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STROLLING HAS GONE TO THE DOGS
Courtesy of EzineArticles.com and Tracy Koppenhaver
 
Leaning over the cute pink stroller I expected to see a beautiful baby girl and I did, but this one was the furry, four-footed kind. Strollers have gone to the dogs. Is this really necessary? Shouldn’t dogs be walking next to us on a leash? Yes and no. While there will always be people who wouldn’t be caught dead pushing their dog in a stroller, there are some compelling reasons and particular situations in which a pet stroller is a great idea.

Injuries. Pets get injuries that make a stroller a perfect way of taking your pet out or to the vet without compromising their recovery.

Big events. Taking small dogs to big events: parades, festivals, etc. can be overwhelming. Pet strollers give dogs and people their own personal space. Keeping pets and people safe and happy.

Exercise. If you are a runner and you have a small dog a jogging stroller can allow you to include your pet on longer runs. Or if you own one big dog and one small dog, a pet stroller allows you to include both of your pets on your walk or run.

Shopping. There are various reasons for including a pet stroller on a shopping excursion. With a dog stroller there are usually places to put extras like wallets, purses or even small purchases on the stroller. Also your pet is contained and more likely to be tolerated in a store or at a farmers market if the merchants know the pet is contained and not going to make a mess on their floor.

Control. If your pet is in a dog stroller they will not be approaching people who may not like pets and conversely people will not be as likely to pet or handle your dog without your permission.

Fun. If you are a dog lover taking your pet out in a pet stroller is just plain fun! So to the naysayers who find the pet stroller ridiculous-get a real problem!

Tracy Koppenhaver is a school librarian and the owner of Quite Fetching-THE store for sharing leisure time with your pets.

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