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celstu1 · 01-24-2012, 07:01 AM

I would like to know the answer to your questions also! I have 2 Yorkie boys. They used to go into the same carrier and Ive flown with them twice over the years. They did fine when they were in the same carrier. Then I had one of them fixed and he put on a whopping 50% of his weight and now they are too heavy & big to fly together in the same carrier and too heavy for me carry in the same carrier. On our flight home from my mothers house my bf took one and I took the other. The airline was complete jerks and made me stick them under the seats and told me to leave them there and leave them alone. Well my little guy who has separation anxiety, went into complete panic mode, even with a double dose of benedryl. He FREAKED! He actually dug at the carrier netting so much that he got OUT of the carrier and I had to hide him under a blanket in my lap for the flight and then try to get him off the plane without him climbing out of his damaged carrier. Poor baby!
If I ever fly with them again, I would like to know what to do to make it easier on him. It stressed me out to see him like that. My other boy just laid in his carrier quietly and slept! Hes a good good boy!

BlueBelle · 01-24-2012, 07:42 AM

I don't know if this will help if it is the ear pressure, but for general anxiety I was recently told by 2 different vets that there is a product called "Composure" chews. It is a natural chill pill, or actually chew. It seems to take affect in about 15 minutes and you can increase the dose safely for special circumstances.

BlueBelle · 01-24-2012, 07:43 AM

I don't know if this will help if it is the ear pressure, but for general anxiety I was recently told by 2 different vets that there is a product called "Composure" chews. It is a natural chill pill, or actually chew. It seems to take affect in about 15 minutes and you can increase the dose safely for special circumstances. Here is a link hope it can help.
Good luck!
Composure Soft Chews for dogs and cats - Calming support supplement for small & large dogs, canine

DBlain · 01-24-2012, 07:49 AM

just reread OP and saw that the dog is 10 lbs, might make it harder to hide but worth the chance, also each flight crew is differnt some are kinder, but best not let them see the pet when you get on, I have noticed when they see my dog on boarding they watch more closely during the flight. Also ask passengers around you to ignore the dog, often they want to ohh and aww and pet the dog that get's my Lola worked up since she loves attention.

yorkiemini · 01-24-2012, 10:16 AM

Don't know if this will help - wheni first got Cali I knew we would fly a lot. In fact I flew to MO to get her and flew no,e with her. I took her carrier and kept it on the end of the sofa and would sneak treats in it for her to find, and would throw her favorite toy in it so she would go get it. The carrier got to be apace that she would go to to take aa nap or take her ball into to play with. Her attitude toward going in it is positive, but it took lots of work for her to feels that way about it. Got to get them used to it being zipped up and they feel safe and OK.

Hope this idea helps.

southernbelle04 · 01-24-2012, 10:20 AM

I wanted to welcome you to YT as well! I have not flown with our Katie Scarlett yet, but am planning to do so this March/April. Did you check out the 'traveling with yorkies' section of the board? I asked a question about flying there the other day and there is a lot of good info on that section. Good luck!

nancyf007 · 01-24-2012, 10:32 AM

You don't seem to have any problems with the crate since he goes other places in it without incident. It could be the noise and vibrations on the plane.
Maybe next time try placing the crate on one of those egg cushions, maybe that will cut down on the vibrating and noise.

Buster Brown · 01-24-2012, 10:37 AM

Hi I have flown with Buster from CA to MA a few times and I have found that Buster who is a fairly calm Yorkie does get very upset when put under the seat while the plane is taking off. I had him in a pet flys carrier which is his den that he travels in for errands and just relaxing at home. He was so frantic clawing at the cage that when I snuck him out his tongue was purple and I was wondering how much oxygen he was getting under the seats and if the lack of air was increasing his anxiety. I too always bring an extra lightweight blanket that I pull over my shoulder and sit in the window seat so I can turn my back and hide the fact that I have pulled the carrier into my lap. As long as I have my hand in the opening and the carrier is on my lap he is pretty calm. But I have been chastised by the attendants when caught and have to put him back under as I would hate to be kicked off the plane or be unable to fly back. I did buy a new Snoozer carrier with lots of ventilation so I am hoping this might ease his anxiety in case in is due to limited air flow into his carrier. Roll Around Snoozer Dog Carrier - Roll Around Travel Pet Carrier - Pet Carriers & Purses

chachi · 01-24-2012, 10:39 AM

start taking him on car rides, put him in the carrier and put him in the back seat. Hes just gotta learn hes going to be ok even when he cant see you

maggiefromnj · 09-13-2013, 12:20 PM

This is an old thread but seems like an appropriate place.

