Pet Travel
Henkelion Airline Carrier Review: 40 Flights and Road Trips Later
A long-term test of the Henkelion soft carrier after dozens of flights and highway miles with Biscuit and Poppy.
A first flight with a six-pound Yorkie was going to be an ordeal. The carrier under the seat changed the math.
A long-term test of the Henkelion soft carrier after dozens of flights and highway miles with Biscuit and Poppy.
I measured both carriers the way an airline does, then flew them. Here is when the Henkelion wins and when the Sherpa is worth the higher price.
Why the Henkelion soft-sided carrier earns its place under the seat, in the car, and everywhere else small dogs travel.
A first flight with a six-pound Yorkie was going to be an ordeal. The carrier under the seat changed the math.
A first-person, step by step guide to measuring, packing, and fitting a soft-sided carrier under an economy airplane seat with your small dog inside.
Fourteen months, two road trips to Colorado, and three flights with a very anxious Yorkie. This is the honest Henkelion review, including the zipper moment that almost ended it.
A year after I bought the Kurgo Tru-Fit for my two Yorkies, here is what has held up, what has worn, and who should skip it.
I spent three months testing both harnesses in the back seat of my 2019 Honda CR-V with my two Yorkies. One fits tiny dogs the way a seat belt should. The other is the better all-around walking and riding harness for a slightly bigger dog.
The difference between a restraint that has been tested and one that has only been sold. Here is why certification is the part I will not skip.
A first-person story about a hard-braking scare and the crash-tested harness Poppy now wears.
A step-by-step guide to fitting and anchoring a crash-tested harness so a small dog is actually protected, not just clipped in.
Eight months, forty-five car rides, one size exchange, and a belly strap that works loose. The honest version of the Kurgo Tru-Fit story.
Two years, seven thousand miles, two Yorkies and a door pocket: why the SLSON collapsible bowl set is the travel gear I never replace.
A side by side comparison of collapsible silicone travel bowls and stainless steel dog bowls, tested over a month of motels and road trips with two small Yorkies.
Why a two-pack of collapsible bowls stays in my car, my carry-on, and my everyday routine.
A first-person story about a leaking water container on a road trip and the collapsible bowl setup that fixed it.
Hydration for small dogs needs a schedule and a familiar bowl. Here is the routine I use with my two Yorkies.
After a year of daily use and a dozen road trips, here is the unvarnished truth about the SLSON collapsible bowl set: what wore out, what did not, and the cleaning habit you will need.
A dog owner's long-term look at the Furhaven packable travel bed after hotels, tents, car rides, and a full year of washing.
I packed both for a season of road trips with two small Yorkies. The Furhaven folds into a tote and the Coolaroo stands on legs, and they solve different problems.
A foldable Furhaven bed does more than keep a small dog comfortable. Here are ten reasons it earns the suitcase space on every trip.
A first-person story about a restless first hotel night and the packable bed that solved it on every trip after.
The folding bed is easy to buy and easy to leave in the bag. This is the packing, placement and timing routine that gets small dogs to actually use it on the road.
After six weeks, three trips and four wash cycles, here is what nobody tells you about the Furhaven travel bed.
Six months and roughly forty travel days with a nervous six-pound Yorkie, tested the way it should be: short drives first, then the big ones.
I spent a season testing both on a Yorkie who panics in the car. Here is what really happened on the drive from Texas to the Gulf.
Biscuit is a six pound Yorkie who used to tremble before the car left the driveway. Poppy, eight pounds, wanted to climb into my lap at seventy miles an hour. Here is why the calming chew is now as essential as the carrier.
A first-person story about trying a calming chew before a long drive after nothing else worked.
A five step routine that combines timing, a back seat setup, and a calming chew to help a small dog stay settled from the driveway to the destination.
After six weeks with an anxious 6-pound Yorkie, Nadine shares the calming chew results she would not believe from a one-star or five-star review.
A long-term test of the Henkelion soft carrier after dozens of flights and highway miles with Biscuit and Poppy.
Fourteen months, two road trips to Colorado, and three flights with a very anxious Yorkie. This is the honest Henkelion review, including the zipper moment that almost ended it.
A year after I bought the Kurgo Tru-Fit for my two Yorkies, here is what has held up, what has worn, and who should skip it.
Eight months, forty-five car rides, one size exchange, and a belly strap that works loose. The honest version of the Kurgo Tru-Fit story.
Two years, seven thousand miles, two Yorkies and a door pocket: why the SLSON collapsible bowl set is the travel gear I never replace.
After a year of daily use and a dozen road trips, here is the unvarnished truth about the SLSON collapsible bowl set: what wore out, what did not, and the cleaning habit you will need.
A dog owner's long-term look at the Furhaven packable travel bed after hotels, tents, car rides, and a full year of washing.
After six weeks, three trips and four wash cycles, here is what nobody tells you about the Furhaven travel bed.
Six months and roughly forty travel days with a nervous six-pound Yorkie, tested the way it should be: short drives first, then the big ones.
After six weeks with an anxious 6-pound Yorkie, Nadine shares the calming chew results she would not believe from a one-star or five-star review.