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🏙️ THE DOG MOM TOTE

Venator™ Dog Tote Bag

AS SEEN ON INSTAGRAM 4.8★ FROM 2,400+ DOG MOMS FITS UNDER PLANE SEATS TRENDING IN BROOKLYN & LA 5,000+ HAPPY PUPS AS SEEN ON INSTAGRAM 4.8★ FROM 2,400+ DOG MOMS FITS UNDER PLANE SEATS TRENDING IN BROOKLYN & LA 5,000+ HAPPY PUPS

Stop leaving her home. The carrier that actually looks like a designer handbag that was made just for you.

$149.90$199.90Save 25%
Size S
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WHY DOG MOMS LOVE IT Built like a handbag. Made for your pup.
Looks Like a Tote
Designed as a handbag first - no one will know there's a dog inside until she pokes out.
Cushioned Interior
Soft sherpa-lined bed keeps her relaxed enough to sleep on the ride.
Safety Tether Inside
Internal leash clip keeps her secure - she can't jump out when you open the top.
Sturdy Base
Reinforced bottom means no sagging - she sits up properly on every walk.
Made for your toy or small breed
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Chihuahua
All sizes
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Yorkie
Up to 15 lbs
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Toy Poodle
Up to 15 lbs
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Maltese
5-10 lbs
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Mini Dachshund
Up to 15 lbs
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Cavapoo / Havanese
Up to 15 lbs
Not sure which size? Check the size guide in the accordion below - dimensions listed by breed.
Madison K.
Madison K.

I'd been adding the $195 one to my cart for SIX MONTHS. Finally bought this instead and honestly? Cannot tell the difference. My Yorkie sleeps in it during my whole coffee walk.

Sarah B.
Sarah B.

Brought Biscuit (Maltese, 8 lbs) to brunch last weekend. Three women stopped me to ask where I got the bag. Nobody even realized there was a dog in it until she popped out 😂

Jenna R.
Jenna R.

Was skeptical because I've burned $80 on Amazon carriers that broke in a month. This one is actually solid - the base doesn't sag and the straps feel like a real handbag. My Chihuahua now runs to it when I grab my keys.

PERFECT FORTake her literally everywhere
Coffee Shops
🥂 Brunch
🚗 Uber Rides
✈️ Under Plane Seats
🏥 Vet Visits
🛍️ Shopping
🌆 City Walks
🍷 Wine Bars
5,000+ DOG MOMSReal pups, real city walks
#VenatorTote
Biscuit
Biscuit
Maltese · 3 yrs
★★★★★
Olive
Olive
Yorkie · 5 yrs
★★★★★
Theo
Theo
Mini Dachshund · 2 yrs
★★★★★
Luna
Luna
Chihuahua · 4 yrs
★★★★★
Mochi
Mochi
Toy Poodle · 1 yr
★★★★★
Pearl
Pearl
Cavapoo · 3 yrs
★★★★★

The Venator Tote comes in three sizes - choose by your dog's weight and body length.Small: Best for dogs 5-8 lbs (Chihuahua, small Yorkie, Maltese puppy). Internal: 12" L × 7" W × 9" H.Medium: Best for dogs 8-12 lbs (standard Yorkie, Maltese, Toy Poodle, Mini Dachshund). Internal: 14" L × 8" W × 10" H. Fits under most major airline seats.Large: Best for dogs 12-15 lbs (Cavapoo, Havanese, larger Toy breeds). Internal: 16" L × 9" W × 11" H.When in doubt, size up - your pup should be able to turn around and lie down comfortably.

The Venator™ Toy Dog Tote Bag is a soft-structured carrier designed to look and feel like a premium handbag. Twin shoulder straps, top opening with secure closure, side mesh ventilation panel, and a cushioned sherpa-lined interior bed.An internal safety tether clips to your dog's harness so she can't jump out when you open the top. The reinforced base prevents sagging - your pup sits upright the entire walk, not slumped at the bottom.Designed for dogs 5-15 lbs. Holds up to daily city use - coffee runs, Ubers, café visits, light air travel.

Spot clean the exterior with a damp cloth and mild soap. The interior sherpa cushion is removable and machine washable on a gentle cold cycle - air dry only.To keep the structured shape, avoid overloading or submerging the bag in water. Store flat or upright when not in use.

Shipping: Ships within 1-2 business days. Free shipping on every order. Tracking included.Returns: 30-day no-questions-asked returns. If your dog refuses to use it or the size isn't right, send it back for a full refund - we cover the return shipping. Backed by Venator Commerce.

