Review on 🐾 Extra Large SturdiBag: The Ultimate Flexible Height Pet Carrier for Optimal Comfort and Convenience by James Roper

Bought this along with the larger one for the first flight with my 8 month old Frenchie Artemis. This is the best carrier you can buy for large "small dogs" as it is designed to support their weight. Artie is 11 inches tall and measures approximately 18.5 inches from muzzle to butt. He weighs 28 pounds but will be 30 when he grows up, if not more. This is a larger carrier - expect stares/comments from flight crew BUT THIS CARRIER FITS UNDER THE SEAT. Don't hesitate, be confident and stand your ground when an airline upsets you. Have pictures handy showing how the underseat rack is installed (there are plenty here on Google and visit Dog Walks' website for more info on flying with Sturdi bags). YOU know your dog. I took the big one as a backup when I checked in my dog. I was flying out of Austin, Texas on a Southwest Airlines flight. When registering the dog for the $95 pet fee, the ticket attendant asked to see the dog. When I showed her the stretcher, she looked worried. I told her it was a big stretcher but it would fit under the seat and I showed her how the stretcher flexed. Another member of staff chimed in and said I couldn't get my dog under the seat and I explained that I chose the carrier based on my dogs needs. It's thick and bulky and needs more width than height to unfold. I told her it had flown before and I said I had photos. The ticket seller calmed down but the nosy clerk said she would call the manager. The manager came out, I remained unconvinced, and the airline was approved. I had no further problems during the rest of the flight. My dog was tucked under the middle seat and my friend and I sat in the island and window seats. He slept the whole flight. On the way back we started in San Jose, also in the southwest. I had no problems. The ticket office didn't even ask to see the dog in the carrier (as far as they knew it might be a monkey). And again it was easily stowed under the middle seat on both sides. TIPS: - Have a spare large bag in your carry-on if you're worried about being denied check-in. Great fits, although not perfect, for my size Frenchie (not recommended for long flights/journeys over 4 hours). DO NOT put your larger/heavier dog in the oversized carrier! - Be steadfast and take photos even if your dog has never flown and remember "You've flown this carrier before with no problems" - Leave the old control tag in place until you get a new one (Proof you've used this bag beforehand) and keep your pet's receipts - keep the sides of your bag closed and only leave the top grid open for discreet transport upon boarding. (I don't think any of the flight attendants or flight attendants knew we were carrying a dog in a sturdy bag). Aim for the center! The middle seats in the middle of the plane tend to have the most cargo space. Do your own research. Read about other Sturdibag experiences with your particular airline and what worked and what didn't. You can choose not to include the 2 included support rods when assembling the bag if you wish, however the bag will still flex properly once installed. The sooner you teach your dog how to carry it, the better and easier it will be to fly with it. - I'm happy to answer any further questions from my dog's Instagram @partyartiefrenchie GOOD LUCK!