All bicycle baskets for dogs and other pets

 A bicycle basket for dogs means a comfortable, safe way of transporting your pet.

Hitting the road with your dog has never been easier! In our wide and versatile range of bicycle baskets for dogs at Hollandbikeshop.com, you’ll find great dog baskets for the front and back of the bicycle.

How do you take dogs on a bike ride?

There’s nothing better than enjoying the outdoors with your dog! It’s healthy for you both and extra fun for your dog, who can run and play to their heart’s content. 

There are different ways of taking your dog with you when you go cycling: using a special leash holder, a dog trailer, a carrier bag or a bicycle basket for dogs. 

When it’s not an option to have your dog running alongside the bicycle on a leash (because it’s against the law where you live, for example), a bicycle basket for dogs is a great solution. You can easily take off together and your dog will have a comfortable seat to enjoy the view from, while you’re on the pedals. 

How do you make sure that your dog is comfortable (and will stay put) during the ride? Start by letting them get used to the dog basket and trying it out, while using a leash or harness.

 

1 - Let dogs get used to the dog basket at their own pace

Taking your time to introduce your dog to the bicycle basket is recommended and fairly easy to do. Start by putting the basket in a room where your dog enjoys spending time, so they can approach and sniff out the basket at their leisure. In time, offering incentives like dog treats can make the bicycle basket more interesting (and appealing). Once your dog is used to the basket and even gets in it out of its own volition, start trying to close the dome or cover (if the basket has one) while they’re inside to prepare them for what it will be like when you’re cycling.

 

2 - Don’t run (or cycle) before you can walk

Once your pet is used to the new bicycle basket, try getting them used to being inside the basket while it’s installed on the bicycle. Going for a walk with them is a great way of showing your dog that they’re perfectly safe inside their basket even while the bicycle is moving, while simultaneously teaching them that this basket is different from their dog bed at home. Keep your trips short, especially at first, and be sure not to rush things. Go from walks to cycling only when it feels right. 

 

3 - Use a leash, even in the bicycle basket

A bicycle basket for dogs usually has a specific leash attachment point that lets you create additional safety, by securing your dog in the basket with a leash. The leash for a dog harness will also work. If there’s no dome on your bicycle basket, or you just want to make sure that your dog stays safely inside the basket at all times, this is the way to do it.

 

What bicycle basket is suitable for dogs?

In our wide range of bicycle baskets, you’ll find special bicycle baskets for dogs by brands like Basil, Aumüller, DoggyRide and Rixen & Kaul. Bicycle baskets for dogs with a wire or mesh dome are recommended: they let you keep an eye on your dog during the ride and prevent your pet from “jumping ship”. There is always a maximum weight indication for bicycle baskets for dogs. For safety reasons, it’s important to adhere to this maximum weight.

A popular choice for front-of-the-bike dog transportation is the FastRider dog basket, a safe and stable bicycle basket for dogs with all kinds of practical compartments for toys, snacks and other accessories. It’s also wonderfully cozy for your dog, thanks to its comfortable pillow insert.

 

What is the largest bicycle basket for dogs?

The bicycle basket that can carry a fully-grown Tibetan mastiff (without the bicycle collapsing under its weight) is yet to be invented. Fortunately, there are XL and XXL bicycle baskets, designed specifically for larger dogs!

Take the stylish, durable Basil Pasja dog basket for the back of the bicycle, for example. Although this isn’t an XXL basket, with its 50 cm length it’s still pretty sizable and will fit larger dogs. Not only is this dog basket model easy to install on the bicycle, you can also fasten the dog harness or leash through special slots in the basket for added safety.

The DoggyRide Cocoon XL has an impressive 49.4 liter capacity and is one of the most versatile travel bags for dogs (and other pets). You can even use it in a car or going on a plane! In this basket, your dog will have plenty of room, not to mention a full view of their surroundings. The basket can also be folded out into a bed and has all kinds of practical features, like a fixing point for the dog leash, a rain cover, side pockets and even a carrying strap that you can also use as a handle.

The Basil Buddy dog basket is a nice, big basket that you can install on the front of the bicycle. It isn’t just suitable for dogs, but for other pets as well, and includes a comfortable dog pillow. Is your dog a “flight risk”? Try the wire dome for this basket (sold separately)!

 

What bicycle basket for a dachshund?

Depending on the size of your dachshund, the aforementioned Basil Buddy could be exactly what you need. With a height of 45 cm, your dog can stand and lie down comfortably in this dog basket. The Aumüller HA51 dog basket is another spacious, safe bicycle basket for dogs (dachshunds included). This basket comes with a wire dome as well as a pillow with a cheerful polka dot pattern.

 

Can you put a dog basket on an e-bike?

You certainly can put a bicycle basket for dogs on your e-bike, although it does involve some risks. A bicycle with electric support is much faster than a bicycle without support, so there’s less time for you to react to unexpected events. These are more likely to occur when you’re transporting a dog. The added weight of both dog and dog basket are also of influence. 

In other words: the decision of installing a bicycle basket for dogs on your e-bike should not be taken lightly.

For the electric bicycle, the Basil Buddy proves to be the best choice once again, because of its sturdy mounting system and the strong, durable material the basket is made of. Since this is a basket for mounting on the back of the bicycle, you’re not likely to get distracted, as you can rest assured in the knowledge that your dog is safe and sound in its basket.

 

How to secure a dog in a bicycle basket

In most cases, bicycle baskets for dogs have a leash attachment point, suitable for dog collar leashes and harness leashes. In some cases, bicycle baskets for dogs will sometimes have a system developed especially for leashes, like a number of strategically placed holes in the basket that you can pull the leash through. 

We always recommend using a wire or mesh dome to keep your dog safely inside the basket, and to purchase this dome if it’s sold separately. Consider it additional security for when you’re out on the road together.

 

Where to buy a bicycle basket for dogs

Hollandbikeshop.com is a dealer of dog baskets for the bicycle. We often have bicycle baskets for dogs on sale, made by top brands like Aumüller, DoggyRide and Basil. Hollandbikeshop.com is the number 1 bike shop for your dog baskets. We have the largest range of bicycle parts (over 100,000) available from stock.