| Small dog carriers become a must in our on-the-go | | | | requirements should be satisfied. Prices will range |
| society. Dogs are an increasing part of our lives, and | | | | from $20.00 to $400.00, any budget will be able to |
| keeping them at home is becoming more and more | | | | afford one. |
| out of the question. Therefore having a way to | | | | There are many features. Some of the high priority |
| transport them, when they are with us becomes a | | | | safety features to consider will depend on the |
| more desirable option. There are two basic kinds of | | | | desires of the small dog owner. If the small dog |
| small dog carriers. Those carriers approved for use | | | | carrier will be primarily used in the automobile, then |
| when we fly and those for use while driving and / or | | | | features like being able to be strapped to the car |
| walking. The biggest distinction between small dog | | | | seat like a baby carrier is available. For the on the go |
| carriers for the airlines is the carriers are | | | | person, who will be carrying the small dog carrier, |
| non-collapsible. They also feature stainless steel wire | | | | some come with wheels and collapsible handles like |
| openings for ventilation. Outside of that everything | | | | airline luggage. Others feature backpack, across the |
| else in an on a small dog carrier is the same. | | | | chest messenger styles or sling styles. They all |
| Some minimum requirements for them is there is | | | | feature accessory pockets and mesh windows for |
| room enough for the dog to move around and | | | | the pet to look out of. Some feature open and close |
| comfort for the pet when in the carrier. Most small | | | | claps allowing the pet to stick their head out the top |
| dog carriers will have a center anchored strap which | | | | of the carrier. |
| allows the dog to turn around without getting | | | | They come in all types of material. Leather is not a |
| entangled in the strap. If the dog cannot do that, the | | | | big featured material, largely due to cleaning ability, |
| carrier is too small. The ideal carrier is one where the | | | | but if one wants leather, it is available. Mostly fabrics |
| dog can turn around, if there is more room than that | | | | like denim, cotton / poly blend, natural canvas and |
| then the carrier is too large and will defeat the | | | | faux leathers are featured. The interiors offer quilted, |
| reason for the carrier. One needs to keep in mind, | | | | fake fur, and berber. Pets, while in the carrier, |
| dogs are clean animals and will not use the potty in | | | | especially if they are traveling need to have a toy to |
| the same space they live. So, get a carrier big | | | | keep them from getting bored. Accessory pouches |
| enough, but not too big. | | | | are also found on the better small dog carriers. The |
| There is no end to the style. From back pack, | | | | closures range from zippers to Velcro. Size as far as |
| stroller, purse, across body tote, and messenger bag | | | | the weight of the dog vary from just a few pounds |
| (across the chest) totes the dog owners | | | | to 10 pound dogs. |