What Customers Say

Real reviews from verified buyers
Ashley M. - Brooklyn
I get I leave the house. People assume it's a designer bag - I just smile and nod. My Yorkie loves the attention.compliments literally every time
Taylor R. - Austin
to bring into a wine bar. Matches everything I own and looks intentional, not like I'm hauling a pet around.Finally a carrier I'm not embarrassed
Megan L. - Chicago
My Chihuahua when I pick up my keys. She used to hate her old carrier - this one she actually naps in.RUNS to this bag
Priya S. - Toronto
Bought this thinking she'd hate it like the last three. She and fell asleep within 10 minutes. Game changer.climbed in on her own the first day
Lauren K. - LA
I've had cheap totes break in under two months. Eight months in with this one and it . The base hasn't sagged a single bit.still looks brand new
Sophie T. - Miami
The stitching, the straps, the interior - all of it feels . Took it on a flight to NYC and it slid right under the seat.way more premium than $110
FOR THE DOG MOM WHO BRINGS HER EVERYWHERE

Stop leaving her home.

The tote that doesn't look like a carrier. Designer-handbag aesthetics. Half the price of the one you keep adding to cart.

Fits dogs up to 15 lbs Airline-friendly sizing Reinforced base
4.8 · 2,400+ dog moms
Woman walking in city with small dog in Venator tote bag
FITS BREEDS LIKE Yorkie · Maltese · Toy Poodle
 
 
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You keep leaving her home.

Not because you don't want to bring her. Because every carrier you own looks like medical equipment, a gym bag, or a sherpa crate she refuses to get into.

EVERY OTHER CARRIER

Looks like a chore

  • Looks like a gym bag at brunch
  • The Amazon one's strap already snapped
  • Sherpa carrier collecting dust in the closet
  • Your arms are killing you after 20 minutes
VENATOR™

Looks like the bag, not the bag

  • People don't realize there's a dog in there
  • Compliments wherever you go
  • She actually wants to get in it
  • Hands-free for your coffee and your phone
 
 
BUILT LIKE A HANDBAG. NOT A CARRIER.

The details you'd expect from a $200 bag.

Stylish AND functional - the pairing every dog mom keeps searching for. Here's where the money went.

Venator tote bag on a café table
01
THE SILHOUETTE

Structured. Tonal. Editorial.

Cream body paired with blush-pink leather trim. The same neutral palette the handbag brands you save on Instagram are wearing this season. Set it on the café table - nobody will guess what's inside.

Gold hardware close-up
02
THE HARDWARE

Brushed gold, not gym-bag chrome.

Heavy brass-finish clips and D-rings - the kind that don't bend, snap, or look cheap when the light hits them.

Reinforced base detail
03
THE BASE

Reinforced - so she's not flopping around.

A rigid structured panel under the lining keeps the bag in shape and gives your dog a stable floor instead of a sagging hammock.

Strap and leather trim detail
04
THE STRAP

Padded shoulder + adjustable crossbody.

Two top handles for tote-style carry. An adjustable shoulder strap for the 15-block walk to Trader Joe's. Your arms thank you after 20 minutes.

I get compliments wherever I go. Nobody realizes there's a dog in there until he pokes his head out.

- Real Venator™ review

WILL SHE FIT? YES.

Find your dog. Pick your size.

Sizing is the #1 reason carriers get returned. Here's exactly which breeds fit comfortably in each Venator size - so you can buy once and get it right.

S
UP TO 8 LBS
13.4 × 9.4 × 6.5 in
M
8-12 LBS
15 × 11.4 × 7.3 in
L
12-15 LBS
16.9 × 13 × 8 in
SIZE S Chihuahua in Venator tote

Chihuahua

3-6 lbs

SIZE S Yorkie in Venator tote

Yorkshire Terrier

4-7 lbs

SIZE S Maltese in Venator tote

Maltese

5-7 lbs

SIZE S Pomeranian in Venator tote

Pomeranian

3-7 lbs

SIZE M Toy Poodle in Venator tote

Toy Poodle

6-9 lbs

SIZE M Mini Dachshund in Venator tote

Mini Dachshund

8-11 lbs

SIZE M Cavapoo in Venator tote

Cavapoo

9-14 lbs

SIZE L Havanese in Venator tote

Havanese

10-15 lbs

Made For Main Characters

Not a carrier. A handbag that happens to hold your dog.

Every detail is engineered to disappear into your outfit - until someone notices the tiny face peeking out and asks where you got it.

