Flying with my yorkie

[LadyGemma]

We are in the air now. About 3 hours left. I want her to be hydrated but I don't want to wake her up and I don't want her to go to the bathroom in her carrier. I last gave her water about two hours ago. Should I wake her up and give it to her, or let her sleep and wait a bit longer? My concern is she will wake up and want to get out of her carrier, she's never been in it this long. She took a little bit of anxiety med about 7 hours ago. I don't want to give her any more but I don't want her to wake up and freak out in the air. Takeoff was hard on her but she calmed down. They wanted me to keep her under the seat. No way!

[Wylie's Mom]

If/when she is quiet or sleeping, I'd leave her be. She will be okay w/out water for a few hours, no problem. How is she doing today?

[Jkpal]

I'm contemplating a visit to Wisconsin; I need to fly American because it's non-stop and I suffer from ear pressure problems. I did a quick check on-line and oh my goodness, if I read info correctly, American wants $150---for Pipe! Whaaaatt?! And she's supposed to be in an airline approved carrier under seat. Piper hates carriers (she pretty much panicked the one and only time I put her in a rather large, soft-sided crate). The flight from Reno to Chicago is between 4-5 hrs and I truly believe my girl could handle the whole journey if she could be out and/or on my lap...Or the lap of the stranger next to us. Anyway, Ladygemma--How long was your flight and what was total travel time from arriving at airport to your final destination and, I don't mean to be rude, but could you give me a ballpark figure as to what you paid for your little one's "ticket?" Thank you and congratulations on your successful venture!

[yorkiemini]

Oh gee it used to be $75 each way! Gues that would be $150 round trip.

They will insist that the dog be in an approved carrier and under the seat at your feet. Most dogs that get used to it just go to sleep once the landing gear is up.

We fly so much I don't even think about it much any more. Lots of folks get something from their vets to help take the edge off and relax the pup. Some use benedryl.

[cslat1]

I have flown cross country several times with Calleigh. I don't get a direct flight because this gives us time to stop, get water and potty. Although she wouldn't go potty until we arrived here in CA. I guess I'm lucky because she has always done well in the crate under the seat. I have unzipped it a few times to pet her. The last time I traveled with her we went Southwest and it cost $100 roundtrip. That was in 2014. I hope your trip went well.

[aweitzm1]

I wish I could fly with my boys but since I have two and am single it doesn't pay. I would need to purchase the seat next to mine in order to bring them both.

[LoveMyBeowulf]

I was just about to post a new thread asking if anyone has flown with their baby. I'm flying in September to the East Coast from The Bay Area. I've never flown with a dog before so I don't know what to expect or really what to do. So there is an extra fee for the dog? I thought it was free?

[canana]

I think the fee varies between airlines, but definitely not free. Too bad huh?
You also have to check with the specific airlines, which carrier they approve. Many carriers say airline approved* by that you need to check to make sure. I think I read somewhere that you need three-sided ventilation - not sure if that's required for all airlines.

[LoveMyBeowulf]

Originally Posted by canana

I think the fee varies between airlines, but definitely not free. Too bad huh?
You also have to check with the specific airlines, which carrier they approve. Many carriers say airline approved* by that you need to check to make sure. I think I read somewhere that you need three-sided ventilation - not sure if that's required for all airlines.

Omg I just read most of them want $125 each way! The carrier I have is 3 sided ventilation and it has a guarantee on board thing that I have to print out on some GOBFLY website. I had no Idea you had to pay especially that much!

[canana]

Originally Posted by LoveMyBeowulf

Omg I just read most of them want $125 each way! The carrier I have is 3 sided ventilation and it has a guarantee on board thing that I have to print out on some GOBFLY website. I had no Idea you had to pay especially that much!

Wow! $125 is crazy expensive!
Really sucks. I have two too. Won't ever get to fly with them...guess we'll have to stick with road trips!

You could register Beowulf if you are certified to have a psychological need for a therapy dog though...then flying is free, or so I've read.