I borrowed a sherpa carrier on wheels, but it measures 10.5" and is not very flexible on the edges. I am going to be flying on Spirit with my 11 pound baby. Their height limit for the carrier is 9". I don't think I'll risk the sherpa, plus I think the wheels make the inside even shorter.

I saw the sturdibag mentioned and wondered if anybody had tried it. She would need the large which is 12" high, but supposedly "squishes" down quite easily. I don't think any airline allows 12" so has anybody used it? Spirit seems to be big on its fees, so I'm afraid they will measure it's full height and disallow it. What do I do then?

Do they sell carriers in the airport terminals?

Anybody know how the sturdibag really squishes?? I haven't seen it in any stores, only online. I am in NJ.

Britster · 09-13-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maggiefromnj

This is an old thread but seems like an appropriate place.

I borrowed a sherpa carrier on wheels, but it measures 10.5" and is not very flexible on the edges. I am going to be flying on Spirit with my 11 pound baby. Their height limit for the carrier is 9". I don't think I'll risk the sherpa, plus I think the wheels make the inside even shorter.

I saw the sturdibag mentioned and wondered if anybody had tried it. She would need the large which is 12" high, but supposedly "squishes" down quite easily. I don't think any airline allows 12" so has anybody used it? Spirit seems to be big on its fees, so I'm afraid they will measure it's full height and disallow it. What do I do then?

Do they sell carriers in the airport terminals?

Anybody know how the sturdibag really squishes?? I haven't seen it in any stores, only online. I am in NJ.

I have never flown with a dog, but have you seen this website/blog?

Taking your dog on a plane » Dog Jaunt

GREAT reviews on different traveling bags, etc.

Marioana · 09-27-2013, 11:56 AM

So we decided to take Chewie with us in December. We are leaving for Europe for 3 and a half weeks, and we don't want to leave him in a kennel for so long or take advantage of our friends (again).
He is 8 lb and 1.5 years old and this will be his first flight. We are going with Lufthansa in a ~16 hours flight ( 8.5 fly + 2 layover + 1.5 fly + 2.5 layover + 1.5 fly ) and I am a little stressed. Anyone traveled in such a long flight with their dog?
I have a lot of questions like:
- should I feed him before /during flight?
- what is the procedure for potty?
- should I take some puppy boost in case he doesn't want to eat?
- should I look for another flight with a longer layover at the first stop? I have no idea how much longer the check will be because of him.

Any other advice would be appreciated.

01-24-2012, 07:01 AM	#16
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I would like to know the answer to your questions also! I have 2 Yorkie boys. They used to go into the same carrier and Ive flown with them twice over the years. They did fine when they were in the same carrier. Then I had one of them fixed and he put on a whopping 50% of his weight and now they are too heavy & big to fly together in the same carrier and too heavy for me carry in the same carrier. On our flight home from my mothers house my bf took one and I took the other. The airline was complete jerks and made me stick them under the seats and told me to leave them there and leave them alone. Well my little guy who has separation anxiety, went into complete panic mode, even with a double dose of benedryl. He FREAKED! He actually dug at the carrier netting so much that he got OUT of the carrier and I had to hide him under a blanket in my lap for the flight and then try to get him off the plane without him climbing out of his damaged carrier. Poor baby! If I ever fly with them again, I would like to know what to do to make it easier on him. It stressed me out to see him like that. My other boy just laid in his carrier quietly and slept! Hes a good good boy! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

01-24-2012, 07:42 AM	#17
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	I don't know if this will help if it is the ear pressure, but for general anxiety I was recently told by 2 different vets that there is a product called "Composure" chews. It is a natural chill pill, or actually chew. It seems to take affect in about 15 minutes and you can increase the dose safely for special circumstances. __________________ "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us"-Anne Lamott

01-24-2012, 07:43 AM	#18
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	I don't know if this will help if it is the ear pressure, but for general anxiety I was recently told by 2 different vets that there is a product called "Composure" chews. It is a natural chill pill, or actually chew. It seems to take affect in about 15 minutes and you can increase the dose safely for special circumstances. Here is a link hope it can help. Good luck! Composure Soft Chews for dogs and cats - Calming support supplement for small & large dogs, canine __________________ "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us"-Anne Lamott

