Looking to bring your dog on all your cycling adventure? It doesn't matter their size or athletic ability, we've got the best bike dog trailers you can buy, from small to large, and to suit all budgets.
That said, dog bicycle trailers do tend to cater for smaller dogs, but we have good news – if your pup is up to 40 kilos in weight, you can find a dog buggy for tired paws.
Let’s not forget, even the most energetic furry companion will eventually tire. So whether you are looking for a safe way to transport your pooch around the city, or simply looking for an easy way to give you pup a rest on long bike journeys, their’s a dog wagon for bikes to suit all needs.
Our top picks of the best bike dog trailers
- Pawhut Folding Pet Bicycle Trailer
- KUMA Bicycle Dog Trailer
- Trixie Bicycle Trailer
- Argo Dog Cart Bicycle Trailer Animal Carrier
- Duramaxx King Rex Dog Trailer
- Pendant Dog Bike Trailers
Pawhut Folding Pet Bicycle Trailer – Best Cheap Foldable Dog Trailer
- Quick release wheels
- Durable steel frame
- Fits small - med dogs
This is by far the most affordable bike dog trailer on the list and an amazon best seller for a reason. Set in a stylish blue and grey, you get a safety flag for added visibility and quick release 20” wheels that allows you to fold this whole trailer flat for storage.
As it’s a steel frame, you can comfortably carry 30 kilos worth of dog, though the space inside is better suited for a small to medium size dog.
It will be comfortable for a Springer Spaniel or Labrador, but too small for a large Golden Retriever or Malamute. The whole trailer weights 14 kilos.
The large wide front door gives your pooch easy access, and the material is weather-proof up to a point. Think rain and showers, rather than thunderstorms. You get two mesh side windows for added breathability, ensuring your pooch won’t overheat in the summer.
Pros
- Quick release wheels means you can fold the whole thing flat and easy store or transport in car
- Breathable windows for extra airflow
- Large front entrance with two tier weather cover – choose between light mesh or protective rain cover
- Safety Flag included
- Durable steel frame
- Good size for small to medium size dogs
Cons
KUMA Bicycle Dog Trailer – Best Bike Dog Trailer & Stroller for the City & beyond
If you have a small dog, this nifty 2 in 1 dog trailer and stroller is perfect for those who want to take their pooch out and about.
It’s easy to assemble, and even easier to collapse it flat for storing away or to take in your car. You’ve got a back entrance for easy access, as well as three mesh windows – with the front window able to stay open so that curious dogs can hang out in the fresh air.
And yes, you do get a rain cover to protect your dog if you get caught in a sudden shower. It’s also made entirely of steel, with a shatterproof structure that should ensure you’ll have this around for years.
But the big selling point of this nifty little KUMA Bike bicycle trailer for dogs is that you can quickly and easily turn it into a stroller and back again to a bike trailer with just a couple of accessories. Meaning you can bike to the park, let your dog out, and then put your french bulldog back in the stroller for your afternoon run, all with one bit of gear.
The dog name drop was done on purpose. This is a small dog bike trailer, with a maximum weight of 25 kilos. You probably can’t fit anything much bigger than a King Charles Spaniel.
But on the bright side the Reinforced non-slip and moisture-proof rubber floor means that any messes are easy to clean up, if you are buying this for an elderly dog or puppy.
Pros
- Easily turn from bike trailer to dog stroller
- Collapses completely flat – much like a child stroller
- Three large windows, one easy to fully open for little heads to pop out
- Rain cover front window makes this rain proof for light showers
- Moisture proof rubber floors protects against accident
- Light Steel frame makes it durable and can even be towed with an electric bike
- Lots of ventilation for dogs that tend to overheat
Cons
Trixie Bicycle Trailer – Best Small Dog Bike Trailer
Two words for you: German Engineering. This solid metal frame dog trailer weighs only 10 kilos, but has a hard-wearing easy care nylon cover that is perfect for the more destructive pooches.
