Academy Carrier Kennel — IATA Airline-Approved Travel Crate

The kennel you put your dog in when it actually matters. International airline travel. Cross-country road trips. Vet emergencies. Boarding stays. The kind of situation where the kennel has to hold.

Built to International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards for live animal transport. Impact-resistant moulded plastic body. Heavy gauge steel mesh door with a dual-spring loaded locking system. Side and rear ventilation. Top carry handle. Quick-snap latches that disassemble for storage. Built for the working dog handler who flies their dog, ships their dog, or just needs a crate that does not fail.

What it is

A two-piece moulded plastic travel kennel that meets IATA Container Requirement 1 (CR82) for cabin and cargo air travel of dogs. Top and bottom halves connect with quick-snap latches that disassemble for storage and shipping. The door is heavy-gauge steel mesh with a dual-spring lock that will not pop on impact. Ventilation runs across both sides and the rear. A flat top carry handle is moulded into the lid.

Who it is for

Handlers flying with working line German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Labradors and Great Danes. Breeders shipping puppies via cargo. Sport dog competitors crossing the border. Boarding facilities needing reliable crates. Any owner who has watched a baggage handler eye their wire crate with concern.

Available sizes

40" / XL — 101 x 71 x 71 cm (40" x 28" x 28"). Built for Labrador, Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Doberman. $249.95.
48" / Giant — 120 x 90 x 90 cm (48" x 35.4" x 35.4"). Built for Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Mastiff, or any working K9 travelling with gear. $349.95.

Stouffville pickup only

This kennel is freight oversize. We do not ship it by courier. Pick up at our Stouffville location at no charge. Bring your vehicle. We can help load.

Why this kennel

IATA certification means the crate has been tested against the standards airlines actually inspect at check-in. A non-compliant crate can be refused at the gate. This is the kennel professional handlers and breeders trust for cargo travel because the alternative is your dog not flying that day.

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