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Dog owners who live in the UK’s capital are fortunately allowed to take their dogs on the tube and buses, provided they’re kept on their leads and can be carried on escalators—if they’re too big to be carried on escalators you’ll have to use the lift or stairs. Assistance dogs who have been trained to walk on moving escalators are welcome to do so.
For dogs across the pond, however, the rules are a bit different. New York City’s underground is off-limits to dogs unless they fit into a bag or carrier. Small-to-medium dogs have options, but what’s a big dog owner to do? Well, intrepid New York dog owners have mastered the art of training even the biggest dogs to ride happily in a backpack or duffle bag. Take a look at the results, they’re impressive!
New from IKEA, the Woofensatchel
My favourite picture EVER of someone bringing a dog “in a bag” on the subway ?? pic.twitter.com/4PTUNofv68
— Pamela (@PamelasRageLove) June 7, 2017
Just hangin’ out
https://www.instagram.com/p/BR_CzL0D7aN/
Dog Jenga
This is how we roll. Bag on dog on cheetah suitcase I stole from I Meemaw. Subway in style. pic.twitter.com/XfqCInfn1G
— Lizzie Poteet (@lizziepoteet) October 2, 2016
If I fits, I sits
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMWx0iFD3-d/
Subway Shibe
http://www.instagram.com/p/BRvjt6aBz9N/
Travelling in style
Hold me!
Whatever you say, Dad
Yeah, I’m comfy
Backpackin’
Precious cargo
Peekaboo!
Can you see the sign?
Doggy bag
Only in New York a person would put a huge dog in a bag on the subway cc: @Gothamist pic.twitter.com/0TpvPl37EA
— Alex Romano (@alexromano) July 20, 2016
Just another Monday
Whatever it takes
@alexromano @ttayl0r @Gothamist lol totally done this with my dog on the subway. pic.twitter.com/sXfJEGBDDd
— Michiko Fuller (@michi_rei) July 20, 2016
I get a treat after this, right?
I should start a collection of ways people transport their dogs on the subway. #1: Large dog in tote bag pic.twitter.com/2lWxQdhynO
— Clare Toeniskoetter (@claretoenis) December 22, 2014
Snug as a bug in a rug
Beagle in a bag
If your dog’s not a fan of accompanying you on public transport, you’ll find plenty of dog lovers on Rover.com who provide dog boarding in London and who’ll be delighted to look after your furry special someone while you’re out and about in the capital.
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Featured image: @alexromano
