I have the Delta bag also and just love it. With the soft sided carriers you don't have to worry about the size as much since they are flexible. The measurements they give are more for the hard sided carriers.
I have flown with 6 different dogs now (5 of them puppies) and they all settled right down on the plane. A couple whined for a min. but I just leaned over and put my finger in the bag and this seems to calm them down.
I would just relax that is the main thing. You are paying a small fortune and just remember that. Your dog has paid more then some to be on that flight. If anyone complains just remind them that at least they get a seat for their $200!
Also even if they bark through the airport doesn't mean they will bark once on the plane. I know of one dog that barks and barks until they are on the plane then settles down!
The more relaxed you are the more relaxed the dog will be. |