Pet Carriers

Pet carriers are a great solution to the dog owner who does not want to leave their dog alone. Now you can take your dog anywhere and feel comfortable knowing that your dog won't run into the street, chase after anything, or get into trouble. You can keep your hands free with some of our dog carriers, or just look great while toting your dog with you. Buy a pet carrier today and you'll never have to leave your dog alone again.

Train your pet early
Pet carriers enable your small pet to take part in your daily life. Yet, most pets feel nervous when they are forced into a small space UNLESS they have learnt that it is the way they won't be left behind. Introduce the pet carrier when your pet is still small can eliminate that fear. By training your pet early, you can expect to see your pet hops into the carrier when you are putting your shoes on! More so, your pet will adapt to the small space of a compact design which makes it easy for you to bring him or her along.

Learn your relationship and preference
Pets have personality too - some are timid and shy and some are fearless, but all love our attention. Likewise, we develop different degrees of attachment to our pets. Do you need a carrier for transporting your pet to and from the vet's office only or are you looking for one that you can take your 'sidekick' to many places including restaurant and opera house? It matters because for an average size pet that weighs 6 to 12 lb., you may want a design that offers more than one carrying methods. Are you looking for a fashionable design that announces your pet's presence or a discret design with which no one knows you have a pet? Will your partner share the responsibility of carrying the pet? If so, his or her opinion also counts

Don't spend too much
For example, puppies from the same litter can vary in size and don't be surprised if you pet grows to be bigger than you were told! Besides, an active puppies can soil the carrier in no time. Not only the perception of space varies from person to person, you also have a lot to learn about your behaviour and what features can best serve your travel needs with your pet. If you can bring your pet to work, you may need more storage to hold a laptop and a mean to strap a jacket for your pet. If your pet is your shopping buddy, you may opt for a lighter weight one with narrow body. We also found that pet owners purchase a new pet carrier every nine to fifteen months because the carrier is worn out or they just need a new design to match their changed clothing style. Do look for the important feataures listed on the right. We have added a new Trading Post section for users to sell an outgrown carrier and buyers looking for special deal.

Must Have Key Features
Zipper with locking device This is perhaps the most important feature. Look for this locking device on the zipper so that the zipper can only be open from the outside by lifting the zipper puller and the connected safety pin. Therefore, your small pet cannot force there way out from the inside. A sturdy structure with good support Have the carrier set up, put in some items(say cans of treats) that weigh similar to your pet's full grown weigh and try it on your body with the various carrying methods. The shape of the carrier should hold up reasonably well. Some degree of compression is acceptable but the carrier should not collapse particularly in the mid section. The carrier should be levelled to the ground and not be tilted. It should also has a base support hard enough to hold your pet and would not sag. Make sure the strap is comfortable to you and the total weight is manageable. Use of hygienic material Whether it is hair, crumbs from the treats or dirt trapped in your pet's hair, you will need to clean the carrier from time to time. In addition, most pets are still in training when they first use a carrier. Accidents do happen and a design with features (such as our floor tray) that can temporarily hold the liquid is desirable. Please check the base support. It should be made of hygienic materials for frequent cleaning. Wooden board wrapped inside lining is a bad idea.