move with dog
Every time there is a greater number of options to move with your dog in the big cities.
- Cercanías and metro : The opening of the metro to people who travel accompanied by their dogs is great news. Commuter trains had already been accepting four-legged travelers in advance. But now, provided with a suitable muzzle and respecting all users, traveling on the metro with your dog is a dream come true. The drawback is that the time you can do it is limited.
- Taxis: if you need to travel with your dog by taxi, depending on whether it travels inside a carrier, or what is the same, depending on its size. You will have to plan the trip more or less in advance, since not all taxis allow dogs as passengers.
- Carsharing: in recent years the concept of carsharing has reached large cities. Several companies offer their fleet of vehicles at the disposal of their users or clients. Some of these companies accept that you travel with your dog in their vehicles, regardless of the size or use of the carrier. Of course, you must worry about following the legislation regarding safety in your driving and take extreme care of cleanliness.
- Private car : the most complicated are traffic jams and parking difficulties. If you choose to travel by car, visit this very interesting article to find out the best way to do it and how to get your dog used to the car.
The motorcycle is the perfect means of transport for the big city
You can move by bike and exercise at the same time, but when the distances are considerable, an extra power is not bad at all.
Getting around the big city by motorcycle has advantages:
- Much smoother driving in traffic
- Freedom of schedules
- accessible parking
- low fuel consumption
How can I take my dog on the motorcycle?
There is no regulation that prevents you from taking your dog on a motorcycle in Spain, but you must make sure that it does not interfere with your movements and driving and that the animal is comfortable and safe.
Previous considerations:
- The size of the animal:
- Medium-large dog: more complicated, although not impossible. There are motorcycles with boxes attached to the structure in such a way as to ensure stability. However, they are little or not at all extended for the transport of animals, being used mainly in courier services.
- Small-medium dog: there are options to take a dog weighing no more than 10-12 kilos on a motorcycle, you just have to look for them.
- A good preparation:
- Choose the carrier or suitcase where the animal will go: it must be safe, so that your dog cannot get out. And comfortable, allowing you to sit, lie down and turn around if you need to.
- Make it a positive place : You will need to do this several weeks before mounting it on the bike . You can feed him inside or invite him to rest in the chosen cabin, while enjoying a snack.
- Accessories
- Safety Goggles – Dogs’ eyes can get very dry in the wind. There are special protective glasses for dogs on the market.
- Earmuffs: the wind and the sound of the motorcycle can be annoying for some dogs. There is also a solution on the market to cover our dog’s ears, similar to the earmuffs used by airplane pilots.
- Helmets: currently it is only possible to find them for very small dogs, such as “toy” dogs.
Ash, the dog that rides a motorcycle through the center of Madrid
His name is Ash, he is a dog of the Pomeranian Splitz breed and he travels around Madrid on a motorcycle.
The idea
Virginia moved around Madrid on a motorcycle, except when traveling with her dog Ash. So I used the car.
This meant:
- jams
- not find parking
- Higher fuel cost.
What if I could take Ash on the motorcycle?
The problem is that Ash wasn’t small enough to carry in a simple backpack.
In addition, he is diabetic and has regular vision, so his comfort was a priority in the election.
After some time thinking, asking and assessing options, the solution came and Ash lives an adventure on wheels every day.
What her tutor says:
“Taking Ash on a motorcycle is great because he loves it and everyone who sees it smiles.”
