Prague is a very dog-friendly city: Prague is the capital of a country where 41% of households have at least one dog. Czech people love dogs!
Public transport
It is true: Prague has the best public transport in the universe! And the best thing is: Dogs travel for free. You just need a ticket for yourself.
You can buy tickets via the app “Pid Litacka” (my favorite) Or directly inside the tram on these orange contactless devices (works with Master or Visa Card, but be aware of the card payment fee) Or you can buy them in shops.
Dogs travel for free
There is no need to buy a dog ticket in Prague! Even if the Pid Litacka app offers dog tickets, this only applies to the outer districts, not to Prague itself!
A muzzle is mandatory
Especially on crowded tourist routes, tram drivers seem to attach more importance to a muzzle. At the end of the working day and on the weekends, the trams in Prague can be very packed (Tip: check the capacity utilisation on Google beforehand).
Once I was even kicked off the tram in the middle of my journey. The train driver got off and came to my seat in person and said in English: “Your journey ends here. You have to continue on foot!”. But that’s how I discovered the most beautiful panorama view of Prague (at Strahov Monastery).
I therefore recommend that you always have a muzzle with you when travelling in Prague with your dog. I often watched locals do the following: They put on the muzzle when they enter, but as soon as they found a seat, they take the muzzle off again. If the locals do it, you can do it too, I guess 😉
Taking the tram in Prague
The railways are pretty (there are new ones and the old red ones). The routes are picturesque and a cheap alternative to tourist buses (e.g. tram number 22 via Malá Strana neighborhood). The old red trams are the most comfortable for traveling with a dog. The seats are in 1 row and there is plenty of space in the corridor.
Another practical tip about Prague public transport: When the bus/tram stops, the announcement announces the next stop instead of the current one, which confused me a lot at the beginning!
Taking the bus in Prague
Buses in Prague are cramped and drive very roughly. Some buses are very loud, which really stressed out my dog.
I would recommend to travel by tram instead of bus if you have a dog.
Taking the metro/subway in Prague
Attention, there are not always elevators!
There are very long, very scary escalators – my dog is a bit panicky about them, so I have to carry her there (or have her carried) or skip the metro/subway all together.
Alternative options: Taking an Uber
Especially at night, when there are no more public transport services, this can be your last resort to get home. But beware, with a dog you have to order a special Uber Animal Taxi, which costs more than a regular one.
Walking
Walking in Prague is fun. Prague is a very European thus pedestrian friendly city. There are many zebra crossings that make walking your dog in the city very pleasant. But beware – “Pozor Tram” means that trams will not stop!