Best Dog Strollers for Small Dogs and Yorkies
A dog stroller sounds like the most extra thing in the world until you own a small dog and you're at a crowded farmers market and your Yorkie is getting stepped on and she's done walking and you have three more stops and no hands.
Then a stroller sounds like an extremely reasonable product that you want immediately.
Beyond convenience, there are genuinely practical reasons a stroller makes sense for Yorkies. They have small legs and limited endurance. They can't safely walk in high-traffic or off-leash areas. Senior Yorkies with joint issues need to come along on outings even when walking is hard. A stroller solves all of this.
What to Look For
Weight capacity that works for your dog. Most Yorkies are 4-7 lbs, so any stroller rated for 10+ lbs works, but you don't need something sized for a 30-pound dog.
Good ventilation. Mesh windows on multiple sides mean your dog can see out and stay cool. A Yorkie in a dark, airless carrier is not a happy Yorkie.
Easy fold. You'll be putting this in and out of your car constantly. If it takes more than 10 seconds to collapse, it won't get used as much.
Lockable wheels for when you stop.
Storage basket underneath for your stuff, because your hands are already full.
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Getting Your Yorkie Used to the Stroller
Don't just put them in and start walking. Leave the stroller open in the house for a few days. Toss treats in. Let them investigate it on their own terms. Once they're comfortable going in voluntarily, take a short trip around the block before anything longer.
Most Yorkies figure out pretty quickly that the stroller means they get to go places. Once they make that connection, getting them into it is no longer a negotiation.
The Bottom Line
A stroller is a tool, and it's a genuinely useful one for small dog owners. Any of these picks will hold up well. It mostly comes down to how often you'll be traveling with it and what size works best for your car.
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