Not every passenger wants a slobbery tail in their face at 8:45 AM. You’ve got to be that alert, courteous owner who reads the room—or the carriage.
Keep your dog close to you and away from the doors. If your pup is nervous, try to travel during off-peak hours, because Northern line sardine-mode is no fun for anyone with four paws.
And please, for the love of all that is holy, bring a poo bag. Yes, even if you’re “just going to the vet.” Trust me, the look of relief on a stranger’s face when you clean up is worth a thousand words.
What about “no dogs” signs? Yes, they exist
Here’s the irony: some Tube stations have no dogs allowed signs, but only specific ones. These are usually on the platform or in the ticket hall, not on the trains themselves.
For example, stations with escalators only (like some deep-level ones on the Piccadilly line) might ban dogs entirely. I learned this the hard way when a guard politely told me to turn around at Covent Garden—while holding my dog like a sack of potatoes.
Always check the TfL website or station signage before you go. Or just do what I do: look guilty and smile, and hope the guard has a soft spot for spaniels.
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