Dog Carriers and Travel

Dog Carriers

Pet carriers can make travel with your dogs and cats easier. These are amongst the most important travel accessories needed when traveling. Dog carriers come in handy whether you're camping, traveling on an airplane, or heading over to your local groomer. Travel dog crates & carriers, while they are vastly different from pet airline crates, their functions are actually quite similar.

If getting your cat or dog to a destination safely is a concern, then carriers can help you immensely with it. Carriers are smaller versions of dog crates giving extra portability when traveling. While some are heavier than others, some are collapsible and made of a blend of lightweight and compact materials. Doing this makes all aspects of pet travel easy.

Some crates for dogs are heavier, bulkier, and more durable. There are also dog front carriers with plastic such as kennels having metal folding mechanisms and construction. Some are just trendy and great when strolling around in more urban areas and neighborhoods such as backpack dog carrier or a bag that provides even-weight-distribution for your back than say something that hangs over-the-shoulder.

Here we will give you easy-to-understand pointers that will help you find out the best dog carriers for you. These dogs and cats carriers are not restricted to travel only, they're essential for all dog and cat owners.

Airline Approved Pet Carriers

A dog airline carrier is required when traveling on an airplane. There are numerous airlines that exist today and every airline has a pet-related guideline. When it comes to flying with your pet, it's always important to check what the rules say about pet carrier measurements. You must check if it stows below the seat. It should safely store your pet on the plane while keeping them comfortable. Airlines are typically laxer if your pet is registered as your companion animal.

Pet airline crates are typically made to withstand constant travel. While you may think a dog travel carrier is a good idea, you must also ensure that it has proper ventilation. They need to have enough room for comfort with a sturdier bottom such as a piece of cardboard with a comfortable inner pad. Furthermore, carriers also provide a leash securely built into the bag so your pet can't escape it. Such a setting is important to have as pets can sometimes escape when traveling to unfamiliar places. Carry on luggage’s don’t have the required breathable space for your dog. At higher altitudes, the air becomes thinner making it even more dangerous. While cabins are pressurized to combat it, your dog will still require a carrier produced by a reputable manufacturer.

A wheeled dog carrier is always a great option when traveling on an airplane since carrying your dog to an airport is arduous and burdensome. Wheel carriers relieve weight from you while your dog is simply wheeled in complete security without having to carry by hand or over-the-shoulder. Some versions also feature backpack options for a hands-free experience and some include shoulder straps, making sure you have a secondary carrying option is also very important when weighing a decision.

Dog Backpack Carriers

When traveling through crowded places dog backpack carriers are also a great way to keep your dog close to you. Your dog doesn’t need to worry about being stepped on when using a backpack carrier as they are right with you. Dog carrier bags can also be used if your dog has a hard time hiking. Small dogs, older dogs, and snubbed nose dogs can all appreciate a dog backpack carrier. Some breeds can have difficulty standing and traveling for long periods of time. It can help your dog take a break when needed while still enjoying the great outdoors.

Backpack and front dog carriers provide even weight support and allow users to travel with more ease. They keep your hands free for any additional carriers, accessories, or additional luggage. A lot of them are offered here in accordance with airline guidelines so it's always best to check. Hikers are typically on the go and need to have the ability to move without burden. Therefore, it's highly recommended if you're an outdoor person to shop for something that offers a hands-free experience.

Dog Bicycle Carriers

While not for everyone, a dog bicycle carrier offers a great way to bring your dog on those early morning bike rides. These types of travel dog carriers attach to the bike handles and have an inner safety leash that can connect to any dog harnesses or dog collar. These are only meant to be used for toy-sized dogs and smaller breeds, typically your dog should be under 15 lbs when using a bicycle carrier. These aren’t to be confused with dog bike trailers that can hold larger dog breeds like golden retrievers.

These are typically constructed with metal bars and are also collapsible and include a built-in pouch as cyclists are always in need of having areas for food storage or placement of their leashes. These also offer complete freedom when traveling on your bike. Perfect for those heading to long-distance picnics or in need of getting places where car travel isn't an option. It's a great way of getting exercise while getting fresh air for your dog or cat. These dog carrier bags also feature leash connectors so your dog or cat can't escape with protective mesh zippered barriers for added security and safety.

Collapsible Dog Carriers

Collapsible dog carriers are one of the best options on the market since these can fold, collapse, and be stored in small places and these features are often seen in higher quality carriers. These carriers are meant for ease of use, storage options, and even pockets. Collapsible carriers are often made with higher quality and durable materials to make up for their collapsible nature. These carriers also come in a wide variety of colors and shapes to fit your own personal style.

If portability and storage are your main concerns a collapsible carrier can quell those fears and most of these are also approved by many of the leading airlines. They're perfect for those people constantly on the go and great for those heading just about anywhere. They're compact and they typically fold to about 1-2 inches thin to a fifth of the overall space and most of them include shoulder straps and built-in carry handles.

If you are worried that your dog will be cramped in a travel carrier, there are expandable dog carriers that can give your dog all the extra room they need. These types of travel dog carriers have dual expandable sides offering almost double the space that a conventional dog carrier. They double as a dog crate and provide three times the room for triple lounging areas.

