Best Small Dog Bike Trailer (Jan 2023 Update)

This trailer is easy to open & get ready for the road (I wouldn't describe it as "assembly"– you're just opening it up and popping on wheels). The ride is smooth, and we haven't had any tipping issues (my dog weighs 32lb). It's not especially heavy compared to other dog trailers. It's simple to detach & reattach to your bike for use. My critiques are that the nylon material isn't super rugged or thick, so zip with care. I do wish the back door also had a mesh layer so that if you're riding with someone behind you, they could see the dog.name Nicole

I've been searching for a large pet trailer for a nearly 70Lb dog. Decided to go for the Schwinn Rascal Plus as the price point was decent, though I could not find a single review for this particular trailer. Almost all the reviews are for the regular Schwinn Rascal for up to 50Lb dogs. I didn't want to spend over $200 for a large trailer, especially one my dog may not use at all. SET UP: It didn't come with a manual so I needed to contact the manufacturer for one. I based my purchase on the reviews of the smaller Schwinn Rascal (for dogs up to 50Lbs) and assumed assembly and function would be similar in regards to how easy it is to put together. This isn't the case for the Rascal Plus. There are a lot of parts. When I got a hold of the manual, it isn't very user friendly and needs a lot more detail. It was a two person job to put everything together, and you do require a number of tools (no tools are included). The cross bar is what allows the trailer to fold for storage. For the Rascal Plus, the crossbar is VERY difficult to put in place. I needed assistance from someone who is physically strong and even for them it wasn't easy to secure into place. I'm now hesitant to collapse the trailer for storage because I'll need help to get it set up again. Wheels: The wheels make me anxious, quite honestly. It's a pin that holds it in place , not secured in any other way. I took the trailer out for a test drive and I can feel the trailer shaking a lot. I'm not sure how safe I would feel having a living being in this trailer on the road knowing that a simple metal pin/clip is holding the wheels in place. Just about most parts are held together by pins, that are released by pushing a metal clip out of the way. The trailer does tilt back quite a bit, maybe I need to adjust the tow bar coupler position on my bike but right now it isn't level. The Cabin: Large cabin however this isn't for tall/long dogs. For reference, my dog is 45" long from nose to the base of tail (sacrum area) and 30" tall. The inside diameter of the cabin is 31" in length, 22" width. I like that the weight capacity is high enough at least to hold the weight of the my dog, but also hold a significant amount of weight when I need to haul items. Fabric: I can't speak on durability of the fabric but it is very thin and the entire unit is covered in pressure marks. It could use reflective material for night time visibility, right now there is only 1 small red reflector attached to the back. The weight of this trailer is quite heavy. I have no idea if it's made out of aluminum or steel because the product details are different (for the regular Rascal trailer) on just about all sites I've visited. I can feel it when I cycle up a slight incline. I do also think the attachment interferes with the wheel in someway, like my wheels weren't moving as smoothly after installing this trailer. There's a fabric strap that gets caught near the chain plate, which I moved further away but then it doesn't clip back to the original loop and I had to clip it to the tow bar pin near the coupler.Holistic Pets

This is a great product for your pet. Our 53 lb. lab loves it. It has easy access from the back and she gets right in. There is plenty of room in the 2 pockets inside the trailer and a smaller pocket on top. I only gave it 4 stars because I had a hard time removing the piece off the latch while I was assembling it. It comes with a mat for the bottom of the carrier but we added a dog pad to make the ride more comfortable for our dog. The material seems sturdy and we leave the front open for her to enjoy the ride. It has a small lead leash to secure your pet for the ride. It pulled very well behind my bike. We have electric bikes and the trailer hitch fit just fine on the wheel hub.Staci J

