Dog Carriers and Slings Airline approved pet carriers, multi-purpose dog carriers and convenient dog slings to make taking your dog with you safe and easy!     

Dog Bike Carriers and Baskets Take your pup for a bike ride with these convenient and fun bike baskets from PetZip, Kurgo and Snoozer.  

The Snoozer Roll Around 4 in 1 Pet Carrier is an approved airline* dog, cat, and pet carrier that makes traveling with your pet easy.  Perfect for traveling, this carrier converts into a backpack, car seat, and pet bed, enabling pet owners to bring their dog or cat just about anywhere.  Available in three sizes for dogs up to 30 pounds, and two colors.  *Always check with your airline carrier to confirm approved carrier sizes and rules.   Roll Around Dog Carrier Backpack Features: 4-in-1 Versatility: Use as a dog backpack, carrier, dog car seat, and pet bed Breathable: Mesh on three sides for pet comfort and visibility Safety: Includes internal harness clip for keeping pet secured Colors: Available in red or black Warranty: One Year Warranty Shipping: Free shipping in contiguous USA Roll Around Dog Carrier Backpack Sizes: Medium: Width: 14 inches Height: 20 inches Depth: 11 inches For dogs up to 15 lbs* Large: Width: 15.5 inches Height: 23 inches Depth: 12.25 For dogs up to 30 lbs  

  Traveling with Your Pet During the Holidays It is hard to believe that it is already the holiday season.   Many of us with pets wouldn't think of spending the holidays without them. If your Furry Traveler is like mine, you are probably planning a road trip. The following tips and information will help your trip be a successful one. Careful planning can make your trip go more smoothly, whatever your mode of transportation.   If you are not staying with family or friends, more and more hotels now allow pets. Be sure to make your reservations well in advance as they can fill up quickly. HOTELS: 5-Star hotels such as Trump Hotels, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton often include extra luxuries for your dog, including special bedding and spa treatments.   If 5-Stars don't fit in your budget, you will still want a nice, clean room. There are many hotel chains to choose from, most offer Rewards Memberships so you can accumulate points and get a free night once in a while. My personal favorite is LaQuinta, www.LQ.com. Many are brand new hotels or newly remodeled with large rooms and all have free internet and even breakfast! There are no extra pet fees (unless there are damages, of course). Their website allows you to check for hotels along your driving route, which helps you decide what city to stop in if your trip takes you longer than one day to reach your final destination. Many of the Intercontinental Hotels (www.ihg.com) also allow pets but you may have to pay a pet fee.  WEATHER: Here is something to think about if you are changing climates. On a recent trip up north, we found it pretty chilly and my Florida dog ended up needing to wear a coat – good thing I was there selling dog products! If your dog has sensitive paws and is not used to the cold, boots might be appreciated. Just because they have fur coats, doesn't mean they will always be warm enough. TRAVELING BY CAR:   Buckling up is an important safety precaution for pets. Many states and provinces now require that pets be restrained while in a moving vehicle and restraints have several advantages. They help protect pets in case of a collision and they keep pets from running loose and distracting the driver. They also keep pets from escaping the car through an open window or door.   Cats and smaller dogs are often most comfortable in pet carriers and crates. Carriers give many animals a sense of security and familiar surroundings and can be secured to the car seat with a seat belt or a specially designed carrier restraint (like a child's seat).   There are also pet restraints available that can be used without carriers, including harnesses, seat belt attachments, specially designed pet car seats, as well as vehicle barriers, and restraint systems.   Absolutely do not leave your pet in the car unattended. Even with windows cracked, and even on a seemingly nice day, temperatures in a car can quickly escalate and kill your pet. If you will have to leave the pet, the pet shouldn't have come along for that trip.   Keep your pet hydrated. On a trip, it's tempting to skimp on the food and water to avoid pit stops. While you do want to cut back a little, just for your pet's comfort while on the go, be sure your pet gets enough to drink and eat. The To Go Bowl allows your pet to drink while traveling and the removable cup can store dog treats for your rest breaks. If you are driving with a pet, plan for plenty of stops to walk you pet, and give the pet food and water.   Your dog should always wear a collar with an ID tag that includes your cell phone number so you can easily be contacted if needed.  Allowing your pet to have his own travel bag will help you keep things organized. Some things to remember in the bag are an extra leash, medications, Hairbrush, food, bowls.   There are so many other great travel products available now than there were just a few years ago. You will be amazed how much easier traveling is when you use some of them. Websites such as www.FurryTravelers.com specialize in pet travel products and are a great one-stop shopping place for your pet travel supplies.   Pet Travel Statistics from Bark Buckle UP:   In an accident, an unrestrained animal is dangerous to the human passengers as well. Even in an accident of only 30 mph, a 15-pound child can cause an impact of more than 675 pounds. A 60-pound dog can cause an impact of 2,700 pounds, slamming into a car seat, a windshield, or another passenger. Even if the animal survives, it can impede the progress of rescue workers for whom every moment is precious.   Unrestrained pets can also distract the driver, and cause an accident. Even pets that are normally well behaved could be frightened by something unusual and dive for the driver's feet or lap. Following a car accident, an unrestrained pet could escape and be hit by another vehicle or cause another collision. A frightened dog may attack strangers who are trying to help.   Bark Buckle UP utilized the Travel Safety Evaluation Booklet used by police agencies nationwide and concluded that 98% of pets do not travel properly restrained, which means that only 2% of pets travel safe in vehicles. Bark Buckle UP, the pet safety national awareness program, works with Police and Fire Chiefs nationwide to communicate to the public the necessities of, "Why Buckle" for your pets safety, passengers, driver and our first responders.   Be one of the 2% that buckles up your pet!  

