Anyone ever travel on the airplane with your dog?

I brought home a puppy a few weeks ago. She was atleast 14lbs at that point. Southwest was supposed to check documentation before the flight. They did nothing except sell me an overpriced bag and charge me a fee and that was the day before the flight without even seeing the dog. My flight was $49, the pup’s was $100 plus the stupid $60 bag. I sat in the last row expecting the worst and to be that guy with the loud dog but she slept the whole time and didn’t relieve herself.

Hopefully Ill never have to do that again.

As a dog owner, I can appreciate having to travel or move with a dog. As a traveler I get being annoyed by a dog. I think the way to resolve the issue is for airlines to have a better solution than animals in the cabin vs animals as cargo.

Never personal dogs, but I have flown several fosters around the county to their new homes. They have either been puppies or small breeds. I have flown SW, Spirit, Delta and AA. SW and Spirit are the most lax and lowest fees, the others require shot records, certain age and breed.

I always keep a dose of Benadryl in a treat, but have never had to use it. Even the most playful or neurotic pups have been good while flying. Usually sleep most of the time.

As another poster said, carry something to clean up any accidents in the terminal.

Agree with everything TigerAlum1982 said. I've flown with my small dog numerous times and paid the dog fee every time. Call the airline ASAP to make sure you it's on your reservation. I would also suggest talking with your vet about a script for some doggie valium. Some may be against drugging their animal but it works for me. The dose is just enough to calm them down but not knock them out.

Try to limit your time past security unless you get the dog to do all of their business. And technically the dog need to be in their carrier the entire time; the people walking their non-servicr animals are breaking airport policy but no one stops them.

If you have a long layover consider leaving the terminal area to let the dog outside for a bit. If you are travelling with someone leave everything with them except the travel crate + your boarding ticket.

Thanks for all the advice!

BTTT

Looking into taking the dog (16 lbs.) in September. Any recent insights, observations or suggestions?

Thanks!

My son and his wife left for their honeymoon in St. Lucia on Sunday. They flew out of Denver and while waiting for their flight, a random dog sniffed my daughter in law's shoes and lifted his leg and peed all over her shoes. What a way to start their honeymoon...

Thanks. Wife said we had that and it didn't work. We tried some CBD Dog Treats.

She'd said the vet suggested Tramadol? We've never traveled with him on a plane. In a car, he'll sit, but he pants and acts anxious.

Some further input received was:

"I have boy dogs and the one who likes to mark was able to get out of his belly band all the time. I found an item called a Peekeeper that is amazing! I get it in denim and it looks like overalls! He cannot escape it. He won’t pee when he has it on but if your dog will, put a poise pad in it. I found it at peekeeper.com. I hope this helps. They are a bit pricey but well worth it."



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Jesus, I’m glad I don’t have to do all this shite.