I want to take my papillons on rides sometimes (they each weigh about 7-8lbs) and have been looking at trailers and baskets.

I don't a handlebar basket, but maybe can do a basket on a front rack OR on my rear rack.

I was thinking a flat trailer with a vari-kennel (hard) crate would work too and be safer maybe then the soft sided carriers.

What do you think would be safer?

I DO have a Jamis AUrora which is a touring bike...built to carry a load.