The hands free pet carrier hoodie

They ride with you. Your hands stay free.

An oversized sherpa hoodie with a deep front pouch, so your small dog travels warm, secure and close to you.

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Why it works

Four things a carrier bag will never do

One hoodie, doing the job of a carrier, a blanket and a spare hand.

Carried

A deep kangaroo pouch holds a small dog against your body instead of swinging off one shoulder.

Warm

Plush sherpa keeps the heat in for both of you, so a cold walk stops being a problem.

Hands free

Coffee, keys, a lead, a door. Everything stays possible while they ride along.

Settled

They sit against your chest and hear your heartbeat, which is why anxious dogs calm down in it.

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The problem

Carrying a small dog should not cost you a hand

Every option asks you to give up a hand, or asks them to travel somewhere they hate.

They want to stay against you, not hang off one side.

A sling still dumps their weight on one shoulder and makes them swing the whole walk. This is the position they actually settle in.

A tote hides them away from you.

Zipped into a bag they cannot see you, and most small dogs spend the journey crying rather than settling.

A hard carrier is a fight before you leave.

The crate comes out, they bolt under the bed, and the vet trip has already gone badly.

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How Nestling helps our customers

It can help you too.

  • She settles in every time

    My Yorkie used to fight the carrier the whole way. Now she climbs into the pouch on her own and sleeps through the walk.

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  • My cat actually gets in it

    I left it on the sofa and he crawled straight into the pouch. Nothing else I have bought has ever worked with him.

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  • Errands are easy again

    He wants to be held constantly, so this has been perfect for coffee runs. He settles in and both my hands stay free.

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  • Warmer than it looks

    It has survived a lot of washes and still feels plush. He is thirteen and it is the only way he still comes on walks.

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  • No more vet-trip battles

    The crate used to send her under the bed. She rides in the pouch now and arrives calm instead of already frightened.

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Pet carrier hoodie questions, answered

What is a pet carrier hoodie?

A pet carrier hoodie is a wearable, hands-free carrier built into a sweatshirt. Nestling has a deep front pouch that holds a small dog against your chest, so you can carry them without a bag, sling or crate.

Can a pet carrier hoodie help with pet anxiety?

Yes. The snug, close-to-body design mimics being held, and your pet can hear your heartbeat. That tends to settle anxious dogs and cats during walks, car rides, vet trips and crowded places far better than an enclosed crate.

Is it suitable for both dogs and cats?

It is designed for small dogs, and that is who it fits best. Cats who already enjoy being carried often settle in it too, since they can climb in and out themselves.

What size is it?

Nestling comes in one oversized cut rather than a size run. The pouch is built for small dogs such as Yorkies and Chihuahuas.

Is it genuinely hands-free?

Yes. Once your pet settles into the pouch it supports their weight against your torso, leaving both hands free for keys, coffee, a lead or a pram.

What is Nestling made of?

Plush sherpa, cut oversized. It is warm enough for a cold walk and reads as loungewear rather than pet gear.

How do I wash it?

Wash gently and avoid high heat. Heat is what flattens sherpa, so skip the tumble dryer and let it air dry.

What if my pet will not settle into it?

Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Shipping is free worldwide, and you will get tracking as soon as your order leaves us.