The carrier will be needed for comfortable transportation of the dog in a car and train, as well as for visiting exhibitions.

Here are some tips on how to choose a dog carrier and how to train your dog properly.

How to choose a carrier for a dog?

  1. Dog carriers are soft (for example, fabric in the form of a bag) and hard (for example, plastic in the form of “chests”).
  2. If you have a small dog and you’re looking for a carrier to take it on the bus, you’ll probably prefer a soft carrier. Firstly, it is lighter, secondly, the dog will be more comfortable in it, thirdly, the empty soft carrier is very compact.
  3. If the dog is larger and heavier, and the trips are planned for long distances, a rigid carrier will be more convenient. A hard plastic carrier is a must not only when transporting a dog in a car abroad, but also on a train or plane! Without it, your dog will not be allowed on the train or the plane.
  4. If you must carry your dog in a carrier, it’s best to choose a carrier with wheels, one with a retractable handle (similar to a suitcase) so it’s easier to roll, and/or a shoulder strap (so you can carry your dog hands-free).
  5. The carrier should be chosen according to the size of the dog. The dog must be able to stand upright inside the carrier without leaning over. However, you should not make large allowances for the width and length of the animal. If there is too much room in the carrier, the dog will “wiggle” in the carrier when braking or turning while moving. In a properly selected carrier, the dog, standing, occupies the main area of the “room”, leaving no room for extra “maneuvers”, but only so that it can turn around inside.

How good and comfortable is the carrier?

For dogs and owners, the carrier has many advantages:

  • The movement of a dog in trains, planes and ships is allowed only in a carrier;
  • Many hotels (especially foreign ones) require pets to be carried when settling in;
  • In the apartment, the dog gets an additional “corner of private life”, which it has a genetic need for;
  • During exhibitions, the carrier allows the dog to calm down, and the owner to distract himself from the dog a little and even leave, if necessary, which is impossible without a carrier;
  • With a carrier, it is easier and more convenient to accustom the dog to trips in the car – it will not run around the interior while driving, will not pollute the interior with its paws (you can lay special bedding);
  • In the carrier, you can isolate the dog when necessary – for example, if people come to you who do not like or are afraid of dogs, etc.