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HyunSo · 04-01-2008, 05:58 PM

I fly with my baby quite a bit. We've travelled domestically and as far as South Korea more than once. The key I've found is getting her used to her travel bag. We did a lot of travel walking around the house, then to the mailbox, then to the store etc and now everytime I bring it out she jumps right in and away we go. Another key I've found is making friends/being friendly with the flight crew and acknowledging the rules that she must stay in her carrier. I usually dress her up very cute with bows and let her head stick up until it's time to board the plane. Of course I always, very discreetly, take her out at least once to see if the crew is dog friendly. In about 10+ long haul trips and 20 + domestic, I've only encouter two truly anti cute dog people. I always let the people around me know she's there and they usually help me keep her calm and sometimes post as look outs if the crew is particuarly strict. We're also a certified pet therapy team and I feel like everyone on a plane can use some cute puppy therapy. One time, we had people lining up just to stop by and say hello and pretend to be on the way to the bathroom. Just remember the main intent behind the rule about the dogs staying in the carrier is safety and hygiene. (I'm a big fan of staying true to the intent of the rule, rather than the rule itself) Mind you our yorkies are probably much better behaved and cleaner than most children, but there is this idea that they will jump out of your arms and into the isles causing all sorts of havoc as well as cause allergies and leave little presents for people to step in/clean up. How dare they think such things about our precious babies

? So... having said all that, if your baby is well behaved/socialized, I'd ask the people are setting near you if they are comfortable with dogs and let him cuddle under the blanket after take off and before landing. Window seats are perfect because it restricts the view of the attendants and other passengers. If the person sitting next to you doesn't like dogs, ask the attendant if you can change seats. I've only had this happen once and the flight was great after I moved seats. Not only for me but for the grumpy guy who hated all animals, no offense, he said... Let me know if you want more info about air port security, carriers, vet certificates, airlines etc, Oh yeah, to answer the original question, I'm not a big fan of sedating if it can be avoided.

04-01-2008, 05:58 PM	#8
HyunSo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: King George, VA Posts: 14	I fly with my baby quite a bit. We've travelled domestically and as far as South Korea more than once. The key I've found is getting her used to her travel bag. We did a lot of travel walking around the house, then to the mailbox, then to the store etc and now everytime I bring it out she jumps right in and away we go. Another key I've found is making friends/being friendly with the flight crew and acknowledging the rules that she must stay in her carrier. I usually dress her up very cute with bows and let her head stick up until it's time to board the plane. Of course I always, very discreetly, take her out at least once to see if the crew is dog friendly. In about 10+ long haul trips and 20 + domestic, I've only encouter two truly anti cute dog people. I always let the people around me know she's there and they usually help me keep her calm and sometimes post as look outs if the crew is particuarly strict. We're also a certified pet therapy team and I feel like everyone on a plane can use some cute puppy therapy. One time, we had people lining up just to stop by and say hello and pretend to be on the way to the bathroom. Just remember the main intent behind the rule about the dogs staying in the carrier is safety and hygiene. (I'm a big fan of staying true to the intent of the rule, rather than the rule itself) Mind you our yorkies are probably much better behaved and cleaner than most children, but there is this idea that they will jump out of your arms and into the isles causing all sorts of havoc as well as cause allergies and leave little presents for people to step in/clean up. How dare they think such things about our precious babies? So... having said all that, if your baby is well behaved/socialized, I'd ask the people are setting near you if they are comfortable with dogs and let him cuddle under the blanket after take off and before landing. Window seats are perfect because it restricts the view of the attendants and other passengers. If the person sitting next to you doesn't like dogs, ask the attendant if you can change seats. I've only had this happen once and the flight was great after I moved seats. Not only for me but for the grumpy guy who hated all animals, no offense, he said... Let me know if you want more info about air port security, carriers, vet certificates, airlines etc, Oh yeah, to answer the original question, I'm not a big fan of sedating if it can be avoided.