Venator toy dog tote bag styled in a café setting
As seen on every dog mom worth following
It carries like a tote, looks like a designer bag, and - somehow - your dog will actually want to get in it.
  • 1

    Soft-Structured Silhouette

    Holds its shape on your shoulder like a real handbag - no sagging, no gym-bag slump on a crowded sidewalk.

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    Sherpa-Lined Interior

    The kind of soft that makes her curl up and nap inside - even at brunch. The closet-carrier days are over.

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    Twin Shoulder Straps

    Carry it on your forearm in line at the café. Drop it on your shoulder for the walk home. Both ways, it looks intentional.

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    The Strangers-Stop-You Effect

    You'll get the question at least once a week: "Wait - where did you get that?" And you finally have an answer worth saying out loud.

V Built with the small-dog mom in mind. Every stitch.
BUILT FOR YOUR ACTUAL LIFE

Coffee. Plane. Trader Joe's. The back of an Uber.

Not a fashion bag that pretends to be a carrier. A carrier built for the four places you actually go every week.

Dog in tote at café
01 · CAFÉ + BRUNCH

Brunch is back on the calendar.

Hook it on the chair. Order your latte. She watches the world from the top of the bag while you eat. Hands free, phone free, no leash to wrap around the table leg.

Tote under airplane seat
02 · AIRLINE-FRIENDLY

Fits under most major airline seats.

The M and L sizes are built around standard in-cabin under-seat dimensions. Check your airline's specific requirements - but on Delta, American, United, and JetBlue, this slides right in.

Tote at grocery store
03 · ERRANDS + WEEKEND

Trader Joe's. Target. The dry cleaner.

She comes with you. The padded crossbody strap means your arms are free for the basket. Sturdy base means she's not bouncing every time you stop for the granola.

Tote in back seat of car
04 · CAR + UBER

Uber-friendly. Vet-trip-tested.

The interior leash clip keeps her secure on the seat. Strap through the seatbelt and she rides safely. No drivers asking you to leave - to them, it just looks like another tote.

 
 
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REAL DOG MOMS · REAL REVIEWS

From women who finally found the bag.

4.8 · 2,400+ verified reviews

Hannah M.

VERIFIED BUYER

Basically the Dagne Dover one I was eyeing for months - at half the price. Mochi sleeps in it. I wear it to work. Best impulse buy of my year.

Yorkshire Terrier · 6 lbs · 3 months in

Jess D.

VERIFIED BUYER

She RUNS to it when she sees me grab the strap. I was so worried she wouldn't get in - I've spent so much money on carriers she's refused. This one she chose herself.

Cavapoo · 11 lbs · 6 weeks in

Aisha K.

VERIFIED BUYER

Three compliments at brunch on Sunday. Nobody even realized there was a dog in there until Coco popped her head out for a piece of bacon.

Maltese · 7 lbs · 4 months in

Emma T.

VERIFIED BUYER

Honestly love it. Took my Boston Terrier puppy in the L - fit fine but he's pushing the upper limit so we have to size up if he keeps growing. Quality is great. The pink trim is gorgeous in person.

Boston Terrier puppy · 14 lbs · 5 weeks in

Maddie R.

VERIFIED BUYER

I'd been adding the $200 designer one to cart for a year and never pulling the trigger. Got this instead. The quality is unreal for the price. No regrets at all.

Chihuahua · 4 lbs · 2 months in

Rachel B.

VERIFIED BUYER

Took Hugo through TSA. Slid right under the seat on the plane. He slept the whole flight. Made traveling with him actually possible - and I felt cute doing it.

Mini Dachshund · 10 lbs · 8 weeks in
 
 
THE COMPARISON YOU'LL MAKE ANYWAY

Same handbag aesthetic. Almost half the price.

You know the one you've been adding to cart and closing the tab on. We're not going to name it. You already know exactly what we mean.

  • Structured base + soft sides - built like a real tote
  • Brushed-gold hardware (heavy, not hollow)
  • Padded adjustable crossbody + top handles
  • Interior safety leash clip
  • Fits under most airline seats
THE OTHER ONE
$195
Designer DTC carrier
VENATOR™
$109
Same look. Better strap.
You save $86 - and she doesn't know the difference.
 
 
BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT

Everything you wanted to ask.

The questions we get every day - and the honest answers. Tap a question to read more.

 
 
Woman walking in city with small dog peeking from Venator tote bag at golden hour
VENATOR™

Stop leaving her home.

In two weeks, she'll be coming with you to brunch. To the café. Through TSA. To the back of the Uber. You'll wonder why you waited this long.

BRING HER EVERYWHERE

30-day money-back guarantee · Ships in 3-5 days · Free returns on sizing