Find the Perfect crate for Taking Your Dog on Vacation
It’s great to take your dog on vacation with you. To keep your dog safe and comfortable, and make your trip enjoyable, you need to have the right crate.
You can’t pick just any ol’ dog crate for traveling. It needs to be safe and comfortable for your dog and depending on your travel plans, may need to also be compliant with the rules and regulations of United States Airlines Requirements, USDA regulations and the International Air Transport Association. Make sure you know what you need so you can select the best crate to meet all your requirements. You will need to do some homework!
The size of the crate should be cozy but not cramped for your dog. Airlines may have specific size requirements and those may vary from carrier to carrier.
The crate should be sturdy. Many manufacturers crush test and impact test their kennels. Look for a kennel that exceeds (not just meets) airline requirements if you are traveling by plane. There are different rules for animals flown in the passenger cabin versus those flown as cargo.
For travel in your own car, you will have more flexibility in choosing a kennel. You can purchase kennels to fit your specific vehicle. You may choose to put two pets in the same kennel in your car. Airlines may restrict putting 2 animals in the same kennel based on species, size and age.
No matter how you travel, make sure the dog’s kennel is well ventilated.
Kennel and Crate builds furniture for dogs, so we can’t provide you with a travel crate, but we do want you to keep your pet safe. Please do your research and make the right travel kennel choices for your pets.
When you are ready for a custom crate for your home, order standard single and double kennels online. Call/text 405-624-0062, email office@kennelandcrate.com, use the Connect tab or follow us on any social media @kennelandcrate to learn more! We’d love to build the perfect kennel for you. Read our other blog posts to learn about choosing the perfect kennel.