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 discreet 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.

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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 behavior 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.

Never push your pet inside a new carrier and expect him or her to be cooperative during the trip! Most pets love to be with you wherever you go. Start introducing a good pet carrier when he or she is young, there are few places you can't go. Types and habits - Different pets have different habits. Having the right accessories will make the carrier a more comfortable and acceptable mobile home for your pet. We welcome any suggestions and can custom made any accessories for you at a very reasonable price. History and behavior - Some rescued pet may have been traumatized and are particularly afraid of being left alone. A larger size carrier with a wide body for the pet to curl up and hide is a good idea. A dark interior with strong fabric will also help. For the hyper-active ones, bring a few more treats and attentively acclimate your pet to the experience. Physical situation - We have received special custom requests for a pet with certain physical conditions or to meet certain traveling restrictions. Unusual size can be made. Show on the right is an unusually high carrier for a pet with a terminal condition that could not bend his legs half way to get inside the carrier. With the limited time, the owner wanted to take the pet hiking, the way they had done so often before the pet's condition deteriorated. The story really moved us. Here are some more tips: If your pet has chewing problems, leave a toy inside to keep your pet occupied. You may also apply some 'Bitter Apple' on the zipper teeth to discourage chewing. A calm pet is more acceptable to a small size carrier. The curious one who keep turning inside, you may want to use a large size so that the pet can move freely inside. If you must keep your pet inside the carrier for a long time, flip open the front window flap and roll up all size curtains to allow your pet maintaining eye contact with you. In case your pet is nagging, unzip the front window mesh just enough for your hand to reach in to pet and calm him or her down. All our carriers use zipper with auto-locking device to prevent it from sliding open unless the zipper head is pulled. When it is very hot or cold, utilize the climate control compartment to put a cooling or heating pad inside. In case you cannot find a suitable size pad, use a thin towel to wrap around the one you find and place it between the floor pad and plastic board inside the waterproof floor trap.