The Bee is great. I?ve had it on the road and gravel at averages of 11-15mph. There is significant drag right at 15mph, but that is also the manufactures stated top speed. My only gripes are these. That the seat back does not recline. This means my 23lb, 1 year old, slides forward as the ride progresses, pushing their helmet forward which causes them to uncomfortably slouch. So I stop every 30mins or so to ensure they are sat back up and pushed to the back of the webbed seat. Second, the seat belt straps can irritate a child?s neck, but this can be remedied by putting cloth or removing the strap pads from your car seat and using them on the Bee?s seat beast straps. I would recommend to anyone with kids (and even small-medium dogs), just keeping in mind that slight modifications may be needed depending on your passenger.Brandon G

My little girl LOVES riding in her "bee chariot"! It is super easy to attach, and folds up for storage. It has two seats with 5 point harnesses, and holds up to 100lbs. Side pouches for the kiddos help too! Did I mention there's storage space in the back. You can ride top up or down. It is sturdy and safe. Even has a neon flag attachment. This accessory gave me my freedom back and helped me drop some leftover baby weight too!mk.m

I sold my car to go car-free and needed a way of geting my dogs around town, to the vets, to the park etc. Enter the Burley Trail Wagon. All of the reviews are true. This thing slaps. `Very well made, easy to assemble, and sturdy but light. The best thing about it, though, is how easy it is to ride with this trailer. It doesn't feel at all cumbersome and doesn't feel like it adds much weight to your bicycle. It'd be even easier with an ebike. It could also double up as a grocery trailer or hauler of anything, for example a box that needs to go to the post office and is too big for a bike basket. Buy it while its on sale!jkbrwn

Stabil konstruktion, stora hjul med gummidäck. Bra monteringsinstruktion. Bra packad, rejäl kartong och ingen luft. Prisvärd.Anitha

I brought this as it was the lightest I could find. It is light and stable But it is still bulky, difficult to take the wheels off ( they may just be stiff) The plastic on the lower window has cracked already ( only used it for 5 days so far) and the lower window is useless,( unless you are carrying a cat….what animal wants to look out at that level and to your back wheel) the top opening is huge and the mud from the wheels sprays in. So a stable light weight trailer….may be the best on the market ( at this price) but lots of things that niggle! Oh and the plastic button to hold back the top flap came off as soon as I tried to use it…..Joy M

Excellent trailer. Well made, light weight and looks good too. My two Lhasa’s both fit and love it. The two loops on inside mean both can be secured in. We purchased some shock resistant lead adapters to use to secure them. Wheels pop of easy and store under sofa while carriage works well as a dog bed when not being used with bike.Anonymous

small dog trailer : i ordered and paid for this a month or more ago, explaining it was a present and needed within a week. The website told me it would be delivered in a matter of days. I have emailed and called Inner wolf to no avail. Nobody has ever got back to me and i still have no dog trailer! terrible service.Michelle D.

entrega impecável para a proteção das mercadorias e atraso do produto bastante complacente e super fácil de montar um não fica longe do 'sem culpa', MAS: – uma pequena lágrima na tela do trailer, apenas em um tubo , como se tivesse um impacto – não muito visível, mas que me faz temer um envelhecimento ruim – um segundo 'engate de reboque' para andar em outra bicicleta e poder passar o trailer de uma bicicleta para outra passeio teria sido uma verdadeira vantagem – comprado como peça de reposição? caso contrário, empresa muito séria e eu recomendo pelo preço (não é mais barato em outro lugar), pela qualidade do produto e pela qualidade do transporte curto, meus 4/5 valem 4,5 / 5! – Obrigado Zoomalia: remonta a imagem dos comerciantes na internet! DH – BélgicaDidier

A good value for the cost. Functions well. The only criticism I have were the assembly instructions. A few tiny and grainy photos, not self explanatory for folks who are unaccustomed to assembling bicycles. This could be a lot better. I did find a couple Youtube videos that helped.53goofy

Tires flat, broken zipper, frame is crooked. Highly disappointed in product, was a Christmas gift and I am embarrassed to give it to someone.Autumn

Love the pet stroller. My pup is getting used to it. At first he wasn't so sure but now he goes into the office where I keep it just to give it a sniff. I think he enjoys going for a long walk. He's a French bulldog so without it, walks are pretty short. They don't tolerate temperature extreme well so we go for walks when it's nice and mild outside. Never thought I would be a dog mom with a stroller. The cabin of the stroller has great ventilation and is easy for Dexter to get in and out. It was fairly easy to assemble.Laura S.

