Dog Carriers

Gibby's Gear: Quality Dog Carriers and More

When you bring home a puppy or shelter dog, you're bringing home a sweet and loyal new member of the family. Like any new addition to a household, your adorable new poochie will need all kinds of equipment as he embarks on his new life with you.Gibby's Gear is a Utah-based online accessories marketplace that offers the kind of high quality merchandise that is essential to getting off on the right "paw." We carry unique and well-made goods such as dog carriers, dog leashes, collars, feeding equipment, and much, much more: hand-selected by us for quality, durability, uniqueness and value.

Why Dog Carriers Are a Must-Have

Too many new dog owners bring their pets home without carriers or crates, not understanding that they are an essential ingredient to proper pet training. Dog carriers come in all shapes, sizes and types including plastic/wire ones and those made purely from wire. Here are some reasons why crates are so important:

• A crate serves as a dog's "home base" and it is a place where he can feel secure in a new and strange environment. Don't look at it as a cage: look at it as a retreat. When you place a comfy pillow, water and maybe a toy in his carrier, he will come to adopt it as his own special "bedroom." You can get your work done around the home without constantly having to supervise your puppy or worry about what he's doing; your dog can sleep comfortably in his carrier without having to fret about children constantly carrying him around or otherwise disrupting his rest.
• Crate training is recognized by experts as the very best way to house train your dog. Your pooch will never soil a confined space: so as he is learning where to go potty, you can keep him in his carrier for a few hours and then take him outside to do his "thing." Your new baby will quickly learn that outside is the place to go for waste-related business! If he is given free rein in the house, he may develop bad habits that will be harder to break later.
• Crate training is recognized by experts as the very best way to house train your dog. Your pooch will never soil a confined space: so as he is learning where to go potty, you can keep him in his carrier for a few hours and then take him outside to do his "thing." Your new baby will quickly learn that outside is the place to go for waste-related business! If he is given free rein in the house, he may develop bad habits that will be harder to break later.
• Carriers are ideal for pet transport: whether you are traveling by plane or if your dog is simply due for a visit to the vet. Dog carriers with handles make for easy transport anywhere, and since he's already used to the crate as his "special place," he will feel more secure on the road.

What Size Carrier Should I get?

If you get a carrier that is too large (say, for a small puppy) then you risk having your dog feel comfortable soiling within its confines. If the crate is too small (say, if you bring home a full-grown shelter dog) then your pet will feel cramped and uncomfortable. Most experts agree that the perfect crate size is one in which your dog can easily turn around.

Why Shop at Gibby's Gear?

We carry the carrier models that are harder to find, such as two-door designs for ultimate convenience. No more searching all over town for just the right crate: you can find yours at the Gibby's Gear website with just the touch of a button. We offer free shipping on most items, and our customer service is second to none! Dog carriers are essential equipment for any new pet owner: the right one will help make your new friend's transition to his new home more successful for you and more secure and comfortable for him.