Glossary

Dog stroller

A wheeled carrier that lets you push a small, older or injured dog, designed for dogs that cannot walk far, not as a replacement for exercise.

Also called: pet stroller, dog pram, stroller for dogs, dog buggy, pet pushchair, dog bike trailer

A dog stroller is a wheeled, enclosed or open carrier that you push like a baby stroller. It is used for small dogs, senior dogs, dogs recovering from surgery, dogs with joint problems and dogs that tire quickly. It lets them join a walk, a trip to town or a crowded event without walking the whole way.

Look for a weight limit that suits your dog, a stable base, a zipped cover or mesh to prevent jumping out and a tether point that clips to the harness, not a collar. Some folding models double as a car seat or carrier. Never leave a dog alone in a stroller, and keep it out of the sun and heat.

A stroller does not replace exercise for a dog that can walk, and a dog that is unable to walk at all should see a veterinarian. For car safety see dog car seat and restraint, and for flights see airline pet carrier.

Last reviewed November 8, 2026

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Dog car seat and restraint A booster seat, harness or secured crate that holds a dog in place in a vehicle, protecting both the dog and the people from injury in a sudden stop or crash. Travel crate A sturdy, ventilated crate used to carry or secure a dog in a vehicle or for transport, built to stay closed in a collision. Airline pet carrier A carrier that meets an airline's size and construction rules for a dog travelling in the cabin under a seat, or in a larger hard crate in the hold.