Favorite/best carrier for plane travel??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jennmac415 · 12-03-2012, 07:29 PM

Just booked our flights to go home to Oregon for Christmas

..we are leaving on the 16th....of course we are taking our new baby, Beckham home to meet his Schnauzer brother Kobe and his other Yorkie sister Chelsea, should be great..I am really nervous to travel with him though...never taken an animal on a plane before.. I have been on DogJaunt already, it is great site...

My question at the moment is ( I am sure I will have more to come)... which carriers have you all used and which carriers do you like the best... and the worst??? Beckham is, I guess, what is called a "teapot"

..he weighs 12 lbs at 5 months...I really want him to be ok during the flights and am worried about his comfort.... thank goodness we are on nonstop flights going to Oregon AND coming back to Kansas...I am reading about all different carriers and getting all confused, there are so many...

I would apreciate any advice you have... thanks!

AllDogBoots · 12-03-2012, 09:11 PM

I traveled on Southwest a few years ago and used a medium sized Sherpa pet carrier for my 10 pound boy. It was absolutely perfect! Original Deluxe Airline Approved Dog or Cat Carrier by Sherpa

KimInMD · 12-06-2012, 07:50 PM

Karen is correct. We have the same carrier for our 17 lb. teapot Shih Tzu, Lola, and it works fine for her. Happy Trails!

jennmac415 · 12-07-2012, 04:19 PM

I ordered and received today the green and brown Sheep's.... Soooooooo now how do I get him to go in it??? Lol... He is pretty spoiled... Never been in a carrier yet... I tried putting some treats inside... He just reaches his head in far enough to grab them and run.... Little bugger!!

msyorktown · 12-07-2012, 05:02 PM

I too have the sherpa bag, Raelle loves it, she goes right in!
Do you crate your boy? Raelle was crated when she was younger....now the sherpa is just like another crate to her, just much more comfortable

jennmac415 · 12-07-2012, 05:47 PM

I did crate him when I first got him....I have to confess I'm not good about crating him now though....I only work 2 hours a day...so I tire him out really well in the morning before I go to work at 1:00, then I just put him in my master bath room with his toys and his doggie bed and a baby gate....he is very spoiled.....lol

RileyDC · 12-07-2012, 06:06 PM

I have a Sturdibag.

http://andasmalldog.com/petcarrier/

Lil Sis · 12-07-2012, 06:48 PM

I have (and sell) both the jaraden soho bag and the kwigy Bo bags. They do have a new larger soho bag and I really like that one best

msyorktown · 12-07-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I have (and sell) both the jaraden soho bag and the kwigy Bo bags. They do have a new larger soho bag and I really like that one best

Shinja do you have a pic of the new soho bag? How much is that one?

KimInMD · 12-08-2012, 06:10 AM

Jenn- Put Beckham in. Give him a treat. Put him in (and zipped up). Give him a treat. Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat. Eventually he will grow to love his bag. I fly with all four of my babies very often. Everyone does great in their bags because they know they will get treats. Happy Trails to you!

Lil Sis · 12-09-2012, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE=msyorktown;4073412]Shinja do you have a pic of the new soho bag? How much is that one?[/QUOTE]

It not a soho but a get a way bag.

here is the web sites add--- they retail for about $210.00 but you know I will give it for less -- around 20% off

Getaway in style and comfort with chic bag designed with both you and your pet's comfort in mind.
Getaway in style and comfort with this chic bag designed with both you and your pet’s comfort in mind.
Our traditional and timeless design ensures years of stylish travel with your pet. We have added interior pockets for your essential items. The carrier interior is well appointed with padded sides and a microfiber removable pillow for easy cleaning.
In this package:
Getaway Pet Carrier(large) – 18.5” W x 12.75” H x 10.75” D
Removable foam 1.5” thick pillow
Logo Medallion with swivel trigger snap hook
[FONT=Times New Roman]Capacity:
• Up to 16 lb. (Tea Cup Poodle, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle...etc)[/FONT]
Features:
• Pleather
• Hidden pockets on both sides of the carrier for incidentals
• Magnetized pocket closure
• Padded interior for pet comfort and safety
• 2 interior pet safety strap tethers (Removable & expandable)
• Removable foam pillow (Washable cover)
• Divide a compartment into 2 small compartments
• Carry handles with padded grips
• Padded adjustable shoulder strap

