{"id":740,"date":"2012-04-27T16:40:12","date_gmt":"2012-04-27T16:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/?page_id=740"},"modified":"2022-03-04T05:26:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T05:26:30","slug":"choosing-the-right-travel-kennel-for-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/choosing-the-right-travel-kennel-for-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Travel Kennel for Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether your are shipping your dog by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/guides\/how-to-ship-a-pet-by-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/guides\/how-to-move-a-pet-by-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">land<\/a>, you will need to purchase a travel kennel or crate. A kennel ensures your dog&#8217;s safety and lets airline employees or your professional pet transporter move your dog easily and safely. A crate-trained dog feels happy and safe inside their kennel, or den, where they can relax and feel secure. Overall, a travel crate or kennel makes the transport process easier on everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-large-should-my-dog-kennel-be\">How Large Should My Dog Kennel Be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog\u2019s kennel should allow them to sit, stand, lie down and turn around. Another way to look at sizing a kennel is to measure your dog and get a kennel 3 to 4 inches taller than your dog. It&#8217;s important to be as precise as possible to ensure the safety and security of your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog is pug-nosed, go ahead and buy one size larger than normal. These breeds need the extra space for breathing, especially if traveling by air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-kennel-materials-should-i-look-for\">What Kennel Materials Should I Look For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kennels for travel should be constructed from a rigid, sturdy material like wood, plastic, or metal. The typical travel kennel is a hard plastic as they are highly regarded as the safest way to transport a dog, and most airlines require a plastic kennel when transporting a dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog is traveling in the cabin of an airplane or in a car, you may be able to use a soft-top kennel. These types of kennels, however, are not appropriate for shipping your dog in the cargo bay of an airplane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-kennel-features-do-i-need\">What Kennel Features do I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog\u2019s kennel should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No wheels, or removable wheels<\/li><li>A handle or other way to move the crate without touching the dog<\/li><li>A secure latch, but no lock<\/li><li>An area for an identification label<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-prepare-my-dog-s-kennel-for-travel\">How do I Prepare My Dog\u2019s Kennel For Travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/listing2.aspx?c=125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transport your dog<\/a>, make sure to properly prepare the kennel for the shipping process. This will keep your dog safe, and help anyone that comes in contact with your dog during travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare your dog\u2019s kennel for transport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Label the kennel with &#8220;LIVE ANIMAL&#8221; tags, &#8220;THIS SIDE UP&#8221; arrows, and your contact information.<\/li><li>Tape a picture of your dog along with their name to the side of the kennel.<\/li><li>Add comfortable bedding to the bottom of the crate (<em>something that smells like home will make your dog more comfortable<\/em>).<\/li><li>Place a food and water dish with ice cubes (<em>or a frozen water bottle<\/em>) and regular dog food inside the crate. Make sure airline employees or your pet transporter can feed and water your dog without opening the kennel door.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Content Updated: April 23, 2019 &#8211; Lisa Friedrich<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your are shipping your dog by air or land, you will need to purchase a travel kennel or crate. A kennel ensures your dog&#8217;s safety and lets airline employees or your professional pet transporter move your dog easily and safely. A crate-trained dog feels happy and safe inside their kennel, or den, where they&#8230;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/choosing-the-right-travel-kennel-for-your-dog\/\"> Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":9545,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animals"],"acf":{"blog_post_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_post_entry_footer","blog_post_entry_footer_cta":null}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=740"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/740\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipguidessd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}