subject: Find The Best Dog Carrier - There Is A Variety To Choose From! [print this page] Find The Best Dog Carrier - There Is A Variety To Choose From!
When you travel with your dog you probably plan on using a dog carrier. These are a great way to secure your dog and help to ensure that he is not hurt during your trip. It's an easy way to also ensure that your dog has plenty of food and water for the trip. Choosing the right one can be a little tricky. For a trip that requires an airplane ride you might not want your dog to have too much freedom to move but you don't want them to be so snug in their crate that they are uncomfortable.
When you choose a dog carrier for your pet you need to know how large your pet is and approximately how much he weighs. If your dog is a large dog, it might make it difficult to move the carrier so you need to know how heavy he is more for lifting purposes than anything else. You might wait to put him in the crate until you get to the airport or are getting in the car so that you don't have to carry him far and risk dropping him.
Many of today's dog carriers have the approximate pet size that they will hold printed on the box. If you are unsure if the carrier will hold your pet you might want to visit a pet friendly store in order to ensure that the crate is large enough. Most, however, will give you adequate information so you don't have to try it out before you purchase it. It makes it far more convenient when you are trying to shop online for that perfect carrier, you don't have to go all over town this way either.
Most of the popular carriers are plastic all way around with the little metal door. While that might be required for a plane ride if you are just looking for something for the car then you might consider an actual crate. These types of carriers give your dog a little more room and a little more air. While the plastic versions are ventilated they only have a row of slats across the upper portions of the sides and back of the crate. For a large dog it might still be really hot and uncomfortable for them. A crate version of a dog carrier is open all the way round, looking more like a cage. Your dog can see what's going on better and be able to get more air.
