Backpack for a dog

A backpack for a dog is not a joke or a joke. On sale there are indeed special backpacks for dogsdesigned for long walks and travel. Such a backpack consists of two bags-bags, located on the sides of the dog for a uniform load.

How to choose a backpack for a dog? Like a tourist backpack designed forpeople, the "dog" backpack should be primarily comfortable and safe for health. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the fastening system and the material from which the backpack is made.

Let's start with the fastening system. The backpack base is a kind of bondage made of belts, on which the backpack sections are attached. The belts should be made of a soft, but durable material, and secured in such a way as to avoid displacement during movement. The backpack itself should be anatomically correctso that the dog does not get tired of the back.

Must be present adjustment of straps along the lengthso that you can accurately fit thethe size of the animal. This is necessary in order to balance the load: the location of bags in the end should correspond to the position of the center of gravity of the dog, taking into account its dynamics.

A backpack for a dog must have several fasteners (preferably at least three - two under the belly and one on the chest) so that it can be well fixed on the dog's body, without squeezing the stomach and chest.

Those places that are in contact with the body of a dog(belts, shock absorbers, valves, inner walls of bags) must be soft. Often they are supplied with additional substrates. This will help to avoid the discomfort of the animal. Especially important are such soft substrates for dogs of smooth-coated breeds.

A backpack for a dog should be made from a light,durable, high-quality waterproof material that can be easily cleaned of dirt, and if necessary, washed, not being afraid that it can shed. Color is not principled, but preferably prefer bright colorsso that the dog can be seen from afar, if she suddenly decides to run away.

Pay attention to the quality of accessories (zippers, fasteners, etc.). Useful additional accessories - ring for leash and reflective stripes. Very good ventilation is important so that the dog's back does not sweat under the backpack.

Usually, dog rucksacks are available in different sizes depending on the volume of the animal's chest. Whatever the size of the backpack, The total load should not exceed ten percent of your dog's weight. It is very important that the load is symmetrical, that is, the mass of bags in the filled state should be the same.

The backpack should be precisely adjusted on the back of the animal: do not hang out and do not constrict the movements of your pet when walking, sit tight on the shoulder blades and do not overtighten the abdomen and chest, do not rub anywhere.

Desirable begin to accustom the dog to the backpack gradually. Puppy can walk at first with empty orvery light backpack, then you can gradually increase the load in accordance with age, temperament, physical form and state of health of the dog.

A backpack for a dog can be a useful acquisition, but only with reservations: you need to purchase only quality anatomically correct backpacks that fit your dog in size. AND Do not force a dog to carry a backpack if it does not want it, and also if in a backpack is not necessary: ​​it is not a fashion accessory, but a purely functional thing.