Kind of urgent question about flying with a dog.

[joldham]

We were thinking about traveling with Summer also. I am afraid she would cry and bother the people around her. What kind of carry do you use to put them in???? She gets so excited around people......but maybe this would be different. Thanks for your info. We have been debating this for a while. I am glad someone else thought to post......

[ButterflyKisses]

I LOVE the Sherpa bags - especially the "Delta" carry on. It is a very sturdy bag. Here is Sherpa's web site - but you can also find Sherpa bags at most large pet Stores:

Sherpa's Pet Trading Company - The Original Soft Side Pet Carrier

[4lilyorks]

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.

[jadecomputergal]

as I am for myself, even though she has to go under the seat and takes up no room. What's up with that?

Now she's acting weird. In the past few hours, she snaps at my other dogs when they come near me. She bit one of them and made them cry. Is that normal? She never does that. She's always pleasant and playful. Is it because she knows I'm nervous? If so, why aren't all the dogs doing it? It's like she knows something is wrong and it has to do specifically with her

[ButterflyKisses]

On top of not getting a seat - they charge you $100 then make you use the carry on as one of your 2 carry on bags. You would think that since you are paying for the dog to be under the seat, you would still be able to bring your two carry on pieces that everyone else is allowed.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by jadecomputergal

I should have better explained what I meant by sedated. The vet just wants me to give her some pediatric Benadryl before we leave.

You have a good memory, Ellie. Yes, it's for surgery. That's on Friday. She is very, very energetic since she's been on her diet and medication. This carrier is really small, not at all what she's used to. She also hates being away from mom and/or dad. The vet thought it would be better to make her drowsy during the flight so she didn't cause a disturbance. Do you think it would be better if I don't do that? I just don't know. I'm so freaked out about this. Really, if she wasn't sedated and we were on the plane and barked, what would they do? It's not like they could throw her out.

Well, Benadryl isn't too bad but it still isn't great for the liver.
It really depends on what each dog can handle.
Anyway, I wouldn't count on it making her tired because I don't think the stuff phases Ellie.

[SlyBella]

You need to call US Airways BEFORE you fly for their requriements.

I brought Bella from California on Delta in a soft sided carrier. Delta would only allow 2 animals in the cabin (plus 1 in 1st class). A trip to the vet was required within 10 days of travel. It was $150 (one way) to carry-on your yorkie. You walk through security carrying your baby in your arms; the carrier goes through x-ray. I had to sign a waiver stating the animal is NOT allowed out of the carrier in the terminal, loading areas, on-board the aircraft, or in the baggage claim area.

My girl went 13+ hours without peeing/pooping because she was too scared to go at the airport(s). Not sure if I could ever put her through that again.

[jadecomputergal]

Didn't go. I'll figure out something about having it done around here. I'm going to have it done somewhere within driving distance, wherever that turns out to be.

[jadecomputergal]

Originally Posted by joldham

We were thinking about traveling with Summer also. I am afraid she would cry and bother the people around her. What kind of carry do you use to put them in???? She gets so excited around people......but maybe this would be different. Thanks for your info. We have been debating this for a while. I am glad someone else thought to post......

I don't know how others feel about this, but I'd much rather be on a flight with a dog crying than a baby crying. It's been years since I've been on a flight that didn't have a screaming baby on it as well. My guess about that is that the altitude bothers their ears as it does mine, and of course crying is their only way of communicating when they don't like something.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by jadecomputergal

Didn't go. I'll figure out something about having it done around here. I'm going to have it done somewhere within driving distance, wherever that turns out to be.

Cornell?

[daphgirl]

Hello!
I have flown with my yorkie quite often. He gets a little medication and he's happy to be in his soft crate. He may dig at the side for a minute or whine, but hes a great, much better then the one year old (who doesn't have to pay) behind us.

I have purchased tickets many times, but I realized no one cares about dog tickets. In security they ask you to remove the dog from the kennel, take off his harness and you are free to put your dog back in his kennel.

My friend was chosen to be searched, and ironically they had to search her dog too, they called over a special dog handler and just picked him up and looked and felt his coat to make sure nothing was hiding in his fur.

Never have I had his kennel measured, or my dog walked to insure he was healthy. I don't think I have ever been asked for health certificates, though I have them every time.

Its funny how often the people sitting next to me only notice the dog only after the flight attendant starts baby talking the puppy on the way out the door.

Jen- and her boy Burke

[honoyorkie]

Ok,my Walter flies with me several times a year to & from Honolulu/mainland. To Honolulu he has to get checked thru quarentine so he has to travel in cargo the other direction he travels with me. Never have sedadted him,vet didnt recomend it, & he's totaly great with the whole thing. I have never flown that airlines but that's a bunch of hooey. You get a health certificate from your vet within 10days of flying & your good to go. The airlines is not qualified to make any judgement on a dogs heallth. After security, I would put TSA a lock on it's crate. All info is on his crate to contact you if needed during the flight & they will. Last week Walter was in cargo & they had overbooked dogs on that flight so just before take off they found me on the plane & brought him to me.

[honoyorkie]

Originally Posted by ButterflyKisses

I LOVE the Sherpa bags - especially the "Delta" carry on. It is a very sturdy bag. Here is Sherpa's web site - but you can also find Sherpa bags at most large pet Stores:

Sherpa's Pet Trading Company - The Original Soft Side Pet Carrier

Does your Delta bag fit under airline seat?

[ButterflyKisses]

Yes, I have traveled with puppies at least a dozen times, and have always used the Sherpa bags for under the seat use. You can tell if it is airline approved on the Sherpa site as it will have a little circle with an airplane on it if it is approved as a carry on for under the seat. If it doesn't have the little airplane emblem, then it is either not strong enough or not the right size. The Delta bag is just my favorite as it also has some nice pockets for carrying your other "doggy" items besides just seeming to be a very sturdy bag.
I am actually taking a puppy to his new family in Seattle in around 10 days then visiting my parents in the area and the Sherpa bag will be what I use for the little guy going with me.

[honoyorkie]

Originally Posted by ButterflyKisses

Yes, I have traveled with puppies at least a dozen times, and have always used the Sherpa bags for under the seat use. You can tell if it is airline approved on the Sherpa site as it will have a little circle with an airplane on it if it is approved as a carry on for under the seat. If it doesn't have the little airplane emblem, then it is either not strong enough or not the right size. The Delta bag is just my favorite as it also has some nice pockets for carrying your other "doggy" items besides just seeming to be a very sturdy bag.
I am actually taking a puppy to his new family in Seattle in around 10 days then visiting my parents in the area and the Sherpa bag will be what I use for the little guy going with me.

Thank you so much for the Sherpa Delta info. I have an older carrier that I want to replace but didnt know what's the best, and now I do thanks to you.