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My Dog Is Traveling With Me. What Do I Do?
Is
Your Dog Safe When Traveling By Airplane?
Just because thousands and thousands of pets
are safely transferred from one destination to another via
the airlines, it does not mean that dog owners are without
responsible precautionary measures to ensure the safety of
their family pet.
In fact, after reading through the following guidelines that
should be taken before boarding your dog on a plane, you will
realize just how important is.
Listen To Your Instincts In Regards To Your Dog's Personality
Just because they are animals, it doesn't mean that all dogs
can easily cope with the experience of being locked up in a
crate during an airplane ride. Every dog owner knows what his
or her dog's personality is like. Trust your gut instincts
on whether or not you think your dog can handle the flight.
If it doesn't feel right, then your instincts are trying to
tell you something about your dog's separation anxiety.
Separation anxiety is a real condition that should not be
overlooked. It is estimated that almost 20% of all dogs suffer
at some level from separation anxiety. These personality types
make very poor candidates for airplane travel. Such dogs should
not be left alone and when their condition reaches elevated
levels, it is not uncommon for a dog to literally chew through
a metal cage in the attempt of trying to escape, causing severe
injuries that can cause the dog to bleed to death.
Minimize Anxiety By Preparing Your Dog For The Experience
Of Flying
As mentioned above, it is never acceptable to force your dog
to experience flying if he is deemed to have separation anxiety
problems. However, there is always the possibility that you
can condition him to fly without having any problems.
This can be accomplished by getting your dog accustomed to
the travel carrier that he will be flying in. Simply have one
located in your house and keep your dog inside as often as
possible. This can be done during meals, sleep time, and while
driving around in the car. Eventually, he will be totally comfortable
inside the crate and this will aid in making the dog feel more
secure during the plane ride.
Yes,
Your Dog May Get Lost When Accidentally Transferred To A
Different Airplane
One of our previous tips for dog owners and air travel was
to only select direct flights. Many times, passengers and their
luggage may have to transfer to two or more different airplanes
before reaching their final destination. It is during these
times when some dogs become lost, never to be found again.
They accidentally get transferred to the wrong airplane and
never make it back to the owner.
To minimize the chances of your dog not making its way back
to you, the best thing you can do is ensure proper identification.
Have a permanent ID securely attached to your pet that has
your phone number, home address, and any contact information
about the place you are traveling to. Microchips and tattoos
are also options that can be taken. They may seem extreme but
when it comes to your dog and the possibility of him getting
lost during air travel, it's definitely worth it, wouldn't
you agree?
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