Sometimes you need to take your dog with you or maybe you just want your best friend around all the time. Maybe it’s in the car or on a plane or to a friends house overnight. To keep your pet safe (and put your own mind at ease), travel with a portable dog crate. They’re easily accessible online and come in any shape, size or material you might need.
If you have a small dog (under 20 lbs), you might even be able to bring your dog on an airplane and have them ride under the seat in front of you. Most airlines like the total weight of the container and the dog to be under 20 lbs, but I’ve never seen them actually weigh them. The most important thing when choosing a crate for air travel is to make sure the top isn’t hard. All airlines have different seat heights, so your dog crate needs to be able to be flexible to fit depending on the height. Mostly it’s your own judgement deciding if the dog fits comfortably in the container and then comfortably under the seat. Your dog’s temperament is of course a factor too. Only take your dog on a plane if you know they won’t be too stressed and they won’t bark the entire trip.
If you want to bring your pet with you on a car trip, your pet will be safer in a portable crate in the back seat. It’s the most dangerous to have the dog on your lap or sitting in the passenger seat. You’d never let a small child move around in the car, so don’t let your dog do it either. If they’re in their crate in the back seat they’ll be safer if you stop quick or get into an accident.
There are a wide variety of portable crates now. Some are mesh, some fold up, most have handles for easy carrying and there are huge discounts online if you take the time to look around.
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