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<\/p>\nFlying with a dog presents its own set of challenges, procedures, and of course, costs. You can\u2019t just show up to the airport and hope the airline will take one look at those puppy dog eyes and let your furry friend strut right on board the plane. If you’ve never flown with your dog, it’ll take a bit of training on your part. Before you book your ticket, here\u2019s a rundown of what you\u2019ll want to know about taking to the friendly skies with your pooch.<\/p>\n
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Before you can even consider flying with your dog, you\u2019ll want to be sure you obtain the necessary paperwork. Airlines require a health certificate from your vet. This certificate must be dated within 10 days of your departure. In order to obtain this health certificate, you\u2019ll need to visit with your vet for a check-up. Dog owners should be sure that their vet agrees that the dog can fly and that all of their pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date. If you want to travel internationally with your dog, there’ll be more paperwork. What will be required will depend on the country you are heading to and their requirements. If you’re heading to the US, for example, you’ll need to adhere to the CDC’s regulations<\/a> when it comes to flying with pets!<\/p>\n Once you have your dog\u2019s clean bill of health to fly, you\u2019ll need to determine if you can travel with your dog in the cabin or whether he\/she will\u00a0have to travel in the cargo hold. Some airlines will only allow dogs to travel under the seat in front of you, while others only permit dogs in the cargo hold. If you want your dog to travel with you in the cabin, they must fit the size requirements for your airline, which generally boils down to fitting under the seat in front of you. This rule eliminates any big dogs from traveling with you in the cabin. Before you purchase your ticket, you\u2019ll want to be sure that your dog is allowed in the cabin or cargo hold in the first place. Once you have determined how they\u2019ll fly, you\u2019ll face more details to review. For example, some airlines will have you bring your dog to a separate facility if they’re going in the cargo hold ahead of your flight. Others will have you merely bring them to the check-in counter at the airport.<\/p>\n Your dog has to be in a carrier of some kind whether they are in the cabin or with you in the cargo hold. In all cases, your dog should be able to stand up, lie down and turn around in the carrier. For cargo holds, you\u2019ll want a hard-sided carrier that’s durable. Soft-sided carriers work best when your pooch is traveling in the cabin under the seat in front of you. Regardless, you\u2019ll want to be sure that this isn\u2019t the first time your dog has actually been in the carrier. They should get used to it before flying in it. Also, just as your luggage should be marked with your contact information, so should your dog carrier in case your pet gets lost.<\/p>\n Flying\u00a0with a dog doesn\u2019t come cheap. Again, the cost to fly with\u00a0your\u00a0best pal varies from airline to airline, ticket to ticket. You\u2019ll have to pay either way to travel with your dog, whether it be in the cargo hold or in the cabin. Check to see what your airline charges as prices may differ.\u00a0It’s important to note that\u00a0service dogs are allowed on the plane with you at no expense as they perform a life-saving purpose. The same can be true of emotional support dogs, but you\u2019ll need a letter from a mental health professional confirming your dog is in fact an emotional support animal.<\/p>\nThe Cabin or Cargo<\/h2>\n
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