🧳Travel & safety for the Chihuahua
Chihuahua : Harness only: its fragile windpipe, prone to collapse, rules out any pulling on a collar. In the car, an XS crate or a secured carrier is essential; in town, a carrier bag (20-60 €) shields it from crowds and big dogs.
Vet visits, holidays, moving house: sooner or later your dog will travel. The right carrier, proper car restraint, journey prep: our guides cover the gear and habits that turn a trip into a non-event.
In a car, an unrestrained dog is a projectile: a crash-tested crate, a safety harness or a partition grille are the three serious options.
The guides that apply to you
- Dog ramp or stairs: reaching the car and the sofa without injury
Incline, non-slip surface, maximum load: how to choose a dog ramp or steps suited to the car, the bed or the sofa.
- Dog life jacket: essential for boating and swimming?
Buoyancy, grab handle, size and adjustments: how to choose a dog life jacket for boating, paddleboarding or sporty swims.
- Small dog carrier bag: choosing the right one for trains, the metro and city life
Approved dimensions, ventilation, comfort: how to choose a small dog carrier suited to trains, public transport and city journeys.
- Dog safety gate: securing the stairs and rooms of the house
Pressure-mounted or screw-fitted, height, adjustable width: how to choose a dog safety gate to protect the stairs, kitchen or bedroom.
- Retractable or standard leash: which one for your dog?
Safety, leash training, comfort in town: retractable or standard leash, the comparison to choose the right lead for your dog and your walks.
- Choke collar for dogs: why it is a bad idea in disguise
Risks to the windpipe, contested effectiveness, modern alternatives: the choke collar for dogs is a bad idea in disguise, here are the solutions that actually work.