This article was co-authored by Elisabeth Weiss and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Elisabeth Weiss is a Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Dog Relations NYC, a dog training service in New York, New York. Elisabeth relies on science-based, force-free, and reward-based techniques. Elisabeth offers behavior training, puppy manners, body awareness and injury prevention, diet, exercise and dog nutrition services. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine and on the Dog Save the People podcast. She also trained all the dogs in the movie "Heart of a Dog" by Laurie Anderson that features Elisabeth's journey with Laurie Anderson's and Lou Reed's dog Lolabelle and how her passion for playing the keyboards played a significant role in improving her quality of life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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If you’re taking a trip and plan on bringing your furry friend, you may be worried about how they’ll handle the flight. The good news is that if you prepare properly, your pup should be just fine. The key here is to make sure that your dog stays calm, and a big part of that is being calm yourself! Dogs pick up on their owner’s energy, so if you’re cooler than a cucumber and you aren’t running around at the last minute to pack bags or book a cab to the airport, your dog should be just fine. Read on to learn everything you need to know about bringing your dog in the cabin with you; from booking the ticket to exiting the plane, we’ve got you covered!
Steps
Expert Q&A
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QuestionWhat do I pack for my dog for travel?Elisabeth WeissElisabeth Weiss is a Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Dog Relations NYC, a dog training service in New York, New York. Elisabeth relies on science-based, force-free, and reward-based techniques. Elisabeth offers behavior training, puppy manners, body awareness and injury prevention, diet, exercise and dog nutrition services. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine and on the Dog Save the People podcast. She also trained all the dogs in the movie "Heart of a Dog" by Laurie Anderson that features Elisabeth's journey with Laurie Anderson's and Lou Reed's dog Lolabelle and how her passion for playing the keyboards played a significant role in improving her quality of life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Professional Dog TrainerBe sure to pack their usual food if you don't think you can get any at your destination. Also, bring bottled water, especially if you're going abroad—you don't want your pet to get sick because the water is totally different.
Warnings
- Brachycephalic dogs, like bulldogs, pugs, shih tzus, and Pekingese, can not fly. They have restricted breathing to begin with, and the thinner air in the plane can make it difficult (and dangerous) for them to breathe.[29]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Some people try to desensitize their dogs to loud noises to prepare them for the airport. The problem is that unless you actually go to an airport, and do this regularly for a long period of time, this is a little bit of an unrealistic expectation. You have to go slow with desensitization, as it’s a little cruel to just flood your dog with things that make them nervous.[30]⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
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- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/travel-safely-your-pet-car-airplane-ship-or-train
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- ↑ https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/traveling-with-animals/pets/index-pol.html
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- ↑ Elisabeth Weiss. Professional Dog Trainer. Expert Interview. 3 September 2020.
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- ↑ https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/service-animals
- ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/questions-about-flying-with-your-pet-us-answered/
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- ↑ https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/animals/in-cabin.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2020/12/04/airlines-get-dot-ban-on-emotional-support-animals-for-now/?sh=46ad30623f9f
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- ↑ https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/changing-your-dogs-behavior-with-desensitization-and-counter-conditioning/