Carrying a backpack for dogs: description, selection criteria and use

If you want your four-legged friend to accompany you on tourist trips and walks, then you need to immediately think about how you will move together. Not always your dog can happily mince nearby, for example, if it is a public place or airport. The best solution would be to purchase a sling - a special carrier for pets.

Before buying, you need to clearly understand how, where and when you will use this backpack, take into account the size of your pet and, of course, your financial capabilities. It’s better to invest not in a brand model as a priority, and carried from quality materialsso that she can serve you for many years, and not some fashion season.

Many owners take their pets with them to various events and travel, and in such cases, sling is simply necessary not only as a fashion accessory, but also as a part that greatly simplifies life.

And in such modes of transport as a bus, plane, ship and boat, carrying is a prerequisite for the dog to be able to accompany you. Many places set their own rules regarding dogs traveling with their owners, so all this must be explored before the trip, so as not to get into an unpleasant situation.

Public transport behind the scenes forces pet owners to move around because their absence threatens the safety of those around them. Yes, and the pet itself with such a crowd of people can be seriously excited.

If you do not have the most hardy pet, and long walks are unbearable for him, then carrying is a humane and appropriate solution. It is also recommended to transfer in a sling dogs that do not get along with strangers, are shy, or, conversely, indiscriminately pestering any passerby.

Considering the size of your dog when choosing a sling is one of the most important points that cannot be ignored. The animal should calmly move in the bag - nothing should constrain movements. If there are long trips ahead, then there should be a place in the bag to stretch out for sleeping so that nothing will flow - this applies to both backpacks on the back and chest slings.

The material must be waterproof and high-quality, the seams should not stick out or dig into the dog, the locks should not scratch the skin of the animal.

The sling should be easily unfastened on parts for washing or have a single non-marking material. It is very important to sanitize your backpack, even if you have washed it.

There should be holes in the sling for good ventilation. The backpack itself should give the dog the opportunity to look around, otherwise the animal may experience panic attacks.

Of course, All belts must be tightly fastened so that the dog does not fall to the ground.

There are several varieties of such portable devices.

• Shoulder bag: very reminiscent of a women bag, there is a hole only for sticking the dog’s head. Suitable for small dogs and puppies, but especially move in such a bag will not work. This is not the most comfortable option, but for short "distances" it can be quite suitable. The sling comes with a zipper and a pair of straps of various lengths. Aesthetically, such a bag looks very impressive, and often the choice is made on the basis of appearance, and the comfort of the pet fades into the background.

• Box: the ventilation in this case is just excellent, the frame is installed, you can put it on your shoulders or hold it in your hand.

• Sling: very similar to the option for newborns. You can wear the dog on the chest, the owner’s hands will be free, and the weight of the pet will be evenly distributed in front. Large dogs cannot be carried in a sling, only small and medium breeds feel quite comfortable in a sling. The maximum weight that is provided for the sling is 8 kg, and it is not recommended to exceed the value, because it is not only inconvenient for the animal itself, but also an excessive load on the owner's back. Slings have many advantages: they can be worn both on the stomach and on the shoulder, flipped to the back - and will always be equally comfortable. The animal has a view on the sides, and not in front, like with backpacks, and it is possible to lay a dog.

• Backpack: a kind of frame sling, the dog is looking back from you. Can be worn on the back.

• Transformer: loose framed backpack with wheels.

• Traveling: An excellent hiking option for those planning travel trips, long-distance trips and other variations of an active lifestyle. Often the animal gets tired on the road, and such a backpack will be just a godsend. But this bag will become an outlet only for short periods of time, because the only pose for transportation, in which the dog can be placed for carrying inside the backpack, is a sitting one, and if you are in a static state for a long time, limbs can flow.

Sewing a backpack is a very painstaking task. Even in the manufacture of one model, several types of fabrics are used.As a rule, the basic base fabric is nylon or polyester, but there are different variations depending on the price category of the future product. Nevertheless, the base must be water-repellent and very durable, protect the pet from wind, rain and other weather conditions. And also the material must be wear-resistant so that the dog does not tear and scratch it.

To ensure oxygen access, several holes of various sizes are necessarily provided. For winter models, insulating inserts or additional layers of nylon are added. A synthetic winterizer is more often used as a gasket, less commonly - cotton. The inserts are especially important for small breeds of dogs and for shorthair, since in the cold season they do not have enough heat of their own.

Carrying a pet sometimes seems more productive or safer, but you still need to remember that this is a temporary pastime - the bag limits the movement of the animal, its legs and the whole body can become numb. Just like with a leash, you need to complete all the important things, and immediately release the animal "free."

In other circumstances where it is necessary to carry it, it will do an excellent job of giving the dog a feeling of closeness with the owner and, therefore, of security.

Be sure to consider the moments of climate change, the season of the year when you plan to use the backpack, because the sizes, models, and materials of which the accessory is made will be different.

So, for the summer time, you can use plastic models and not get anything metallic - the material quickly heats up in the sun and can burn your pet. The holes should be made of mesh, not covered with plastic wrap. Even if an animal in a bag with a porthole can see what is happening around, there will be a shortage of oxygen inside, and asthma attacks may occur.

For winter, do not forget to purchase models with a double insulation pad for protection against cold weather.

The outer part of the bag can be made of natural material, but from the inside it must be made of artificial, resistant to damage from fangs and claws.

Size is very important. Put your pet inside if the animal can move completely freely - this is a great model. If the movements are constrained, then see other options.

Be sure to introduce your pet to the accessory before using it. Often the dog is not afraid of the sling itself, but of the unknown, and even a couple of minutes of preliminary acquaintance can make a difference.

Carrying is a great, modern option for active owners who want their pet to keep them company more often. At the moment, the market is full of all kinds of backpacks with a variety of prices. But despite the possibilities of your wallet, Your pet’s comfort and wear resistance should be a priority.

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