I love this! It was easy to assemble – I didn't even use any tools. It seems very sturdy and well made. My dog was rescued from a puppy mill at approximately 3 years old. She had never been socialized or even let out of a wire cage for anything but breeding. As a result, she is scared of everything, even after being with me for 8 years. So I didn't know if this would freak her out or not. After a slow introduction over a period of days to get her used to it, I put her in it and pushed her around the block. She was a little nervous, but she laid down and seemed to enjoy it. She rides backwards, facing me as I push it. This makes me so happy! Now we can get back to our long walks, which she could no longer tolerate due to her weak and shaking hind legs. Thank you so much!CeCe

This surpassed my expectations. It is built very solid. Easy to assemble. My two chihuahua's love it and jump in and out when it is parked in our home. The large wheels make it very easy to maneuver on uneven terrain. I use crutches for a short distance and needed something to push into a camp. I am handicapped and also needed something I can push while using my power chair, or maybe tow! This is great. I had been looking for some time and other strollers were twice as expensive, with poor reviews, mostly for the quality of the wheels or the lack of a sturdy floor support for the weight of the dogs. Also the other strollers I saw didn't accommodate the weight that this holds. I could carry my corgi and my chihuahuas in this with lbs to spare! I put a cat, soft cave type bed inside and the chi curl up in that and there is room for them to stretch separate, even with the bed inside! It will fold down with a small bit of effort. you need to remove the wheels and handle. and a bar inside near the roof..all have a quick disconnect. I think it is a great value! PS..you will need a means to inflate the tires.Chamois1

This trailer is very spacious for my corgis. Despite their short height, they can see out the windows. They didn't seem to get any motion sickness and the zippers seem durable. Some of the seams of the fabric had threads coming out fresh out of the box. I'm hoping it lasts. I wish it came with a rain cover being that it was very pricey. I went with the XL due to the slightly larger dimensions, even though the combined weight of my dogs would've been under 75 lbs. The trailer goes on bumpy terrain, on grass and over hills just fine.Jessica

Went on a hike with a group of friends and let me tell you… carried 80+ lb husky (Bandit) in this bad boy and it was light weight! Bandit was a little nervous at first, but by the end of the hike he was taking a nap and would not get out!!! Highly recommend!Joana R.

This dog trailer is amazing! My dog loves riding in it. We thought she would be nervous b/c she is a pretty timid dog but she got right in. Now that she knows it means she can go with us everywhere, she loves it even more. It is super easy to set up too! The one thing is I wish it came with a soft padded bed. I know you can buy one but for $400 it seems like it should come with the bed. Our dog is a border collie mix ~ 32lbs and she fits in the regular size perfectly.Jessd

Smaller than I thought it would be. It's difficult to get my disabled dog into the cart. But once she's in, she's secure and it's easy to run or walk with her. I the stroller a lot with her, but haven't tried to hook it up to my bike yet.Tammy S

We received this trailer/stroller and it is GREAT! The assembly instructions could be expanded upon with a couple more paragraphs and pictures, but it assembles well and easier after the first time to collapse and store. Our two dogs settled right in and ride comfortably. I learned a lesson from our 11 month old puppy. Use the restraining strap as he hopped out the top and was running beside the trailer when I looked back. The stroller front wheel did not swivel, even in the unlocked position. One call to customer service and shipped a replacement. Super addition to our camping / biking. Particularly for our 14 year old Havanese. They like being with us and this made it easy. Excellent product AND customer service! BTW, the dogs weigh about 13 lbs each.Greg S

