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Flying with a service dog

Thu, Oct 15th 2009, 03:21 GMT

Does one need a letter from their doctor if they plan on flying with a seizure alert dog? Was told contradicting information - one saying a vest (that says "Alert Dog") and verbal assurance is enough, but then another said rules have changed?

ASKED BY Guest 943609 IN Air Travel ON Oct 15th
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Airlines and Therapy Dogs

Mon, Oct 5th 2009, 08:44 GMT

We are going to be traveling in airlines soon. My dog is a year old and she is small enough to travel in the cabin with us, but I really don't want her to travel in-cargo and I really don't want to pay $250 every time we fly (round trip). I want her to be a therapy dog as soon as she settles down a bit, grows up you know. She's really good with people, she's like a magnet with kids. I can see her making some little hospitalized-girl's day. I know some airlines allow certified therapy dogs to travel in-cabin for FREE providing they have a letter from a hospital/nursing home/etc. in the area inviting the dog to come in for a visit. So, my question�which airlines allow this? Do they at all? How hard is the Therapy dog test? Answers very much appreciated! Thanks guys!

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Winnie Mae
TAGGED therapy, training, airlines, travel, air, cargo IN Air Travel ON Oct 5th
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Traveling to UK with my dog?

Sat, Sep 19th 2009, 00:04 GMT

Hi, I am planning to go to UK to visit my bf in Dec but only to learn that there is a 6 month thing that is require. I really need to be in UK asap. I am taking my dog with me but the whole process of relocating my dog to UK is overwhelming. I don't want to hire a Pet Relocating Company because it's too expensive. Do anyone have experience in this? Any tips that you think would help me make this trip smoother? Anyone would know what the process is like?? I had read sites telling me what to do to prepare for the travel with a pet to UK. I know some people would say why not leave the dog behind. This is because I am planning to move to UK for good after I return back from the visit and I feel it's best that I take my dog there and stay with my bf. HELP!! Please someone who knows what to do, steps I need to take, plans, cost or any tips you can offer, I really would appreciate it!! I am located in NYC btw. Pearly's mama confused

ASKED BY

Pearly
IN Air Travel ON Sep 19th
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What should I do when I pick my 11 week old puppy up from the airport?

Wed, Sep 9th 2009, 16:57 GMT

I am getting a 11 week old toy australian shepherd puppy from a breeder in Minnesota and it is being flown to me. I was not big on shipping a puppy in the first place but after doing some research I fell in love with the breed. Sadly all the breeders around me, aren't what I would call responsible and reputable breeders. I have been in contact with the breeder and have total confidence in her, and she has shipped puppies before but I'm still nervous. What should I expect when picking my puppy up from the airport? what should I bring with me? Also it is a 3 hour car ride from the airport back home, any advice for the car ride? I've been doing research on it but would love more advice and info. This is my first dog and I'm just so nervous/excited and just want to be the best owner I can be. Thanks for your help!

ASKED BY

Cooper
TAGGED puppy, airplane, airport, carride, newpuppy, toyaustralianshepherd IN Air Travel ON Sep 9th
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What is the advantage of using a pet travel company like www.terminal4pets.com over doing it myself?

Mon, Jul 27th 2009, 19:30 GMT

I am assuming I could probably spend hours and hours and hours trying to figure out all of the rules, regulations, suggestions and necessary information for flying with my Doberman from the US to London, but would it be easier and does it make sense to use a company like www.terminal4pets.com to help me do it? Is the expense justified?

ASKED BY Guest 424668 TAGGED doberman, airtravel, international, pettravelservice IN Air Travel ON Jul 28th
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We are trying to get our dog used to his carrier because we are flying in August and he's coming with us :) ...

Sun, Jul 19th 2009, 09:11 GMT

we left the carrier open for him to get used to but he chewed the zipper making it impossible to leave open so I had to glue that part shut and I have to put him in through the top. So today I took him with me to get coffee, just a short ride to get used to the carrier.... and he was fine whimpered a bit but when I pulled up to the drive thru he started barking!!! haha any ideas how to deter this, or is it just something we have to keep wrokin' at? Thanks!

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Gixer
TAGGED carrier, barking, travel IN Air Travel ON Jul 19th
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I bought my dog a sherpa carrier for a flight home in Aug...

Thu, Jul 9th 2009, 13:41 GMT

And reading different things they said to leave the carrier open, so he'd get used to it. Well, he chewed the dang zipper on it and the front zipper won't zip close!!!! Any suggestions on how to fix this so I can use it still use it? I paid decent money for it and am so frustrated, we haven't even used it yet!!!! :(

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Gixer
IN Air Travel ON Jul 9th
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i need to know if there is a website to find out what papers i need to take my dog to pico azores.

Mon, Jun 15th 2009, 05:33 GMT

ASKED BY Guest 216318 IN Air Travel ON Jun 15th
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Which domestic airline has the largest maximum carryon size, and which carry on containers would you recommend?

Tue, Jun 2nd 2009, 10:59 GMT

I have been researching United, and it has a size limit of 17x12x8in for hard-sided containers, and a limit of 17x10x10in for a soft sided container. My dog is just about 17in long, 12in tall, and 5in wide, so she would fit quite well. Do you have any domestic airlines with larger maximum sizes or is United the best? Should my dog have a hard sided or a soft sided? Is it good to carryon? Which airline is pretty cheap for the space it allows? SO MANY QUESTIONS!

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Gypsy
TAGGED carryon, container, crate, airline IN Air Travel ON Jun 2nd
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Too tall for carrier

Sun, Apr 5th 2009, 04:54 GMT

My mommy has never flown before, and neither have I. We're both nervous about it. I'm only 7lbs, but my legs are really long, so I'm too tall for the carrier, and my mommy is nervous about whether or not they'll let me in the cabin. She doesn't want me to go in cargo because I'm too nervous and wouldn't do well alone. Does anyone have any advice?

ASKED BY

JoJo
TAGGED carrier, flying IN Air Travel ON Apr 5th
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I'm a service dog taking my first flight in 1 mo. Anyone have any helpful tips/suggestions- what should Amy know?

Thu, Mar 19th 2009, 09:13 GMT

ASKED BY

Yazzen
TAGGED flying, travel IN Air Travel ON Mar 19th
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Anyone used the Sturdibag carrier on Westjet? Did you have any problems?

Tue, Feb 10th 2009, 10:16 GMT

ASKED BY

Orson
IN Air Travel ON Feb 10th
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i have 2 westies and want to fly from phoenix to virginia, one of them has anxiety do you have any good tips for flying?

Wed, Dec 3rd 2008, 14:18 GMT

ASKED BY Guest 591187 IN Air Travel ON Dec 3rd 2008
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what is the best hard sided crate on the market?

Sun, Oct 26th 2008, 09:13 GMT

i want to now what people consider to be good? and why?

ASKED BY

cookie
TAGGED travel, crates IN Air Travel ON Oct 26th 2008
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I am going to be taking my little 9lb dog on an airplane. Does anyone have any advice on how I can keep him calm?

Sun, Sep 28th 2008, 13:36 GMT

I am a little 9lb dog going on my first airplane trip. I will be in aa carry on with my mom. Can anyone tell my mom anything she can do to keep my from being so afraid. I just shake when I see the carry on. She puts me in it trying to get me use to it. Help

ASKED BY Guest 204847 TAGGED airplane, travel IN Air Travel ON Sep 28th 2008
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