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Traveling with pets
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:07 pm
Do you check a pet or have it as carry on?
How much extra is it? Short flights vs long?
Thinking of bringing my dogs on my vacation next summer and trying to get an idea.
How much extra is it? Short flights vs long?
Thinking of bringing my dogs on my vacation next summer and trying to get an idea.
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Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:21 pm to tduecen
Took one of my dogs on an Austin to Dulles flight on United last Christmas. Paid the in cabin pet fee. They supposedly only allow for so many and they have to be less than 25lbs or something.
However, it seemed to me like I was the only schmuck who did it, and they didn't even check for his "boarding pass."
I'm sure all the other people all had emotional problems and needed the support.
He is only maybe 13 pounds so just brought him in the pet carrier. If he started getting restless my wife just put him in her lap for awhile.
However, it seemed to me like I was the only schmuck who did it, and they didn't even check for his "boarding pass."
I'm sure all the other people all had emotional problems and needed the support.
He is only maybe 13 pounds so just brought him in the pet carrier. If he started getting restless my wife just put him in her lap for awhile.
This post was edited on 8/25/17 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:39 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Did you sedate? Both of mine are under 15lbs but worried about how they would be on a long flight
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:26 pm to tduecen
Did not.
I suggest practicing with your pups before attempting it.
Mine is generally Ok but whimpers a bit. We'll have to keep working on him to make him perfect. Saw one dog in the lounge that DGAF about being in the travel crate.
I suggest practicing with your pups before attempting it.
Mine is generally Ok but whimpers a bit. We'll have to keep working on him to make him perfect. Saw one dog in the lounge that DGAF about being in the travel crate.
This post was edited on 8/25/17 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:38 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Mine are not use to a crate so they cry
Posted on 8/25/17 at 11:17 pm to tduecen
I don't think I could ever fly with my dog. I'm not putting her under the plane and she weighs 75 at least.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 11:22 pm to tconle2
It seems to be pretty easy to get them certified as a service dog these days. On a recent flight from SFO to MSY, there were at least 6 or 7 dogs in the cabin. Two of those were a German Shepard and a lab. I felt bad for the people sitting next to them, because there was no room at all. I'm a dog person, but that was ridiculous.
Posted on 8/26/17 at 8:09 am to speckledawg
Yeah was thinking of buying the seat next to me as well so that I could have a place to them if we fly.
Posted on 8/26/17 at 11:45 am to speckledawg
I once flew to Rome and a fellow passenger had a pretty big dog two rows ahead, in the exit row. Oh crap, I thought: big dog smell, potential noise for 8 hrs, etc. but that critter was better behaved than the drunken tour group from Atlanta who wouldn't stop seat hopping or loud talking all flight long.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 2:51 am to hungryone
Last vacation I travel with my dog for 10 days.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 1:55 pm to speckledawg
Yeah I briefly looked into get my dog certified as a service dog. I have a German. I would totally buy the seat next to me. My dog is better behaved than most children.
Posted on 8/29/17 at 2:26 pm to tconle2
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Yeah I briefly looked into get my dog certified as a service dog.
There really is no such thing as a 'certified service dog', at least in term of the legalities involved in traveling with pets, etc, despite what people might tell you... All you need to do is show up with your dog at wherever you want to go (airport, hotel, Uber, 5 star restaurant, etc) and the employees there are legally allowed to ask you one question and one question only-- 'Is this a service animal?'... If you answer yes, then by law they have to stop there and let you go wherever you want with your pet... For backup purposes only, before i was familiar with how it works, i also purchased a 'digital ID badge' from Amazon for $12.50, where you send them a pic of your dog and they send you an official-looking badge that you keep on your phone in case anyone asks.. as well as a subtle blue service vest... Is it a whacky system that needs to be fixed? Absolutely.. it is a total racquet, but so is hotels charging me $100 EXTRA PER NIGHT to let my 30 lb dog stay with me when I'm on the road.. so if you cant beat em, join em i say... also, i'm not the type of Ahole to bring my pet to a 5 star restaurant , but it is important to me that if i, say, need to evacuate for a hurricane-- i wont have an issue bringing my pet with me, and wont be a victim of price-gouging for doing so.... Please dont shoot the messenger, im simply conveying to you how it works in this country at the moment, whilst also admitting that it has to, and will change in the near future.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 1:27 pm to tconle2
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I don't think I could ever fly with my dog. I'm not putting her under the plane and she weighs 75 at least.
