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Traveling With Your Dog: The Complete Gear & Boarding Guide

Dog travel & boarding · 2026Traveling With Your Dog: The Complete Gear & Boarding GuideCar safety, boarding and sitter options, road-trip and flying basics, and a print-ready packing checklist — everything you need to travel with your dog, with deep-dive guides for each piece of gear.SERP-modeled & sourcedNo medical claimsLinks to 5 deep-dive guidesLittle & large tested MLReviewed by the My Little & Large team•Updated [...]

August 21st, 2024|

Dog Boarding Alternatives: What to Do With Your Dog When You Travel

Dog Travel & Boarding Guide · Updated August 2024Dog Boarding Alternatives: What to Do With Your Dog When You TravelBoarding kennels aren't your only option. Here are the real alternatives to dog boarding — in-home pet sitters, house-sitting memberships, doggy daycare, friends and family, and bringing your dog along — with honest costs, how stressful each is for your dog, and which one fits your [...]

August 12th, 2024|

Best Dog Car Seats (for Small to Large Dogs)

Dog Travel & Car Safety · Updated August 2024Best Dog Car Seats (for Small to Large Dogs)The best dog car seat keeps your dog calm, contained and able to see out — and, just as importantly, keeps everyone safer if you stop short. We tested the booster seats worth buying for small dogs, explain the honest safety truth about boosters, and show you exactly what [...]

August 3rd, 2024|

Best Dog Car Harness & Seatbelt (Crash-Tested)

Dog Travel Safety Guide · Updated July 2024Best Dog Car Harness & Seatbelt (Crash-Tested)An unrestrained dog is a danger to itself and everyone in the car — and in a crash, a loose dog becomes a projectile. A crash-tested harness clipped into your seatbelt is the safest, most practical restraint for a big dog. Here are the picks that have actually passed independent testing, and [...]

July 24th, 2024|

How to Choose the Right Size Dog Kennel for Your Pet

Selecting the appropriate size dog kennel is crucial for your pet's comfort, safety, and well-being. Whether you're using the kennel for travel, training, or as a safe space for your dog at home, finding the right size can make all the difference. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how to choose the perfect kennel size for your furry friend. Why the Right Size [...]

July 23rd, 2024|

Best Dog Car Barriers (SUV & Backseat)

Dog Travel Safety · Updated July 2024Best Dog Car Barriers (SUV & Backseat)The best dog car barriers keep your dog safely in the back — out of the front seats, out of the footwell, and from becoming a projectile in a stop. Here are our top picks for SUVs, cargo areas and back seats, plus how to choose the right type for your vehicle and [...]

July 15th, 2024|

Best Dog Car Ramps (for Large & Senior Dogs)

Dog Travel Gear · Updated July 2024Best Dog Car Ramps (for Large & Senior Dogs)The right car ramp ends the daily lift — and protects your big or senior dog's hips, elbows and spine every time they get in the car. Here are the best dog car ramps for large and senior dogs, sized for SUVs and trucks, with honest picks and exactly how to [...]

July 5th, 2024|

What Size Crate Does a Great Dane Need?

Great Dane Gear · Crate Sizing · Updated June 2024What Size Crate Does a Great Dane Need?Short answer: a Great Dane needs a 54-inch crate as the bare minimum — and many big males need the largest crate made. Here's the size-by-age chart, how to measure one of the tallest breeds, and the giant crates that actually hold.Updated June 202412 min read54" minimum · XXL/oversized [...]

June 26th, 2024|

Best Dog Nail Grinders (Quiet & Low-Stress)

Dog Grooming Gear · Updated June 2024Best Dog Nail Grinders (Quiet & Low-Stress)Most dogs don't hate having their nails done — they hate the noise and the buzz. The right quiet, low-vibration grinder turns a wrestling match into a calm, treat-and-grind routine. Here are the best dog nail grinders for low-stress trims, from the quietest pick for anxious dogs to the most powerful for big, [...]

June 16th, 2024|

Best Dog Dryers (High-Velocity Force Dryers)

Dog Grooming Guide · Updated June 2024Best Dog Dryers (High-Velocity Force Dryers)A high-velocity force dryer is the single tool that turns drying a wet, double-coated dog from a 90-minute towel-and-shiver ordeal into a 15-minute job — and it blows out the loose undercoat while it's at it. These are the four force dryers we'd buy, ranked, with a plain-English guide to CFM, motor power, heat [...]

June 7th, 2024|
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