Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Pet Trend Alert: Strollers for Dogs

It's commonplace for you to see people taking
their dogs for a walk around your neighborhood.
But what would you think if you saw a dog being
pushed in a stroller? You read that right - a
stroller! Even though it may seem a little
strange, there are a growing number of pet
parents who are now using strollers to transport
their beloved dogs. Here are a few great reasons
to have one for your own four-legged family
member.

Older Dogs/Injured Dogs

If you would like to take your dog on a walk or
need to get him from one place to the other, this
can be difficult if he's a senior dog, injured,
or has hip problems. A stroller is a great way
to take him with you. He can walk as far as he
can, but has the choice of getting back into the
stroller if he needs to rest.

Access to Various Places

Strollers allow your dog to go with you on almost
any outing, whether you are window shopping
downtown, stopping to eat at a pet-friendly
restaurant, or even going to the mall! There are
many malls that now allow dogs to be wheeled
around in strollers (call ahead to make sure
you're in compliance with the rules).

Oftentimes, you may need to take your dog with
you to a place or an event that is extremely
crowded and difficult to walk around with a dog
on a leash. Strollers are perfect for these
situations. Also, if the vet waiting room can
get a little too hectic and stressful, bring the
stroller to your next visit.

Fun Family Activities

Do you and your family love getting outdoors to
jog, hike, or go boating? During these times,
you may have figured it was easier to leave your
dog at home even though it would have been more
fun if the whole family could be involved. With a
stroller, your dog can easily join you. There
are plenty of good jogging pet strollers
available, whether you've got a small dog who
cannot keep up, or an older dog that can't make
it for the entire distance.

Does your family spend a lot of time on the
water? Loading the dog on to the boat in a
stroller (and letting him stay there for the
duration of the boat trip if he's nervous), makes
it much easier and less worrisome for everyone
involved.

Hiking is a fun way to get exercise, but what do
you do when the trail terrain gets too rough for
your furry friend? Place him in an all-terrain
stroller and keep on rolling!

You don't have to let the weather stop you from
heading outside, either. If it's hot outside,
the stroller provides shade (just like a baby
stroller) and keeps your dog's sensitive paws off
of hot pavement. Most strollers come with
storage underneath that allows you to store water
and other necessities. Is it snowing outside? No
problem - continue to keep his paws protected
from the cold ice and snow as you enjoy a walk in
the winter wonderland together.

OK, But is This Really Necessary for My Dog?

Pet strollers are extremely sturdy and built to
handle all the rigors that your dog might put it
through. Pick a stroller that meets you and your
dogs needs, whether it's a jogging stroller, a
stroller with a log of storage space, or a
stroller big enough to fit both of your dogs.
There are many different types of dog strollers
available for you to try out.

One thing to keep in mind if you're thinking
about purchasing a stroller is whether or not
your dog will enjoy it. Smaller dogs tend not to
mind being carried, in which case a stroller may
be perfect for her. However, if your dog is more
"independent" and loves to roam free, this may
not be the right choice. Just like crate
training, you will need to establish that the
stroller is her own special "place" and you may
need to spend time with her so she can get used
to being inside of it before you venture outside
of the home.

Although this may seem like just a "fad" or
passing "trend", a stroller makes sense for so
many different scenarios. In some instances, the
stroller may let you take your dog to different
places that you wouldn't have normally taken her.
Dogs are such a huge part of our families and
lives, why not include them as often as we can?
Trips With Pets has wonderful pet stroller
options available on their website.

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Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of
TRIPSwithPETS.com. She founded the pet travel
site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet
travel. Kim is a veteran of the travel industry -
formerly serving as Director of Internet
Marketing for Certified Vacations. Her mission is
to ensure that pets are welcome, happy,and safe
in their travels. Visit
http://www.tripswithpets.com

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