01-24-2012, 10:16 AM	#20
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Don't know if this will help - wheni first got Cali I knew we would fly a lot. In fact I flew to MO to get her and flew no,e with her. I took her carrier and kept it on the end of the sofa and would sneak treats in it for her to find, and would throw her favorite toy in it so she would go get it. The carrier got to be apace that she would go to to take aa nap or take her ball into to play with. Her attitude toward going in it is positive, but it took lots of work for her to feels that way about it. Got to get them used to it being zipped up and they feel safe and OK. Hope this idea helps. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

01-24-2012, 10:20 AM	#21
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	I wanted to welcome you to YT as well! I have not flown with our Katie Scarlett yet, but am planning to do so this March/April. Did you check out the 'traveling with yorkies' section of the board? I asked a question about flying there the other day and there is a lot of good info on that section. Good luck! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

01-24-2012, 07:49 AM	#19
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	just reread OP and saw that the dog is 10 lbs, might make it harder to hide but worth the chance, also each flight crew is differnt some are kinder, but best not let them see the pet when you get on, I have noticed when they see my dog on boarding they watch more closely during the flight. Also ask passengers around you to ignore the dog, often they want to ohh and aww and pet the dog that get's my Lola worked up since she loves attention.

01-24-2012, 10:32 AM	#22
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	You don't seem to have any problems with the crate since he goes other places in it without incident. It could be the noise and vibrations on the plane. Maybe next time try placing the crate on one of those egg cushions, maybe that will cut down on the vibrating and noise.

01-24-2012, 10:37 AM	#23
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Hi I have flown with Buster from CA to MA a few times and I have found that Buster who is a fairly calm Yorkie does get very upset when put under the seat while the plane is taking off. I had him in a pet flys carrier which is his den that he travels in for errands and just relaxing at home. He was so frantic clawing at the cage that when I snuck him out his tongue was purple and I was wondering how much oxygen he was getting under the seats and if the lack of air was increasing his anxiety. I too always bring an extra lightweight blanket that I pull over my shoulder and sit in the window seat so I can turn my back and hide the fact that I have pulled the carrier into my lap. As long as I have my hand in the opening and the carrier is on my lap he is pretty calm. But I have been chastised by the attendants when caught and have to put him back under as I would hate to be kicked off the plane or be unable to fly back. I did buy a new Snoozer carrier with lots of ventilation so I am hoping this might ease his anxiety in case in is due to limited air flow into his carrier. Roll Around Snoozer Dog Carrier - Roll Around Travel Pet Carrier - Pet Carriers & Purses __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

01-24-2012, 10:39 AM	#24
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	start taking him on car rides, put him in the carrier and put him in the back seat. Hes just gotta learn hes going to be ok even when he cant see you __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-13-2013, 12:20 PM	#25
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	carrier question on old thread This is an old thread but seems like an appropriate place. I borrowed a sherpa carrier on wheels, but it measures 10.5" and is not very flexible on the edges. I am going to be flying on Spirit with my 11 pound baby. Their height limit for the carrier is 9". I don't think I'll risk the sherpa, plus I think the wheels make the inside even shorter. I saw the sturdibag mentioned and wondered if anybody had tried it. She would need the large which is 12" high, but supposedly "squishes" down quite easily. I don't think any airline allows 12" so has anybody used it? Spirit seems to be big on its fees, so I'm afraid they will measure it's full height and disallow it. What do I do then? Do they sell carriers in the airport terminals? Anybody know how the sturdibag really squishes?? I haven't seen it in any stores, only online. I am in NJ.

09-27-2013, 11:56 AM	#27
Marioana Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Naperville Posts: 76	So we decided to take Chewie with us in December. We are leaving for Europe for 3 and a half weeks, and we don't want to leave him in a kennel for so long or take advantage of our friends (again). He is 8 lb and 1.5 years old and this will be his first flight. We are going with Lufthansa in a ~16 hours flight ( 8.5 fly + 2 layover + 1.5 fly + 2.5 layover + 1.5 fly ) and I am a little stressed. Anyone traveled in such a long flight with their dog? I have a lot of questions like: - should I feed him before /during flight? - what is the procedure for potty? - should I take some puppy boost in case he doesn't want to eat? - should I look for another flight with a longer layover at the first stop? I have no idea how much longer the check will be because of him. Any other advice would be appreciated.