traveling with a dog?

Question

What is the cheapest and easiest way to travel to Colorado with my dog?

Answer 1

It depends on how you are planning on traveling. I've both flown with a dog as well as driven near cross country with two.

If you fly, you face having to pay the airlines fees OVER your plane ticket prices. Depending on your pets size, they will either HAVE to travel in the cargo hold or they can travel in a carrier under your seat. Most airlines will require you produce health certificates to show your pets shots are up to date. When I flew, my dachshund was under my seat the whole time, but I had to pay $100 for her to fly with me. Also, keep in mind, if you plan to have your pet travel via the cargo hold, there are restrictions to that also. Some cargo holds are climate controlled (heated or air conditioned) while others are not. Depending on the airlines, some will only allow pets during certain months of a year only.

Now, if you can drive with your pet, there are good and bad points with that option also. You won't have to pay anything extra, but you'll have to deal with your pet on a long tiresome trip. A pet carrier is a good choice if they don't ride well on long trips, or at least having one available to give your pet a place to rest. You'll have to take regular breaks to allow them the chance to potty and eat. Plus, if you must stay over night somewhere, you'll have to find a hotel that's pet friendly.

Answer 2

Driving in the cheapest and simplest depending on distance.

If you are talking over 10hrs drive then a lot of people find flying better. It does take a lot more work to fly. You have a lot of paperwork and arriving early, not to mention separation from your dog.

Bus is horrible for a dog. At least you have stops periodically though, just not on your schedule.

Train is worse. Don't bother with it. My service dogs have always hated trains the most.

If it is a short distance then the dogs favorite is probably walking. They also like bike riding.

Answer 3

That all depends on where you live. If you're anywhere West of Colorado, or in an adjoining state, I would say drive.

To fly the dog, it will depend on the size of the dog and airline. Most will allow you to carry a small dog on board the plane as long as it's small and can fit in a small dog carrier under the seat in front of you, there is still a small fee. For larger dogs, you must check them as cargo in an airline approved carrier. Most airlines charge a fee of $100 and you must also buy the crate.

Answer 4

Try looking up pet friendly travels. This may help in locating pet friendly hotels/rooms. Don't know it this will be much help as for as your means of travel but once you get there.

Answer 5

in your car with you. and having a dog crate that he can travel in. also make sure that his VX are current. and ask if a health certificate need. if flying you will have to have a crate and a health certificate.

Answer 6

do you have a van? bring lots of toys. food and treats. make sure u take him out of the car to walk around

Answer 7

hope you have a car take the seanic way for those potty breaks

Answer 8

In your car with you.