In London, dogs commute on the Underground the same way humans do

• Jim Edwards

• PRINT

Instagram / theizotimesIs this the right train for Cockfosters?

The London Underground is a dangerous place for dogs — it's dark, crowded, and dogs 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 ones.

We've all felt this way on Mondays ...

Always hold onto the handrail when using the escalator, like this miniature greyhound named Daisy Duke.

Sitting on the escalator is NOT recommended.

And we've all read the paper of the person sitting next to us ...

Do dogs prefer Metro or City AM?

Dogs fit right in, on the Tube.