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teresas · 08-26-2007, 06:44 AM

Hello everyone! I wanted to pop in and say how happy I am to have found this forum. I am the new owner of Bella , age 16 weeks and am going to need lots of advice to assure I am giving her everything she needs to grow strong and healthy. So, please be prepared for LOTS of questions!

I am traveling to Florida next month with Bella. She will be flying in the passenger section with me. I have ordered a sherpa carrier for the flight. I would love for anyone that can to give me advice on what to expect when flying with such a small dog. What do I need to make sure I bring to keep her comfy? I don't want to overlook anything.

Thanks for your help.

Superstarkba · 08-26-2007, 06:47 AM

Welcome to YT!!! Glad you found us. I haven't flown with my babies, but I know a lot of people on here have taken there dogs on trips with them

diggy4 · 08-26-2007, 06:49 AM

well I would start by using the search button maybe type flying with a yorkie as I know great advice has been given before on it. Ill try and find you some threads too!

diggy4 · 08-26-2007, 06:51 AM

Traveling with your Yorkie on the plane...

when I fly with Bella, my vet recommended giving her benedryl to help make her sleepy...I didnt and wish I would have, the first time she was perfect the second...lots of whining and wouldnt sleep!

Shadow's mommy · 08-26-2007, 07:32 AM

Welcome to YT!

tiggerr36792 · 08-26-2007, 07:34 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT!!

Yorkiekids · 08-26-2007, 07:48 AM

Put a something that smells like you in her crate to comfort her. Also benadryl will help calm her down.

WELCOME TO YT

Izzy Princess · 08-26-2007, 08:13 AM

Welcome, Teresa, Bella, Kiwi & Daisy - you will love YT and you definitely will learn a lot...and you started out right by finding and getting a Sherpa carrier - I have one and love it for traveling - fits so nice under the seat on the plane. You have gotten good advice so far so if you have any other questions - just post. Also - love to see pics of Bella!

Kodak · 08-26-2007, 11:55 AM

Hi and welcome!

Have your pup use it before you get to the airport and no more food till after the flight. Put a little stuffed toy or small pillow that she can lay on. Put her favorite blankie in there and carry some treats with you. Have some nutrical handy and try not to give water till after the flight. I still took some pads with me and laid one on the bathroom floor so Kodak could pee when I went to the bathroom. I then took him to pee as soon as we got off the flight outside. If the flight is a short one, your pup should be ok, just make her comfortable. I've even heard people saying they put their sock in the carrier so the pup can smell them at all times.

wemple2 · 08-26-2007, 12:03 PM

I know nothing about fling with a yorkie...so no advice from me.
But a big hardy YT welcome to you and Bella...Hope you enjoy it here, I know I do!!!

Yorkie3 · 08-26-2007, 12:03 PM

I've never flown with mine so I can't help you there...I just wanted to welcome you to YT.

teresas · 08-26-2007, 03:45 PM

Thanks so much for the welcomes. I knew I could count on you guys for help! I've compiled everyone's suggestions and will begin my planning. You guys are great! You have definitely made me feel more confident on being prepared for our trip.

Aira · 08-26-2007, 03:48 PM

Hi and welcome. I just got a Yorkie two weeks ago and just joined the site as well. My girl is 14 weeks and so far I've found a lot of good info by just using the search function!

08-26-2007, 06:44 AM	#1
teresas Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 30	Introduction Hello everyone! I wanted to pop in and say how happy I am to have found this forum. I am the new owner of Bella , age 16 weeks and am going to need lots of advice to assure I am giving her everything she needs to grow strong and healthy. So, please be prepared for LOTS of questions! I am traveling to Florida next month with Bella. She will be flying in the passenger section with me. I have ordered a sherpa carrier for the flight. I would love for anyone that can to give me advice on what to expect when flying with such a small dog. What do I need to make sure I bring to keep her comfy? I don't want to overlook anything. Thanks for your help. __________________ Bear hugs from us to you, Teresa, Bella & Colby

