it is going to be difficult for such a young dog to travel this way. I suggest you bring plenty of wee wee pads and change them out often. I suggest you fly as early in the morning as possible. And this is very important: Take direct flights if at all possible.
All the airlines have the same rule. THe dog must stay in the carrier and the carrier must stay under the seat. Some flight attendants will look the other way if you put the carrier on your lap. It is rare to have a flight attendant allow you to take the dog out of the carrier. So I suggest you get your pup used to the carrier now.
My dog is older now, but I try not to feed her the day of the flight until after we arrive at our destination. I only allow a little water. If she seems thirsty, I will allow her to lick an ice cube that I hold in my hand. As we get nearer to our destination (maybe a half hour away), I will give her a snack and some water.
After you arrive, forget about baggage claim. Take the dog STRAIGHT OUTSIDE to pee, then go get your bags.
I have done many cross country trips with Edie that involved making 2 connections and taking 10 hours from door to door. If you have a lot of time, you can take your dog outside during the connections, but check to see that security lines are not too long, or you might miss your connection! Don't forget to take your boarding pass and ID with you--you will need them to get through security again.
If you have not made reservations yet, do it soon. Traveling with a dog in the cabin requires a lot of advance planning. ONly 2 pets are allowed in the cabin. If they already have 2 pet reservations, you won't be allowed on with your pet. |