You have four mesh net windows, one at the rear that opens fully for easy access to the inside, and one at the front that also opens fully to let your dog pop his head out on sunny days. That said, the front window also come with a wind and rain breaker when the conditions are not ideal, and the integrated short leash prevents your pet from jumping out.
The wheels have a quick fix system, so flat tyres are not a problem. The removable padded base means you can choose comfort or have more durable flooring for pets who like to chew, or have frequent accidents.
The trailer hitch is included, but you will need to buy the handle bars and front wheels if you want to make this dual use as a dog stroller.
Still with large wheels and shock absorbers, this is perfect for those looking to go on an adventure. The best dog trailer for small dogs in our books.
Pros
- Large wheels and shock absorber makes this a comfortable ride even in non-paved paths
- Front and rear entrance
- Four windows allows for greater breathability
- Wind and Rain cover for the front to protect against more adverse weather
- Removable padded base for easy clean
- Reflective stripes, reflectors and flag included for extra visibility
- Fully collapsable for space saving
Cons
Argo Dog Cart Bicycle Trailer Animal Carrier – Best Medium Dog Bike Trailer
- Front & rear entrance
- Folds flat - easy storage
- Dogs up to 35kg
With an interior passenger compartment sized at a comfortable 59 x 53 x 75 cm, the carrying capacity of the Argo Dog cart is a healthy 35 kg.
This is made of steel, with a reinforced nonslip coated floor and weatherproof coating on the outside. Your puppy will stay dry in and out, especially as the front window comes with a rain cover or sun-proof meshing. You can even open it completely for extra breathability.
This trailer transform quickly into a stroller without needed any extra tools, but due to its size, you will have to accept that it’s about as easy to manoeuvre as a twin stroller – ie. Not very.
On the bright side, as a dog bike trailer it will fit to almost any model thanks to a universal safety rotary joint and the trailer will not flip over if the bicycle falls to the ground. A great safety feature, especially if you are thinking of transporting a more elderly member of your puppy family.
Pros
- Everything comes included – from handles and front wheel to turn as a stroller, to bike trailer and back again, with no tools necessary
- Will fold down for easy storage
- Trailer won’t flip over if bicycle falls to the ground
- Front and Rear entry for easy access
- Four mesh windows for extra breathability
- Rain cover and weather proof coating on all material
- Durable steel frame
- Carry dogs of up to 35 kilos
Cons
Duramaxx King Rex Dog Trailer – Best Large Dog Bike Trailer
- 2 large entrances
- Quick release wheels
- Fits dogs up to 40Kg
The Duramaxx King Rex Dog Trailer comes in a sturdy powder-coated steel frame and 16 inches pneumatic tires, allowing it to take up considerable weight.
How much weight? That 40kg we promised at the beginning of this best dog bike trailer post.
Reasonably priced considering the size of it (it can also simply take up to 250 litres volume of cargo if you just want to use this a bike trailer) it also comes with a few extras.
You get a warning flag, a dog harness, the trailer coupling, and side pockets for all the little extra you don’t want to carry on you – dog leads, treats, waste bags.
The front entrance is large enough get most pooches through the door, and the large front windows can be completely opened up, allowing a German Shepherd To sit up and watch the world go buy from the sun roof.
The floor is a basic slip-resistant, water-resistant and easy to clean plastic base, so you will need to pad it out for extra comfort, or simply place some puppy pads for any dogs likely to have some accidents.
If the weather turns bad or you come across some strong wind, the front door can be completely sealed with an additional transparent tarpaulin.
The 70cm long tiller can quickly and easily be attached to the rear wheel of any bicycle with 26 to 28” wheels and the whole thing collapse flats for easy storage. Easy, convenient, and the best bike trailer for large dogs on the market.
