Dog Hitchhiking

Page for Dogs hitchhiking with Humans and Humans hitchhiking with Dogs.

This "couple" from Lithuania, Ignas (pierced guy) and Lady (dog) extensively hitch-hiked through Europe.

A couple consisting of a dog and a human isn't necessarily hitchhiking slower than a human couple.

Drivers' reactions, though, are more definitive: either a strict "No, never!", or very passionate "YES!". People who like dogs do not hesitate - they just stop. Even when otherwise they won't be picking up a human hitchhiker traveling without animal companion.

Some religions say that dogs are dirty, and in some countries dogs are eaten. Take into consideration these cultural differences and learn about animal issues in particular location before hitting the road.

Advices for Humans

• try to make your dog accustomed with hitchhiking when he/she is still young
• make sure your dog is not afraid of cars before you hitch with him/her for the first time
• don't forget your dog's passport and papers
• make sure your dog feels comfortable and safe in every moment of your journey, for example, don't forget he/she also wants to pee after sitting a while in a car ;)
• add more info? :)

Advices for Dogs

• do not drink too much before traveling
• if your fellow human is somewhat stressed, try to be nice and do not annoy him/her too much
• do not run over the road, this can be dangerous
• always look nicely at the driver
• insist on a ride in a dog's own, specific way:

• do not bark at cyclists and other traffic, it can contribute in worsening of the hitchhiking image
• as humans world is weird and sometimes incomprehensible, listen to your fellow human to be safe
• always be polite to other humans and dogs that are already in a car
• inform your fellow human you are hitchhiking with about your intentions to flirt with a dog that happens to be in the same car
• add more info? :)