A Travel Pet Carrier can be used for a variety of reasons. Some people only use their pet carrier to take their puppy to the vet for a check-up, while others use the dog carrier everyday. As your puppy becomes accustomed to riding in his travel pet carrier, he will be safer there as you navigate through the shopping malls. For an older dog, the use of a dog carrier is ideal, as she can sleep as she needs while you go about your errands. A designer pet carrier available for your every need.

• There are a variety of dog carriers available
• Please spend time going through dogtravelpro to decide which dog carrier will best meet your needs.

What to Consider When Choosing a Pet Carrier

• If you do much walking with your pet, you may want a back-pack dog carrier that will convert to a wheeled dog carrier for those long strolls. When you are on grass, your dog can be in his dog carrier back-pack, when you get to sidewalks, convert to a dog carrier convertible stroller.
  
• Do you take your puppy everywhere you go? If you travel frequently, and your dog goes with you, you may want more than one travel dog carrier so that it will complement your outfit. Remember, a designer dog carrier can be a fashion statement.
  
• Do you travel by air frequently? Some airlines allow you to take your small dog with you in the cabin of the plane if in a travel dog carrier that will fit under the seat. This is the safest way for your little companion to travel by air, as she is with you at all times. If you have to change airlines, you will know your puppy is safe in the pet carrier and there will be no danger of the puppy not making the connection with you
• If you are out with your little dog where there are many children, the pet carrier will be a refuge when he gets tired of the "little people".
  
• Is your pet still a puppy, or an older dog?  It might be best to get a front pack dog carrier where your pet fits snugly on your chest, so that you can re-assure your pet and see how he is
  
  doing if you are concerned about the age of your pet
  
• A pet carrier is also ideal for securing your puppy safely in the car while you travel.
  

The proper size of travel pet carrier is very important. Your dog needs room to lie down, turn around and stand up comfortably. If he is comfortable, he will learn to love his little pet carrier den. Be sure to measure and weigh your pet before choosing the dog carrier. A puppy the size of the one on the left is too big for a dog carrier, and would need a wire crate or plastic crate for house training. An Airedale puppy at 8 weeks of age can travel to his new home by air, in a dog carrier, but soon outgrows one. Each dog carrier indicates what weight of puppy or dog that it will accommodate.

When Should You Buy a Crate and What Kind Should You Buy?

It is a good idea to buy a wire or plastic dog crate for puppy training as it is easy to clean if puppy has an accident. A dog crate is also useful for a safe place for puppy or young dog to stay when you are busy or at work. The puppy will be safe, will not be able to escape (chew his way out) and eat something that could harm him. If you are buying a dog crate for puppy training, be sure to purchase one that will be comfortable for your puppy when full grown. Small dogs grow very quickly and would soon grow out of a puppy size dog crate.  If you use the dog crate for training, the puppy will learn to love this crate and will want to go in for a rest even when full grown. Never put the puppy into his dog crate as punishment, but rather make the dog crate a fun place to go where he gets a treat. If you start with short periods of time in his dog crate, he will learn to love it, and happily run into the dog crate when it is time for bed, or for you to leave to work.