Pros
- Large sunroof to give large dogs extra comfort on sunny days
- Two large entrances, and four mesh windows gives extra breathability
- Can carry up to 40 kilos of medium to large size dogs
- Trailer can be folded away flat thanks to quick release wheels
- Comes with harness, warning flag, pockets and trailer coupling
- Weatherproof material against light rain
- Large sturdy wheels to prevent toppling
- Great even on rough ground
Cons
Pendant Dog Bike Trailers – Best Premium Dog Trailer For All Terrains
- Built in suspension
- Compact for easy storage
- Carry dogs up to 30Kg
If price isn’t an issue and you want a pull-behind bike dog carrier for all weathers and terrains, then this is for you.
Almost double the price of most of the other best dog carrier on this list, you are getting what you pay for here.
For one this is small and light, meaning you won’t tire easily when you pull this along, whilst the steel frames and spokes makes it durable and easy to fix.
And when we say it’s compact, we mean it. It can fold down to the size of an airplane overhead bin luggage, or take up just a small space in your car.
The oxford fabric makes it water resistant, durable and easy to clean, whilst the mesh windows on all sides makes it breathable.
It handles like a pro, making it easier to cycle in the worse terrain and better yet has build in suspension so your pooch isn’t bouncing around like a rubber ball.
This is easily the best dog bike carrier for the adventurous soul who want to pay a little extra to make their adventure go smoothly, and their dog happy and comfortable.
Pros
- Oxford fabric and steel frame makes it water resistant easy to clean and fix
- Large wheels for easy manoeuvrability
- Comes with build-in suspension for extra comfort for your dog
- Two entrances for easy accessories
- Four mesh windows for breathability
- Sun roof for easy access to your pooch
- Compact: folds down to carry on luggage size
- Light: easier to pull
- Can carry up to 30 kilos – for small to medium dogs
Cons
What to consider when you buy a dog trailer
Still not sure what to get? Consider a couple of things:
1. The size of your dog
The biggest thing to consider is to buy the right size for your dog, whether you have one or two or three pooches.
As a general rule of thumb, you probably don’t want to use a trailer for more than two dogs at a time. If nothing else, the biggest carrier you can get is 40 kg, and two 20 kg dogs is going to be hard to pedal up any hill.
Plus, you need the dogs to be comfortable in that space. Don’t go too big if you have a single Papillion who needs a soft place to rest her head between home and the forest. Small dogs like small spaces, it makes them feel safe – it’s why they love cave beds at home.
Measure your dog from the top of their head to their toes and tail. As a general rule, the size should be about the same size as you buy as a dog crate.
2. The size of your car and storage
Where are you going to put this thing? Measure the whole thing and try and find the measurement of its size when it has collapsed. Are the wheels quick release and separate? Does it come with extras like handles and spare wheels?
At the end of the day, this has to live in your shed or your garage. More likely, you might travel by car to somewhere beautiful enough to cycle with worthwhile trails. In which case it needs to fit your car.
3. Visibility and road safety
That road flag may seem funny, but it has a purpose. You want cars and other people on the roads to see you and the precious cargo you are carrying.
If you don’t have reflective gear, it may be worthwhile investing in some lights or simply get a colourful dog wagon for your bike. The more colourful it is, the easier it will be to see.
4. Exits and entrance
This is the main reason why we generally don’t recommend you buy children bike trailers.
Dog bike trailers are custom made to be comfortable for your dog, you don’t need extra modifications, or to hack away at an expensive trailer to fit your dog.
The entrance and the exits are important, especially if your dog is a little older or finds it hard to jump in. A good dog cycle trailer will have a front and back entrance for extra flexibility and breathability.
5. The materials
There’s a reason that almost all the carriers we’ve recommended are made out of a steel frame and all the wheels have steel spokes.
You may find cheap dog cycle trailers made out of plastic. Bear in mind that you will need to carry a dog safely through traffic and tough ground. You want a durable and safe material that will hold their weight and the shock.
You also want to be able to fix the wheels if you get a flat, or a spoke goes out of place. Steel can be bent back, plastic will break forever.
You might also like to check out our dog bike trailer buying guide for even more things to think of before you buy online.