[KairaPup]

Yeah that's illegal.

Please, do not advise people to fake their dogs to fly free- it's a huge problem.

ESA's- or emotional support animals, require a special letter from a doctor stating the owner is disabled and they should have an ESA. ESA's DO get to fly and they get to live in housing, but that is the extent of where they go. They are different from service animals, like guide, autism, and mobility dogs, who are permitted in all public spaces.

As for flying (legally!!) with your dog, get an approved carrier from the airline and PRACTICE, don't just shove the dog in morning of. Yes, you have to pay the fee. It's just how things are. If you don't want to, then board your dog, drive, or have a staycation instead. Yes, they need to remain in the carrier. This is for the safety of everyone on board especially legitimate service animals- many pet dogs have behavioral issues or will be overly stressed on a plane and could act out, endangering a service dog team or the people on the plane. Service animals don't fly in carriers, so they have no defense if your pet dog gets away or decides to bite or otherwise harass.

[GracieJane]

I was a wreck about flying home with Maggie when I picked her up, but it was really easy. I bought an approved carrier, "reserved" her spot on the flight, and it was a breeze. I did pay (I don't remember how much-about $100-$125? The only surprise was that the fee has to be paid in cash (Delta). Fortunately, I had that much with me! Usually I walk around with two bucks and a check card!

I agree about training your dog to the carrier-maybe with car rides? Feed lightly the day of the flight.

Good luck with the trip!

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by KairaPup

Yeah that's illegal.

Please, do not advise people to fake their dogs to fly free- it's a huge problem.

ESA's- or emotional support animals, require a special letter from a doctor stating the owner is disabled and they should have an ESA. ESA's DO get to fly and they get to live in housing, but that is the extent of where they go. They are different from service animals, like guide, autism, and mobility dogs, who are permitted in all public spaces.

As for flying (legally!!) with your dog, get an approved carrier from the airline and PRACTICE, don't just shove the dog in morning of. Yes, you have to pay the fee. It's just how things are. If you don't want to, then board your dog, drive, or have a staycation instead. Yes, they need to remain in the carrier. This is for the safety of everyone on board especially legitimate service animals- many pet dogs have behavioral issues or will be overly stressed on a plane and could act out, endangering a service dog team or the people on the plane. Service animals don't fly in carriers, so they have no defense if your pet dog gets away or decides to bite or otherwise harass.

Good points! When my dog went through the the 18 to 24 month service dog training they took several plane flights during the training to get them accustomed to it, along with all the other training they got.

You have to make a reservation because the airlines will only allow a certain number of dogs on each flight.

When we went to Westminster (my bucket list trip !) this year it was interesting to see how the airlines handles all the pups flying into NYC from all,over the world!

[MissPixi]

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[canana]

Originally Posted by KairaPup

Yeah that's illegal.

Please, do not advise people to fake their dogs to fly free- it's a huge problem.

ESA's- or emotional support animals, require a special letter from a doctor stating the owner is disabled and they should have an ESA. ESA's DO get to fly and they get to live in housing, but that is the extent of where they go. They are different from service animals, like guide, autism, and mobility dogs, who are permitted in all public spaces.

As for flying (legally!!) with your dog, get an approved carrier from the airline and PRACTICE, don't just shove the dog in morning of. Yes, you have to pay the fee. It's just how things are. If you don't want to, then board your dog, drive, or have a staycation instead. Yes, they need to remain in the carrier. This is for the safety of everyone on board especially legitimate service animals- many pet dogs have behavioral issues or will be overly stressed on a plane and could act out, endangering a service dog team or the people on the plane. Service animals don't fly in carriers, so they have no defense if your pet dog gets away or decides to bite or otherwise harass.

Yes, agreed 100%. Sorry, I wasn't advising...more like mentioning that those certified (by doctors) can have dogs fly with them without charge - it was a half joke because I read about it all these scams online on how to get fake documentation for a free flight. I would never ever condone it!