08-26-2007, 06:47 AM	#2
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,359	Welcome to YT!!! Glad you found us. I haven't flown with my babies, but I know a lot of people on here have taken there dogs on trips with them __________________ Kelsey And Aubrey I love my little

08-26-2007, 06:49 AM	#3
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,980 Blog Entries: 5	welcome to YT! well I would start by using the search button maybe type flying with a yorkie as I know great advice has been given before on it. Ill try and find you some threads too! __________________ E.R.F.W. www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

08-26-2007, 06:51 AM	#4
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,980 Blog Entries: 5	Traveling with your Yorkie on the plane... when I fly with Bella, my vet recommended giving her benedryl to help make her sleepy...I didnt and wish I would have, the first time she was perfect the second...lots of whining and wouldnt sleep! __________________ E.R.F.W. www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

08-26-2007, 07:32 AM	#5
Shadow's mommy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Posts: 294	Welcome to YT! __________________ Sandy, Shadow's mom

08-26-2007, 07:34 AM	#6
tiggerr36792 DNG Presley Yorkie's Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 6,384 Blog Entries: 1	Hi and Welcome to YT!! __________________ Debbie DNG Presley Yorkie's Gloria www.dngpresleyyorkies.com - Come visit our puppies!! Official YT Members of both the Pink & the CrAzY cLuB!!!

08-26-2007, 07:48 AM	#7
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	Put a something that smells like you in her crate to comfort her. Also benadryl will help calm her down. WELCOME TO YT __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

08-26-2007, 08:13 AM	#8
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,553 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome, Teresa, Bella, Kiwi & Daisy - you will love YT and you definitely will learn a lot...and you started out right by finding and getting a Sherpa carrier - I have one and love it for traveling - fits so nice under the seat on the plane. You have gotten good advice so far so if you have any other questions - just post. Also - love to see pics of Bella! __________________ Cyndi &.... Izzy (Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)Izzy's diggin on Diggy, Gizmo, Moose, Remi, Jack & Eddie...yeah...she gets around& proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

08-26-2007, 11:55 AM	#9
Kodak And Lil Sister Kamari Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,336	Hi and welcome! Have your pup use it before you get to the airport and no more food till after the flight. Put a little stuffed toy or small pillow that she can lay on. Put her favorite blankie in there and carry some treats with you. Have some nutrical handy and try not to give water till after the flight. I still took some pads with me and laid one on the bathroom floor so Kodak could pee when I went to the bathroom. I then took him to pee as soon as we got off the flight outside. If the flight is a short one, your pup should be ok, just make her comfortable. I've even heard people saying they put their sock in the carrier so the pup can smell them at all times. __________________ My belongs to yorkies http://www.myspace.com/studkodak http://www.dogster.com/dogs/548996

08-26-2007, 12:03 PM	#10
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 4,534	I know nothing about fling with a yorkie...so no advice from me. But a big hardy YT welcome to you and Bella...Hope you enjoy it here, I know I do!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy My: Winston and Spencer RIP My Sweet Angel

08-26-2007, 12:03 PM	#11
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,398 Blog Entries: 1	I've never flown with mine so I can't help you there...I just wanted to welcome you to YT. __________________ Janet Joey, Gidget, Fancy, Emilee My Web-site MySpace Pee Pads Blow Out Sale http://www.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

08-26-2007, 03:45 PM	#12
teresas Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 30	Thank You All Thanks so much for the welcomes. I knew I could count on you guys for help! I've compiled everyone's suggestions and will begin my planning. You guys are great! You have definitely made me feel more confident on being prepared for our trip. __________________ Bear hugs from us to you, Teresa, Bella & Colby

08-26-2007, 03:48 PM	#13
Aira Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 27	Hi and welcome. I just got a Yorkie two weeks ago and just joined the site as well. My girl is 14 weeks and so far I've found a lot of good info by just using the search function!