| The choices for pet carriers have become dizzying! | | | | or plastic that could injure your pet.o Is the carrier soft |
| You can spend anywhere from $30 up to $1,000. | | | | inside?o A nice, removable pad in the bottom that you |
| There are pink carriers, crocodile-style, and genuine | | | | can wash is essential for your dog carrier.o Are the |
| leather carriers, carriers that allow your dog's head to | | | | straps securely attached to the bag and sturdy? You |
| stick out and other carriers that make it impossible to | | | | do not want them to break while carrying your dog. |
| guess there is a dog inside. | | | | Style |
| When shopping for a carrier there are functional things | | | | After reviewing the pet carriers available you will |
| to consider first. After that, it is all a matter of style and | | | | probably find several bags that are functional for you |
| personal taste. Shopping for a dog carrier is much like | | | | and your pet. After that, it is becomes all about |
| shopping for a new purse. | | | | personal style. There are choices from pink to serious |
| When you are planning an elegant evening out you | | | | plaid and briefcase styles. |
| might shop for a small purse just to carry an ID, a small | | | | What does your dog think about the carrier? |
| amount of cash and essential cosmetics. For daytime | | | | If your dog screams, shakes and tries to jump out of |
| you might choose a large purse that will carry | | | | the carriers you choose, he probably needs a little help |
| everything under the sun you might possibly need in a | | | | from you to learn that carriers provides him with more |
| day's time. You most likely will need room for | | | | and fun and freedom with you on the go. Teach your |
| checkbooks, keys, a wallet, makeup bag, books, | | | | dog that his carrier is a great place to be. Start with |
| coupons, and on and on. Different tasks require | | | | tossing a treat in the bag and allow him to jump in the |
| different sizes and styles of purses. The same is true | | | | bag to retrieve the treat. Place him gently in the bag |
| with dog carriers. | | | | and give him treats. Make a big fuss of him inside the |
| Your dog may prefer some dog carriers over others. | | | | bag. Have a special word to say to him each time you |
| Qualityo Does the pet carrier have a sturdy bottom? | | | | place him in the carrier so he knows what to expect |
| A sturdy bottom can help to make your dog feel | | | | and give him his treats. Take some time to acclimate |
| secure while being transported in the carrier.o Check | | | | your dog to the carrier before you actually take him on |
| to be sure there is not protruding pieces of hardware | | | | a trip inside the carrier. |