The London Underground is a dangerous place for dogs – it’s dark, crowded, and they are at constant risk of being trodden on, or catching their hair and claws in the escalators.
But London is so massive, and its traffic is so bad, that the Tube is the only way to get around quickly for dogs and their humans.
So London dogs have become experts at riding the Tube, and there is an Instagram hashtag devoted to documenting the canines who make commuting look good: #dogsonthetube.
Here’s a selection of the best new ones.
All dogs must be carried on the escalator, even if they are massive.
Transport for London prefers it if you carry your dog.
http://instagr.am/p/BLRe7EWDAGl
Some dogs are not cool with the escalator.
http://instagr.am/p/BLjDpDajVpe
But others really love the journey.
http://instagr.am/p/BKa84t4goqW
Always hold onto the handrail when using the escalator, like this miniature greyhound named Daisy Duke.
Carrying your dog is sometimes easier said than done.
http://instagr.am/p/BEweT7Kgst0
It is against the rules to let your dog sit on the seat.
But few people complain.
So well-behaved!
Dogs ride free on the Tube.
The Tube provides plenty of photo opportunities for dogs.
http://instagr.am/p/BKRQsYZhYNE
So let's go!
We've all felt this way on Mondays ...
http://instagr.am/p/31nkv5mvjm
And we've all read the paper of the person sitting next to us ...
Do dogs prefer Metro or City AM?
http://instagr.am/p/1DoVFjTCJr
Really small dogs can fit on the windowsill behind the seats!
We've all fallen asleep and missed a stop, too.
This guy.
That feeling when you've got the whole carriage to yourself.
Not your stop, mate!
Remember ...