This is the first of many products that I will be reviewing for Furry Travelers.  The reviews will be posted weekly, so please check back with us.  If there is a specific product you would like us to review, please let us know!   I chose the Wander Carrier because it is one of the travel products I use most, and absolutely love.  I travel quite a bit with my little Bichon Frise, Cookie (below), and we have found this carrier to be very sturdy, versatile, convenient and comfortable.      Sturdy:  The Wander Carrier is made of luggage grade fabric with a solid top, waterproof bottom, and the sides are reinforced with a steel rods.  You definitely feel your pooch is protected in this carrier.    Versatile:  Of course I have used the Wander Carrier to carry Cookie from place to place, but I have also used it as a crate for short periods when I had to leave her alone in a new location such as a hotel room.  Having this familiar carrier helps Cookie feel at home wherever we may be.  Finally, and maybe the best safety feature, is that you can strap the Wander Carrier into your car by putting the seat belt through the handle and around the carrier.  What a great design!   Convenient:  While there are many carriers around, this is the only one that I know of that is both sturdy and also folds down to approximately 2 1/2 - 3 inches for easy storage.  There is an interior tether to attach to your dog's harness and even a side pocket to keep a dog leash, car keys, cell phone...   Comfortable:  What good is a carrier if your Furry Traveler isn't going to be comfortable?  The Wander Carrier comes with a washable soft fabric pad and the adjustable carrying strap is padded, too.   I have used my carrier for over a year and it still looks good enough for me to use as a display item when I have a booth at a Pet Expo or Dog Show.    The Wander Carrier holds dogs up to 18 pounds and is 17" long by 11" high.  See more details or order yours by clicking here.

Cat Travel Accessories Furry Travelers now carries travel products for your cat!  Find cat carriers, cat harnesses, calming products for cats, cat toys, and more!  

 Susan Lanci designs some of my favorite products. The Sport / Travel Sling is one of them. I travel quite a bit to various Pet Expos, Trade Shows and Dog Shows. My dog, Cookie, goes with more often than not. Cookie is a Mama's girl and wants to be held as much as possible. This can be a bit inconvenient, as you might imagine. Using the Susan Lanci Travel Sling has made my life so much easier! Cookie feels like she is being held, but I have both hands free to help people, write orders, etc.  She'd be happy to "hang around" all day in it.  The Travel Sling is made of lightweight, breathable material that can hold as much weight as you can. Cookie weighs about 9 pounds and does get heavy after a while, but the sling holds her with no problem. I have sold them to owners of heavier dogs, but I would say the ideal weight to be between 4 – 9 pounds.   The Susan Lanci Travel Sling is available in assorted colors, including Black, Gold, Brown, Purple and Pink. It is washable and Made in the USA.                   

The Susan Lanci Travel Sling is one of my favorite products for small dogs.  If you have a little one that loves to be held, this will really make your life easier.  When you use this pet sling, your dog will still feel the comfort of being held right next to your body, but you will have the convenience and comfort of having both arms free.   I use this pet sling with Cookie (9 lbs.) whenever I take her to a consumer or trade show.  She settles right into the sling and barely moves until I take her out.  She will even tuck her little face in it and take a nap.  It is so cute!   Because the sling is lightweight and breathable, it is very comfortable for both you and your pet.  It folds up very small to easily pack for traveling or throwing into your bag.  It is washable and made in the USA!   The designer told me that the sling can hold a dog as heavy as I can hold.  The largest dog I have sold a sling to was 19 pounds.  Cookie is 9 pounds and I can keep her in it for hours at a time.    If you have a small dog, you will love this product!

The Bow Wow Bag is a great product to hang on your favorite leash.  Available in 3 sizes, there is room for your pick-up bags, keys, cell phone and in the Medium and Larger bags you can even include a dog toy.  Not only that, but if carrying your dog's "packages" isn't for you, you can put it in your Bow Wow Bag until you find a trash can.   The Bow Wow Bag is a great way to keep things handy, whether on a daily walk, at the park or traveling.   More info

  Have you already made plans for a summer trip? Is your dog coming along? If you still want to plan a trip that both you and your pooch can enjoy, take a look at these recommended places to travel with your dog! Bone-Voyage!   http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/LrnCoolTravelPlaces