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