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For dogs in the Big Apple, the subway is off-limits unless they fit into a bag or carrier. Small-to-medium dogs have options, but what’s a big dog owner to do? Well, intrepid New York dog owners have mastered the art of training even the biggest dogs into riding happily in a backpack or duffle. Color us impressed.

Not sure how you’d pull it off with your own fabulous big dog? Fortunately, you can always find a loving sitter or in-home doggy daycare close by. Or, you know, snap up a sturdy laundry tote for less than twenty bucks and try it out!

Looking to spend a little money on a comfortable ride for you and your dog? Check out the K9 Sportsack Rover, for big dogs up to 85lbs:

Happy traveler

Watching the world go by

New from IKEA, the Woofensatchel

My favorite picture EVER of someone bringing a dog “in a bag” on the subway ?? pic.twitter.com/4PTUNofv68 — Pamela (@PamelasRageLove) June 7, 2017

Just hangin’ out

Dog Jenga

This is how we roll. Bag on dog on cheetah suitcase I stole from I Meemaw. Subway in style. pic.twitter.com/XfqCInfn1G — Lizzie Poteet (@lizziepoteet) October 2, 2016

If I fits, I sits

Pit bull in a bag

Pit bull owners know they’ve got it good.

Traveling in style

Have dog, will travel—with the right look, natch.

Traveling in style A photo posted by mika (@mikamyday) on Aug 27, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT

Yeah, I’m comfy

“Hold me, hold me, hold me!” – dogs.

#subwaydog #dogsofinstagram A photo posted by David Krasner (@davidmkrasner) on May 23, 2016 at 2:43pm PDT

Whatever you say, Dad

Huskies, why the cuteness all the time?

Brady’s first NYC subway ride! #bradythehusky #champion #subwaydog #dogsofnyc @fpgallardo1990 #dogsofinstagram A photo posted by Kacy Burdette (@kacy.burdette) on Feb 28, 2016 at 1:57pm PST

Dogs: always gotta be right next to you. No, really.

#subwaydog #subwaydogs A photo posted by irmechan (@irmechan) on Jan 4, 2016 at 7:24am PST

If you can’t wear the backpack, why not ride?

This is how dogs should commute on the subway. No dog carriers, or stupid strollers. Someone should tell him he is staring at the wrong direction. The subway is coming from the other side. #subwaydog#brooklyndog #backpackdog #dogcarrier A photo posted by Clara Loon (@looningaround) on Mar 31, 2016 at 6:18pm PDT

Precious cargo

Frenchies ftw.

Subway Shibe

Can you see the sign?

Yes, because dog vision.