbrella your pup can ride in luxury. Inside the basket is a full washable sheepskin lining and an adjustable safety strap. An inventive bracket design allows the basket to be removed with one hand and used as a carry basket. All being said, if I were a dog, I would love to take this one for a ride!

WeeRide Pet Bike Carrier

The WeeRide is the smallest of the three racks featured in this article, measuring 14 x 14 x 10″. It has many of the features we’ve mentioned, like a secure strap and clip, extra pockets, and easy attachment. The Wee Ride is easy to clean and very universal for most bikes.