Same. I'll only ever have medium or big dogs, and I've heard too many horror stories about dogs getting hurt/killed. I don't really trust them with my bags, much less my dog.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 2:40 pm to Sweltering Chill
quote:
There really is no such thing as a 'certified service dog', at least in term of the legalities involved in traveling with pets, etc, despite what people might tell you... All you need to do is show up with your dog at wherever you want to go (airport, hotel, Uber, 5 star restaurant, etc) and the employees there are legally allowed to ask you one question and one question only-- 'Is this a service animal?'... If you answer yes, then by law they have to stop there and let you go wherever you want with your pet... For backup purposes only, before i was familiar with how it works, i also purchased a 'digital ID badge' from Amazon for $12.50, where you send them a pic of your dog and they send you an official-looking badge that you keep on your phone in case anyone asks.. as well as a subtle blue service vest... Is it a whacky system that needs to be fixed? Absolutely.. it is a total racquet, but so is hotels charging me $100 EXTRA PER NIGHT to let my 30 lb dog stay with me when I'm on the road.. so if you cant beat em, join em i say... also, i'm not the type of Ahole to bring my pet to a 5 star restaurant , but it is important to me that if i, say, need to evacuate for a hurricane-- i wont have an issue bringing my pet with me, and wont be a victim of price-gouging for doing so.... Please dont shoot the messenger, im simply conveying to you how it works in this country at the moment, whilst also admitting that it has to, and will change in the near future.
If this is for real my 45 lb Black lab will be coming with me to Jackson Hole in January. He is exceptionally well trained/behaved.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 10:37 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Flying for pets can be dangerous. And most of the danger is before they even get put into the luggage area. shite head workers are the biggest danger.
A lot do well, but there is a risk, i'd think about it, before deciding.
I know we won't crate our dog to fly with us, not risking something happening to her, because we were selfish and forced her into flying with us.
A lot do well, but there is a risk, i'd think about it, before deciding.
I know we won't crate our dog to fly with us, not risking something happening to her, because we were selfish and forced her into flying with us.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 10:38 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
quote:
There really is no such thing as a 'certified service dog', at least in term of the legalities involved in traveling with pets, etc, despite what people might tell you... All you need to do is show up with your dog at wherever you want to go (airport, hotel, Uber, 5 star restaurant, etc) and the employees there are legally allowed to ask you one question and one question only-- 'Is this a service animal?'... If you answer yes, then by law they have to stop there and let you go wherever you want with your pet... For backup purposes only, before i was familiar with how it works, i also purchased a 'digital ID badge' from Amazon for $12.50, where you send them a pic of your dog and they send you an official-looking badge that you keep on your phone in case anyone asks.. as well as a subtle blue service vest... Is it a whacky system that needs to be fixed? Absolutely.. it is a total racquet, but so is hotels charging me $100 EXTRA PER NIGHT to let my 30 lb dog stay with me when I'm on the road.. so if you cant beat em, join em i say... also, i'm not the type of Ahole to bring my pet to a 5 star restaurant , but it is important to me that if i, say, need to evacuate for a hurricane-- i wont have an issue bringing my pet with me, and wont be a victim of price-gouging for doing so.... Please dont shoot the messenger, im simply conveying to you how it works in this country at the moment, whilst also admitting that it has to, and will change in the near future.
So ur that guy, who ruins it for the people WHO need service dogs.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 11:03 am to tduecen
I sat in a window seat and had a good view of the carousel bringing the bags into the cargo area of the plane. The workers I saw handled a couple pet crates with extreme care, which was great to see, but they were barking and crying the entire flight. Was pretty disheartening to hear. Would never subject my dog to that.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 2:50 pm to SeeeeK
quote:
Flying for pets can be dangerous. And most of the danger is before they even get put into the luggage area. shite head workers are the biggest danger.
Yeah I would never cargo my dog. He flys in the cabin. As far as his "stress" He has flown numerous times on small private aircraft already. He loves flying.
And yeah, if I wan to bring my dog on the plane, you can bet your arse I'm going to tell them I have anxiety and he's my service dog so he can sit on the floor at my feet.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:21 pm to speckledawg
quote:i wonder how they control the bathroom situation. i've been considering traveling with my large breed, but even if i pooped and peed her ... i worry... trapped on a plane...
Two of those were a German Shepard and a lab. I felt bad for the people sitting next to them, because there was no room at all. I'm a dog person, but that was ridiculous.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 5:50 am to LSUgirl4
That is my other concern for a longer flight
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