Dogs on trains?

Has anyone taken their Staffy on a train? If so what was your experience? My daughter & family live outside of Bournemouth and I want to take Milo down to stay with them quite often.

I can't see any problems with using the train. As long as you travel outside of rush hour I'm sure all will be fine.   

Trains are dog friendly so there shouldn't be any problem. Stella often used the metro with me which were shortish journey's. However, we traveled from Newcastle to Birmingham a few years ago which took approx 3 hours. Traveled back the same day too but Stella was as good as gold.

That's great to know. From Leicester it's an hour to change at Birmingham then onto the train to Southampton which takes about 3 hours.

Its just the toilet thing with Milo. He'll just have to go on the train platform   

I'm sure Milo would be fine on the train, could you make sure that he has a good walk before travelling ?

Kathy wrote:I'm sure Milo would be fine on the train, could you make sure that he has a good walk before travelling ?

Yes I'd make sure he's had a good run also probably need to cut down on his water before the journey although its only 2.1/2 hours on the longest trip. I'd make sure he had his stagbar too to while away the hours lol.

Moo goes on the train a lot - longest journey was Exeter think it was about 4 hours all in all - we have been to London and used the tubes although they have really clamped down that no dogs on escalators.

You'll be fine, the only problem I had was I needed the loo and every time I have to hope the people sat by the loo will hold her! Not had a problem yet lol Xx

Enjoy!

how much is it to take a dog on a train?

Nothing - I wouldn't suggest taking a chew though as there is no room at all, you need to get a seat with a table so they can sit under it or you can't walk down the isle.

Moo is great she just sleeps

i think xena would be like that i bet sam would be a pain

Certainly not all dogs would cope with it - very lucky Moo is so chilled

my sam has a panick attack in a car   hes a right nightmare but saying that trains are bigger so he maybe ok

No no trains are smaller

yea sitting wise i mean it 's lager space

Peppa loves the tube as she gets so much attention lol.
The only thing is I still carry her on the eccelators and she's getting bigger and bigger ( 17.5 kg but the vet predicted shell reach 27-30!! By 2-3 yrs oops..)

peppa wrote:Peppa loves the tube as she gets so much attention lol.
The only thing is I still carry her on the eccelators and she's getting bigger and bigger ( 17.5 kg but the vet predicted shell reach 27-30!! By 2-3 yrs oops..)

Thats my problem, I can't carry her on them Xx

Well at least I don't need no gym   

janey wrote:Moo goes on the train a lot - longest journey was Exeter think it was about 4 hours all in all - we have been to London and used the tubes although they have really clamped down that no dogs on escalators.  

You'll be fine, the only problem I had was I needed the loo and every time I have to hope the people sat by the loo will hold her! Not had a problem yet lol Xx

Enjoy!

That's given me loads of confidence janey - many thanks. I love the bit about the loo too - it had crossed my mind. I think Milo would want to sit in their lap tho lol,

Steve wrote:how much is it to take a dog on a train?

It's free as long as the dog doesn't sit on a seat Steve   

janey wrote:Nothing - I wouldn't suggest taking a chew though as there is no room at all, you need to get a seat with a table so they can sit under it or you can't walk down the isle.

Moo is great she just sleeps

That's what I'd do - she could then lie under the table with her chew. I would go out of rush hour too. The last time i went on my own I had the carriage all to myself and another lady.

No worries then

Ive taken loki on ths train before and he loved it!!

Mind blowing as no pets on trains or buses here!!

Wow thats a bit mean. We can take them on the bus too without charge which is handy. I've taken him on the bus once so far but will try him again on a longer trip next time then a little train ride into town and bus back

We have to pay for loki to go on tbe bus its only 80p but he can go anywhere in devon for that

Pixee has been on a bus, while we were on holiday, for a change from driving, she loves it. She has been on the tramp at blackpool and loves it.