Rule number one: Your dog must be on a lead at all times. This is non-negotiable. If your dog decides to chase a pigeon onto the tracks, you will have a very bad day, and the announcer will say, “We are sorry for the delay due to a passenger’s aggressive terrier.” Rule two: No dogs on the seats. Your pup may be a “princess,” but the person next to you does not want to sit in a puddle of drool.
And here’s a surprising fact: Guide dogs are exempt from all these rules. They can ride for free, sit on seats, and even give dirty looks to tourists with suitcases. But for your average pet, you must keep them on the floor. Also, do not try to buy your dog a ticket. They will steal it, chew it, and the machine will laugh at you.
The Peak Hour Horror Show (A Cautionary Tale)
Do not bring your dog during rush hour. I repeat: do not. Imagine a Labrador trying to navigate a sea of armpits, briefcases, and a man eating a Greggs sausage roll. It’s chaos. I once saw a husky get its tail stuck in someone’s backpack zipper—the dog howled like a ghost, and the whole carriage went silent.
The official TfL advice says to avoid the busiest times (7:30–9:30 AM and 5–7 PM). But let’s be honest: if you’re taking your dog to work at 8 AM, you’re either a hero or a monster. Pro tip: if your dog starts panting and spinning in circles, that’s their way of saying, “I am two seconds away from barking at that crying baby.” Get off the train.
Can Dogs Go on the Tube? – Pet Help Reviews UK
