Dog backpacks?

[OldNag]

We have 2 JRTs. One has quite bad shoulder arthritis (currently hoping Librela will help). It means she just can't walk much of a distance comfortably.

We are off camping I'm the summer, and normally we would be doing long walks, but she definitely can't do that. I am seriously considering a dog backpack so that I can carry limpy dog most of the way.

Has anyone used one? A Google has found me lots that look flimsy but I did find a great looking one but with a £120 price tag it would need to be excellent. I don't want one where the dog's legs dangle, I want her to be able to sit normally in the backpack. She weighs under 6kg if that helps?

 

[dogatemysalad]

I looked at back packs for the same reason. I quite like the design of the Fasriou, as it supports the dogs body and seems well ventilated.
However, because our ancient Border Terrier is heavier than your girl, I bought a three wheel, all terrain dog buggy as a compromise. It's light enough to carry over styles and can cope with woodland tracks etc, but wouldn't work over rocky footpaths and bogs.

 

[Smitty]

Following with interest as neither me or 9kg terrier are getting any younger but like doing coastpaths and that sort of thing.

 

[OldNag]

Thank you.

I have been trawling and trawling and the one I think might work best is this.... rather bizarrely, Halfords is one of the cheapest stockists!

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/travel-accessories/pet-travel/g-train-k9-pack-black-496846.html

 

[AmyMay]

Can it be worn on the front?

 

[OldNag]

Can it be worn on the front?

I think so - but I think it would be uncomfortable (for the human).

I would have to walk in front or next to daughter (her "Mum") so pup can see her OK.