12-03-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
jennmac415 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wichita, KS and Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 17	Favorite/best carrier for plane travel??? Just booked our flights to go home to Oregon for Christmas..we are leaving on the 16th....of course we are taking our new baby, Beckham home to meet his Schnauzer brother Kobe and his other Yorkie sister Chelsea, should be great..I am really nervous to travel with him though...never taken an animal on a plane before.. I have been on DogJaunt already, it is great site... My question at the moment is ( I am sure I will have more to come)... which carriers have you all used and which carriers do you like the best... and the worst??? Beckham is, I guess, what is called a "teapot" ..he weighs 12 lbs at 5 months...I really want him to be ok during the flights and am worried about his comfort.... thank goodness we are on nonstop flights going to Oregon AND coming back to Kansas...I am reading about all different carriers and getting all confused, there are so many... I would apreciate any advice you have... thanks!

12-03-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I traveled on Southwest a few years ago and used a medium sized Sherpa pet carrier for my 10 pound boy. It was absolutely perfect! Original Deluxe Airline Approved Dog or Cat Carrier by Sherpa __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

12-06-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
KimInMD Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD. Posts: 1,078	Karen is correct. We have the same carrier for our 17 lb. teapot Shih Tzu, Lola, and it works fine for her. Happy Trails! __________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart

12-07-2012, 05:02 PM	#5
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	I too have the sherpa bag, Raelle loves it, she goes right in! Do you crate your boy? Raelle was crated when she was younger....now the sherpa is just like another crate to her, just much more comfortable __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

12-07-2012, 05:47 PM	#6
jennmac415 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wichita, KS and Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 17	I did crate him when I first got him....I have to confess I'm not good about crating him now though....I only work 2 hours a day...so I tire him out really well in the morning before I go to work at 1:00, then I just put him in my master bath room with his toys and his doggie bed and a baby gate....he is very spoiled.....lol Last edited by jennmac415; 12-07-2012 at 05:49 PM.

12-07-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
jennmac415 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wichita, KS and Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 17	I ordered and received today the green and brown Sheep's.... Soooooooo now how do I get him to go in it??? Lol... He is pretty spoiled... Never been in a carrier yet... I tried putting some treats inside... He just reaches his head in far enough to grab them and run.... Little bugger!!

12-07-2012, 06:06 PM	#7
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	I have a Sturdibag. http://andasmalldog.com/petcarrier/ Last edited by RileyDC; 12-07-2012 at 06:08 PM.

12-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#8
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I have (and sell) both the jaraden soho bag and the kwigy Bo bags. They do have a new larger soho bag and I really like that one best __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

12-08-2012, 06:10 AM	#10
KimInMD Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD. Posts: 1,078	Jenn- Put Beckham in. Give him a treat. Put him in (and zipped up). Give him a treat. Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat. Eventually he will grow to love his bag. I fly with all four of my babies very often. Everyone does great in their bags because they know they will get treats. Happy Trails to you! __________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart

12-09-2012, 11:09 AM	#11
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	2 large.png large getaway.png[ QUOTE=msyorktown;4073412]Shinja do you have a pic of the new soho bag? How much is that one?[/QUOTE] It not a soho but a get a way bag. here is the web sites add--- they retail for about $210.00 but you know I will give it for less -- around 20% off Getaway in style and comfort with chic bag designed with both you and your pet's comfort in mind. Getaway in style and comfort with this chic bag designed with both you and your pet’s comfort in mind. Our traditional and timeless design ensures years of stylish travel with your pet. We have added interior pockets for your essential items. The carrier interior is well appointed with padded sides and a microfiber removable pillow for easy cleaning. In this package: Getaway Pet Carrier(large) – 18.5” W x 12.75” H x 10.75” D Removable foam 1.5” thick pillow Logo Medallion with swivel trigger snap hook [FONT=Times New Roman]Capacity: • Up to 16 lb. (Tea Cup Poodle, Chihuahua, Toy Poodle...etc)[/FONT] Features: • Pleather • Hidden pockets on both sides of the carrier for incidentals • Magnetized pocket closure • Padded interior for pet comfort and safety • 2 interior pet safety strap tethers (Removable & expandable) • Removable foam pillow (Washable cover) • Divide a compartment into 2 small compartments • Carry handles with padded grips • Padded adjustable shoulder strap __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy Last edited by Lil Sis; 12-09-2012 at 11:10 AM.