Suited for the beach or picnic outings and great for the average traveler. Some expand to the point they can fit multiple dogs and puppies inside. They offer zippered entrances and above-top mesh zippered panels for complete aeration and visibility. They're a very popular choice as these provide multiple choices for enjoyment with added functionality. While they're typically a bit larger some even collapse and fold and some are virtually lightweight and provide a multitude of features and options.

Dog Carriers With Sporty Design

Sporty dog carriers are for dog owners who want something to match their lifestyle. These carriers are perfect for taking your dog to the gym or dog yoga classes with their modern designs and pocket space to keep their dog food and treats. For dog owners who want their dog to live in the lap of luxury giving your dog the freedom to look around when you take them shopping for their favorite treats. They're typically built, engineered, and designed with a specific body that allows users to travel when they're doing something that exemplifies their lifestyle.

Some are even aerodynamic and some are designed and constructed with more durable and lightweight materials that provide greater support all around the body of the carrier. These pet carriers come in an array of sizes from small to large pet carriers all meant to be agile and perfect for those fitness junkies.

If sporty carriers aren’t your style, fashion dog carriers might be the perfect fit. They are extremely trendy and designed with a tote look and feel. These carriers are very posh looking and meant to compliment your own personal wardrobe that looks stylish and trendy just about anywhere you go. Perfect for a night or day stroll to your favorite cafe for lunch or perfect for walking around in more crowded urban areas they provide and come in all types of sophisticated bodies and shapes meant to show off.

All of our designer pet carriers offer the same level of support with bottom reversible inner supporting cardboard with protective leash connectors. Some provide complete privacy while others are more opened and have more ventilation with higher levels of sun and peak room with panoramic dual-zippered sunroofs with multiple entrances.

These carriers also offer zippers by the opening to completely enclose them if need be. However, these types of carriers are meant to have the top opened for your dog to stick their heads out while you carry them. Each strap is also reinforced for even large-sized dogs and they all include over-the-shoulder straps. (Some pet crates are even approved for airlines).

Travel Dog Accessories

Travel Pet Bowls:

It's always extremely important to make sure you're always traveling with the right travel bowls and Feeders. We carry a wide selection of both Travel Pet Bowls that are also perfect for cats. Making sure your pet is constantly hydrated and fed during any form of travel is extremely important. Typically bowls for dogs are extremely bulky and harder to take places, they take up too much room whether placed in your luggage or purse and are bulkier and heavier.

These dog bowls are actually waterproof zippered and weigh no more than a couple of ounces and actually zip open and fold in seconds. Some are single for placement of food or water and some offer two interconnecting bowls that double for both food and water placement.

We also carry an assortment of travel water feeders for dogs and cats that provide both filtered water when on the go and some are composed of specially developed thicker-grade plastic and recyclable materials such as made from actual coconut shells. Whatever it is you're looking for make sure he or she has the essential travel gear and accessories for the trip ahead. Perfect for hikers and campers and picnic or beach-goers. These are designed for just about any and all pet owners in need of carrying good and healthy fuel and hydration.

Cat and Dog Car Accessories:

We carry a wide assortment of car accessories for both your dog and cat. First, let's talk about the importance of having the right dog car seat covers. Many car travelers own dogs and cats and our cars often get dirty quite quickly. Dogs and Cats are known to shed lots of hair everywhere. Whether indoors or outdoors - it's part of their nature and therefore it's important to catch that hair follicles with both car seat covers.

Our car seat protectors affix to any and all car models, some are designed to completely place around the frontal or single seats, some are designed to be placed completely around the backseat. Collecting the hair is super easy and they're in a variety of materials ranging from nylon to elastic lightweight fabrics. They can also help catch urine and fecal matter which stains your seats and they all feature slits that allow your seat buckles to function properly so that they don't interfere. They come in very handy with a dog car carrier.

If you're constantly distracted by your cat or dog, we highly recommend taking a glance at our Dog Car Seats that double as a pet carrier. They buckle directly to your existing buckles and provide complete safety so your dog or cat won't escape and keep your pet completely secured with an inner leash connector inside the car seat with breathable top mesh zippered enclosures. Dogs can often escape, bark, or become a distraction, and therefore according to AAA the American Automobile Association many dogs, cats, and other 4-legged animals are either the culprit or have perished in distracted driver incidents over many years.

Here at Pet Life, we recommend that your dog always remains secure in a car. Our car seats are specially designed to completely eliminate such distractions. There are many kennels or carriers that can do the trick in keeping your pet in a confined space. However, such carriers don't properly secure your pet and properly affix the pet onto a seat during low, medium, and high impacts incurred. A car seat won't guarantee your pet's safety but will certainly assist in better protecting your pet. Don't forget to check out our car harnesses for dogs. Perfect when you aren't looking for car seats. They completely connect and buckle straight for the harness onto the seat.

Your dog also needs to be protected with a dog car barrier that prevents them from jumping into the front seat. If a dog carrier for the car isn’t your thing, pet barriers may be what you need. It easily attaches and connects to any and all car models and is extremely lightweight and provide a mesh netting that completely eliminates any and all backseat distractions. We highly recommend buying one of these barriers in addition to a car seat to maximize protection.

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