{"id":11366,"date":"2026-10-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stoerbikes.com\/nl\/?p=11366"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:34:09","slug":"cargo-bike-dog-walking-service-transport-multiple-dogs-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stoerbikes.com\/en\/bakfiets-hondenuitlaatservice-meerdere-honden-veilig-mee\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargo Bike Dog Walking Service: Transport Multiple Dogs Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"

An electric cargo bike can work for a dog-walking service. This will only work if you carefully calculate the total weight, the space per dog, and the mounting setup in advance. With the CargoX, the limits are fixed: the cargo box is 100 cm long and 70 cm wide and can carry a maximum of 100 kg. How many dogs that is per trip depends on their weight, size, and temperament. Therefore, we cannot promise a fixed number. Follow the steps below to determine what works best for your group.<\/p>\n

Are you talking about just one dog of your own? If so, this article will help Is an electric cargo bike suitable for dogs?<\/a> you'll make faster progress. This guide is intended for professional use, with multiple dogs from different owners in a single crate.<\/p>\n

How many dogs can you accommodate in terms of weight and space?<\/h2>\n

Weight is the strict limit. With the CargoX, the maximum weight in the cargo area is 100 kg. That 100 kg includes everything inside, so it also covers blankets, a mat, water bowls, leashes, and your bag of poop bags.<\/p>\n

Manufacturers often specify two limits: the maximum load capacity of the cargo box and the maximum combined weight of the bike, cargo box, rider, and cargo. For example, Urban Arrow specifies a maximum front load of 125 kg and a maximum combined weight of 250 kg for the Cargo L and XL, according to the brand's own service page<\/a>. Those figures do not apply to the CargoX. They do show, however, that you need to check both limits. For the CargoX, we know the payload capacity is 100 kg. Check the maximum total weight with your dealer before adding your own weight to the calculation.<\/p>\n

Here's how to calculate the cost of a ride<\/h3>\n

Weigh each dog, or ask the owner for its current weight, and add the weight of your gear. Allow for some leeway. Dogs gain weight, and in the winter, you\u2019ll often need to bring an extra blanket and account for wet coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Part (fictional example)<\/th>\nWeight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dog 1 (Labrador)<\/td>\n28 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dog 2 (Border Collie)<\/td>\n20 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dog 3 (Beagle)<\/td>\n13 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mats, blankets, leashes, water<\/td>\n6 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All in the bin<\/strong><\/td>\n67 kg<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

On paper, this is well within the 100 kg limit. Whether it works in practice depends on the available space.<\/p>\n

Space is often the real limitation<\/h3>\n

A crate measuring 100 by 70 cm provides 0.7 m\u00b2 of floor space. Each dog should be able to sit or lie down comfortably without stepping on another dog. Two large dogs will quickly fill that space. Three smaller dogs sometimes fit more easily than two large ones.<\/p>\n

Measure your dog while it's lying down and sitting, and place those measurements next to the crate. Not sure? Then it probably won't be comfortable for a long ride.<\/p>\n

Character matters just as much as weight<\/h3>\n

Dogs that walk well together outdoors won\u2019t automatically relax together in a crate. Don\u2019t place dogs that don\u2019t trust each other next to one another. In that case, it\u2019s better to plan two shorter trips.<\/p>\n

Securing multiple dogs separately and safely<\/h2>\n

The recommended setup is a harness and a short leash. The resources below cover securing a single dog and do not provide guidance on a fixed setup for multiple dogs at the same time. Therefore, first consult with your dealer to determine which individual attachment points are suitable and permitted for the CargoX. Then test your setup with the bike stationary.<\/p>\n

The LICG recommends that, for small dogs in a bicycle basket, you should always secure the dog with a harness and never with a collar, so that the dog cannot strangle itself if it jumps out. This is stated in the LICG Advice on Cycling with Your Dog<\/a>. Babboe recommends securing a dog with a short leash as far back in the cargo bike as possible\u2014if necessary, on both the left and right sides\u2014so that it cannot lean to one side. Babboe uses dog rings for this purpose in its own cargo bikes, This is how the brand explains it<\/a>. Both recommendations concern a single dog, not group transportation.<\/p>\n

If you have multiple dogs, you can use these points as a practical starting point after your dealer has secured the mounting points:<\/p>\n