Dogs´ Info Planet Latest articles from Dogs´ Info Planet (http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com) http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com 2012-05-25T03:38:14+01:00 text/html 2008-04-13T16:34:17+01:00 http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com <div>Sometimes it's necessary to transport your dog by air, and transport dog crates are an important part of the planning for your dog's trip. Try to minimize the stress of traveling for your dog by planning ahead. Look into whether there are any options to transporting your dog by airplane, as this could be less stressful for your dog.<br /> <br /> Airplane travel for dogs is fraught with problems, and most pet owners who have made any enquiries about transporting animals by air are aware of dogs being injured or worse on such trips. Don't misunderstand me, most dog air travel is incident free, but because things can go wrong, planning ahead can mean the difference between a smooth journey for your dog or one with mishaps.<br /> <br /> Prior to looking at transport dog crates or buying your airline tickets, the first thing you should do is to call the airline to ascertain their current policies in relation to pet travel. If you plan to transport a puppy, you also need to bear in mind the federal regulations that provide that a dog cannot be less than 8 weeks old as at date of travel, and must have been weaned for at least 5 days before the flight date.<br /> <br /> Large dogs have no choice but to travel in the cargo section of the airplane, in transport dog crates. The cargo section unfortunately has neither airconditioning nor heating, which can make for a pretty uncomfortable experience for dogs. Small dogs may be a litte luckier. If they're under 15 pounds, they may be accepted in the passenger compartment of the airplane, traveling in transport dog crates or other types of pet carriers that will fit under your seat.<br /> <br /> These are some steps you can take to ensure a less stressful trip for your pet if you need to transport them by airplane:<br /> <br /> - stop-overs and transfers extend the journey for your dog, so opt for a direct flight wherever you can.<br /> <br /> - find out about any delays in your flight schedule before you leave for the airport. You can confirm your flight the day before but it's also a good idea to call the airport just before you are due to leave as well, to double check whether the flight is scheduled to take off on time.<br /> <br /> - just prior to leaving for the airport, take your dog for a walk.<br /> <br /> - find out from your vet whether you should provide food for the trip. You'll probably find that your vet will advise you not to feed your dog for several hours before the flight, but an onflight feed may be needed depending upon your dog's usual diet, as well as factors such as your dog's age and size.<br /> <br /> - make sure your dog will have a good supply of water during the flight in order to keep him properly hydrated.<br /> <br /> - it's good practise to plan to arrive early at the airport. This is especially important when you're traveling with a pet, as there are more things that can hold you up.<br /> <br /> - give your dog a toilet break immediately before he is put into the transport dog crate, and put your dog into the crate yourself, rather than allow airline staff to do so.<br /> <br /> - get ready for your flight before you leave for the airport. Take magazines or reading material and activities for your kids with you so you don't need to spend time shopping at the airport. It's important that you spend all the time you can prior to boarding the plane with your dog. If possible, put your dog into the transport dog crate yourself (as opposed to airport staff doing this) and if it's allowed, take your dog to the gate yourself as well.<br /> <br /> - when you board the plane, tell the flight attendant that you have a dog in the cargo hold.<br /> <br /> - when you land, disembark from the plane as promptly as you can, and go directly to the baggage claim area to claim your dog as soon as he is taken off the plane.</div><div style="font-style: italic"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div>When you travel with your dog, you'll want more details on dog transport and <a href="http://healthierdogs.com/dog_care/transport-dog-crates-travel-by-airplane/" target="_blank">transport dog crates</a>, and also on <a href="http://healthierdogs.com/dog_care/transport-dog-crates-travel-by-airplane/" target="_blank">stylish pet carriers</a> from HealthierDogs </div> http://www.dogsinfoplanet.com/transport-dog-crates-and-a367.html Sometimes it's necessary to transport your dog by air, and transport dog crates are an important part of the planning for your dog's trip. Try to minimize the stress of traveling for your dog by planning ahead.