A few nice Dog Pet Carriers images I found:

by Ed Yourdon

It is important to keep your canine friend both comfortable and safe when traveling in your vehicle and when you arrive at your destination.

A great product for your vehicle to not only protect the seats from tears, getting dirty or from slobber but also to protect it from dogs who shed a lot. Another item for the vehicle which you may not think about until something dreadful should happen is a seatbelt for your pooch.

Another item which you might find useful for hiking or camping with your dog is a quick release dog backpack. Yes, you heard right … a backpack for dogs, whereby they can carry their own gear with them, such as food, water or perhaps a little sweater during the cooler days. It is perfect for a family that likes to go on extensive walks with their dogs but don’t want to carry long extra food and water.

Have you ever needed to bring your dog on a plane trip or even needed to have your dog go for a walk to do their business, but they are injured and have a hard time walking? The ultimate transporter is designed just for these very needs and more! The “3-in-1 deluxe pet stroller carrier car seat” is exactly that. You put your pooch in the carrier bag, which is attached to a “stroller” so they sit like a baby would in a regular stroller, you then detach the carrier bag from the stroller, attach it to your car seat, then carry it on the plane. Even cats can enjoy this stroller! An amazing invention.

Now that you have basic choices in carrying your pet and having them in your car, let’s give attention to where you put your pooch when you want to go camping and you don’t want to have a dog up to 75 pounds sleeping with you for fear of being crushed if they roll over while you are in your sleeping bag. A portable pet home is perfect for that very situation. It is similar in appearance to a tent for your use but is designed with purpose in mind. You can also purchase a sleeping bag designed for your dog too so that your pooch can stay nice and cozy on those cold camping nights.

There are many products available for your pooch and many that seem outlandish, but, keep in mind what your specific needs are and purchase products that fit those needs.

For more info: www.bigappleherp.com The Pet Gear I-GO2 Traveler is designed to be used as a rolling case, backpack, tote, car seat or as an airline travel carrying case (meets most airline regulations). The Pet Gear Traveler offers a lot of room in a compact but fashionable design and comes complete with removable comfortable fleece pad for easy washing. In addition, a tether to secure your pet and a wheel cover is provided. The large mesh opening provides your pet with a great place to see out. www.bigappleherp.com

Question by soho: Are legs out / in pet carriers comfortable for dogs?
I was thinking about getting an outward hound pet carrier for my dog. There are two styles, one with leg holes so the dog is facing out with their legs sticking out, like a baby carrier, and the other has no holes so it’s sitting inside the carrier. Are either of these comfortable for dogs? I plan on using mine for my puppy who will not get bigger than 10 lbs.
Since some of you are up in arms, some context: I just got a 3 mo. old puppy who is not leash-trained yet, it takes time and in the meantime I have to carry her in my arms some of the time. Sometimes it is just plain unsafe as I may be weighed down with bags and she fidgets. I also plan to take her hiking eventually but because she is much smaller/younger than my other dog, she will get worn out much more quickly and sometimes I will need to carry her so she can rest. It sounds like legs in is the way to go, but since I just posted the question, I’ll wait around for more answers. Thanks to those of you who actually responded to my question!

Best answer:

Answer by Kate M
Carrying you dog everywhere is cruel. It has legs and can walk. Buy a collar and leash and walk your dog.

If you need a carrier, go to walmart and buy a hard sided one.

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by Pet Ferry

Please consider the following reasons why most any pet owner, especially a dog owner should seriously consider making a dog crate part of the household. These are not listed in order of importance. You must decide which benefit is most important to you.

- A place of their own when visitors are present in the home—at this writing the holiday season is quickly approaching which means house guests. Many pets get nervous when company comes. Many owners get nervous for their pets when company visits. Many times the pets end up locked in another room or outside. A dog crate provides your pet with a safe place of their own to retreat into while visitors are present.

- Food and holidays go hand in hand. You know what you want your dog to eat and what foods are restricted. Your visitors will not know what your pet feeding rules are. If your pet is safely in their crate then no unwanted food will be given to your pet that could make them seriously ill or worse. If you have experienced that severe situation then you know what I am referring to.

-Vacation time—How great would it be to have your pet riding with you in the car, in his dog crate, safe, secure, resting out of harms way and just enjoying life as you enjoy the open road.

- Many people love camping and of course we always take our dogs along. Dog crates allow you to relax in the knowledge that your pet or pets are safe and secure in their dog crates when you are not exercising them or engaging is some other interaction directly with them. Your dogs know this crate to be their sleeping area, the same one they had at home, so they are comfortable in it. They will not wonder away. They will not get lost. You know exactly where they are.

- If you show your dogs you probably already know how great it is to have your dog resting in his or her dog crate while you are watching the show or talking to other exhibitors, a great example for the rest of us.

- If you have an older pet they want and require a place to rest that is safe and secure. If you have younger pets in the home this is often a problem for the older dog. Enter the dog crate, their own space, their bed, their safe place to rest away from the others that may want to jump and play instead of rest.

- Now I will say just a bit about puppies and dog crates. There is tons of information available on crate training your puppy so we will not go into that here except to say that crate training your puppy will change your life and theirs for the better.

- Unfortunately our pets occasionally require surgery for some reason. How great would it be to have a place where your crate trained dog could rest in safety while recuperating? That is just another very important use for your dog crate.

Pet crates and pet carriers are not punishment for your pet. Once you have successfully crate trained your pet they will enjoy their crate for the rest of their lives. Never use the crate for punishment. This is counter productive to your goals.

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