Of course, such carrying is not suitable for large breeds of dogs, but for medium ones, I think this is just a must have thing if you are lovers of an active lifestyle. If you like hiking and cycling, then it is very convenient because it develops. I was riding a bicycle with a dog when Osito was tired of running, I put him in my backpack and rode on. Now I bought a basket for this on the trunk here. In my Instagram channel there is an overview of this basket for great, but here you can buy it.
We also flew with this carry on a hike in the Crimea, I just folded it and put it in a backpack.
There are two types of carrying bags for dogs: open with openings for the legs, heads and closed. The backpack is designed only for sitting and lying posture. And with openings for paws, it is suitable only for small breeds.
20 cm high carrying
Sling
For permanent use of this carrier as the main sling, it is suitable for dogs of small breeds. But as an aid, when the back is busy, and the dog is tired, the sling will fit larger.
For example, I'm going to take a sling for a trip around Camino. We will walk 20-30 kilometers a day and if it is hot, the dog will definitely get tired. I won’t be able to put it in a backpack, and there will be tracking sticks in my hands, so carrying on my hip in my hands is also not an option. And so that no one bothers anyone, and the dog rests and my hands remain free, the sling is perfect. The shoulder strap can be adjusted.
Made slings of breathable fabric. Some models have a strap / ring to hold the pet around the collar. There are winter and summer models. But I am confused by those models that are sold in stores. They seem voluminous and hot to me. You may have to sew for your own needs.
Soft carry
This is the perfect carry for a small breed dog or puppy. It is comfortable to ride the metro, in the car, and fly in the cabin. Nowadays, it is not always required that the carrier have stiffeners when traveling in the cabin. But on trains, it’s all the same what way to go with.
Soft cases come with or without a frame, the walls are made of transparent fabrics for full air access and monitoring. Only pick up carriers that have the fabric as breathable as possible. Although there are carbines in such carriers so that the dog does not jump out, they are stupid, in my opinion. You can buy them at any pet store, or you can search the Internet, the choice in online stores is huge, for example here or at the same Aliexpress you can still buy. It will go a long time, but there are interesting and inexpensive models.
Our first carrying was soft, but the day after the purchase it had to be returned to the store. The dog was simply afraid to get inside. The inner walls were black. This also needs to be taken into account. Although I have a type of burrowing hunting dog, but it happens.