The benefits of a dog carrier are enormous if you want to make sure your pet travels safely. Whether you are taking a sick dog to the vets or travelling by car, bus, sea, train or aeroplane then a dog carrier will be a wise investment. There are many to choose from on the market and you can even purchase carriers with wheels for ease of transportation. Do not forget to check with your airline to make sure that your dog carrier meets their regulations as the rules and regulations do vary and change from time to time.

The prices of dog carriers vary across the ranges, some not very expensive at all, but if you will be doing a lot of walking with your dog carrier then it is worth thinking about buying a roller carrier, especially if your dog is small at the moment it does not take long for them to get bigger (don't forget to take the dogs potential growth into consideration when buying your dog carrier) and therefore a lot heavier. This is an investment that will last so buy the best you can afford and it will pay off in the long run. Do not buy a cheap dog carrier.

The temperament of your dog is another thing to consider when buying your dog carrier, make sure if you have a dog with a nervous disposition that you buy a carrier that has a lot of areas that are clear for less distress to your pet.

Ventilation is important too as you want large mesh areas for ease of air flow, the last thing you want is to arrive at your destination with a hot, dehydrated unhappy dog, which is not only distressing for the dog but also very dangerous.

Lastly for the comfort of your dog, never forget to put some water inside, there are some specially designed water bottles on the market to suit all sizes of dog carriers.

NEVER secure your dog with a lead when inside the carrier as he or she can easily become entangled in it casing injury or even worse they could suffocate.