Arrived quickly. Definitely use YouTube for instructions! The inside bar was too long and ended up not even using it. The handle bars worked fine, but brake handle in midfle of bar made brake wire hang right in front of back entrance which my dog uses. Dont realky need the brakes, so going to just take them off. Had plenty of room for my adult corgi and then some. Using for walking as my dog has bad hips and can no longer go for walks. Handled great, smooth, easy to turn. Removing handle bars to put in car a little hard and frint will needs to come off also, at least for my car, to transport. I should have gotten something smaller, but thiscworks fine.Peggy

Very good quality, well priced, pram for my 20lb dog and two cats. Assembly was straight forward, once I figured out what to do. The instructions were a bit lacking in detail (very much like non verbal Ikea directions). The directions on installing the stability bar at the rear of the trolley were confusing. There are a number of YouTube videos of very similar trolleys that demonstrated how to assemble and collapse the trolley/trailer. I am a single, not very strong female, and had no problem assembling by myself. Be aware that the tires need to be inflated prior to use. The tires have inner tubes and the instructions don’t actually mention that inflation is necessary.Sherryl J

I have had this trailer for 8 years now. I use it for my dachshunds. One of them has passed away, but she was basically handicapped from joint problems. She loved going for a bike ride in this, and I love how it is also a stroller, too. We travel with this trailer as well, and it’s simple to take apart and put together. Now I’m going to purchase the smaller trailer since I only have one dachshund now, and she’s older. I take it on our walks and she is protected from other dogs and lets me know when she wants out to walk.Wilkyway

Just received this product today through chewy today, very easy and straight forward putting together. If I have one thing to say and wish it had would be the top is a solid piece, wish it had the option of the solid and breathable netting like on the front. I feel it will help when helping dogs get use to the trailer. You can have all the openings closed but still have views, smells and wind coming through, or close it off for some shade… just a thought and why it didn't get 5 stars off the bat.Jgrant

We did a lot of research before purchasing this item and I'm glad we did. We've been very happy with it. It is easy to maneuver, the brake is helpful, and it is easy to convert back and forth from stroller to bike trailer. There are plenty of windows for our dog to enjoy the view, and he loves sitting with his head sticking out of the top. It is easy for him to get in and out. I highly recommend this product!Petmom55

Kärryä on nyt käytetty parisen kuukautta. Kaksi 5kg kissaa kulkee sillä mukavasti lyhyehkön mökkimatkan. Isommat ostokset mahtuvat ihan kivasti sisään. Miinuksena tavarakäytössä luukkujen koko. Kasaan taittaminen vaatii yhden palkin ruuvaamisen auki (ei tarvitse työkaluja). 5-/5, tekee mitä lupaa.JHardtone

Olipa hyvä hankinta. Voipi välillä jättää auton kotiin. Ikäneitojen, russelit Hippu (Parson 14v.) ja Vekku (Jack 8v.) ,ei tarvi kilsatolkulla jolkottaa asfaltilla, eikä myöskään jäädä kotiin, muori saa toivomaansa pyöräilyliikuntaa, veri kiertää, maisemat vaihtuu ja bensat säästyy. Eilen kärrypyöräilin reilun 20km lenkin, välillä juoksutin metsäteillä ja uitin uimarantojen kautta. Tulee tutustuttua uudelleen kotiseutuunsa. Toimistotyöläisenä, matkatyöläisenä, istun jatkuvasti joko toimistolla tai autossa. Töiden jälkeen ja viikonloppuna poistun koirien kanssa lähiöstä autolla retkeilymaastoihin. Kyllästyin jatkuvaan istumiseen ja bensankulutukseen. Tää on hyvä vaihtoehto, kun ei huvita sitoa itseään jatkuvaan autoiluun. Ensimmäisellä testiajolla koirat olivat heti juonessa mukana, kattelivat vaan maisemia eivätkä yhtään hötkyilleet. Nyt muutaman reissun jälkeen hyppäävät jo sujuvasti kyytiin ja ulos. Toivottavasti on myös kestävä tuote, koska se on nyt aktiivisessa käytössä.määräaikaisuus

