Dog Carriers That Don’t Suck

“Can’t you just put her in one of those carriers under the airplane seat?” my dad asks me, wondering why I’ve chosen to drive my dog 800 miles rather than fly home with her. “No, Dad, 35-lb dogs don’t exactly fit in a little bag, and it’s logistically impossible for one to be stowed under an airplane seat,” I explain. Again.

Admittedly, around the 10th hour of my recent New York to Chicago road trip, I became pretty envious of anyone who can bring their dog with them as a carry-on. But what’s with some pet owners carrying around their little yorkies and maltese in a tacky Juicy Couture dog satchel or a Reebok gym bag circa the mid-90s? If you must cram your dog into a bag, why not make it one that’s actually aesthetically appealing and roomy? I saw some cute ones at Wagwear and Bowhaus NYC.

Wagwear Boat Canvas CarrierBowhaus Toile Carrier