Toistaiseksi hyvin toiminut ja sopivan kokoinen kärry meidän Staffi nartulle 15kg. Nyt toukokuussa käytetty (sopiva lämpötila), mutta jos kesällä on hirmu paahtavia helle päiviä arvelisin, että tarvitsee jonkin liinan etuosan luukun päälle suojaamaan pahimmalta paahteelta. Etuverkon päällä on nimittäin kirkas muovinen sadesuoja, mutta ei suojaa auringolta..Esa

Wir haben nach einem perfekten kleinen Buggy für unseren 15-jährigen, fasst blinden Jack Russell gesucht und in diesem Anhänger gefunden. Unser Finn lässt sich super gern mit umherfahren. Schnelle Lieferung, schneller Aufbau und los gehts …c/o B.

Stroller is perfect. Only one thing that is not comfortable for me is a stop pedal. I wish its will hold up always but its only holds when your foot on it, My dog is not easy to get in so I have to hold a stroller and push dog inside at same time. That most inconvenient for me, Everything else is working perfect.Aliona

I like the trailer on my bike. We did need to make the attachment hole bigger on the adapter hole as it was a little too small. It trailers nicely and the dogs look forward. They do scratch at the screen which is concerning but hopefully they will stop and just enjoy the ride. I have 3 small dogs I use this for. The stroller feature is fine except the front wheel doesn't swivel. I had to keep adjusting it as it wandered off to the right. It doesn't "push" straight. My husband got me a swivel wheel (from a different brand) and even though it is smaller in size, it is great for pushing the "stroller" now. Dogs load easy enough. I like it says "Lucky Dog." LOL! #sweepstakesJason

I am very pleased with this dog stroller – it handles much better than the one that we bought previously that was made for children. It is very sturdy and much roomier for our two dogs. The window vents on all sides is a definite plus! However, the front wheel attachment when functioning as a stroller is not on a swivel, and it makes turning very difficult! When walking on sidewalks or on trails, which is what we wanted to use this stroller for, a swivel wheel is necessary. I hope that a swivel wheel becomes available in the future either with the stroller or as an add-on. It would also be more convenient if the handle didn't need to be detached when folded down.Michele

I find this stroller a good way to take my cat for nice outdoor walks so he can get some good fresh air. He wont walk on his leash so the stroller gets him out and the screens give him air and protection. Thanksclemedenni

the reason i’m giving it a 3 is because the front wheel doesn’t swivel and if you need to fold it you have to take the handle off which involves unscrewing the bar on both sides -remove the handle then take the bar out . It did not come with air in the tires. MEDIUM dog nothing bigger. I wouldn’t buy anything over 25 lbsRustie

I love it and most of all my two little kittens love it too. It is way better than I thought, good quality, sturdy, light, and so easy to use. My little ones jump in by themselves at evening time when it is time for our walk. So much fun to be able to take them with me and also to get some exercise and not be alone and be bored or lonely. I love to see their heads bouncing in unison. I do like the design as it allows me to keep portion of it open so the air can circulate and not get too hot. Overall very happy with it.Manuela B.

This is a quality pet trailer. Our dog is only 12 lbs. but we wanted her to have plenty of room. She could even be comfortable with a small buddy of similar size. The spring suspension is perfect for rough roads or bumps you might encounter. The conversion from trailer to stroller could not have been designed better or easier. The larger diameter wheels makes it extremely stable. My only complaint was during assembly the top crossbar was hard to install the first time because the fabric needed to stretch. I hope after it stretches out breakdown and setup will be easy. When airing up the tires to recommended pressure, be sure tire beads are firmly on the rims.Rob

Nice quality trailer for the price. The ones and pet smart and petco were more money for the worse quality. So far has taken the trailer around 100 miles towing on bike and it’s still going strong. So far I’ve only pushed to 15mph but was very stable and no concern. The wife and I also used this as a push stroller for multiple walks before purchasing bikes and it worked well for that as well. The trailer is fairly large so keep that in mind (but makes it stable). I was pleasantly surprised that it was a no tool assembly. The only negative is that the brakes were adjusted too close to tires so I couldn’t put the brake on until adjusting the brake.Brian H.