what do i need to do before my 4 month old beagle can be transported by air with me?

Question

i am moving to north carolina and i do not wanna leave her---i need to know what i have to have done before she can fly---- i dont want any surprises when i get to the airport

i keep calling vets and airlines for answers but i keep getting different stories!!!

Answer 1

when i had my puppy shipped to me from oklahoma, he needed to have a copy of med records, shots etc
they need to know how old he is. you ship her in a carrier with a lil food and water
and you will have to show your id when you drop her off and pick her up.
i would call the airline you are flying for the specific instructions on how to do it.

Answer 2

I flew with a cat across the country right after 9/11. You need to get a ticket for the pet so that it can ride in a dog carrier with you on the plane (It's not the price of a human fare). There may be size restrictions, and the dog may have to go in cargo. The specific airline that you choose will also tell you if they have any other restrictions. Arrange this as long as possible in advance, as they restrict the number of pets per flight. The vet has to give you paperwork certifying that the dog is in good health and has had all the necessary shots. Keep this information on you, as you'll have to show it at every gate. The vet may also advise giving the dog something like Benedryl to keep it calm on the flight. Make sure it has evacuated as close as possible to flight departure. Keep some food and water handy for the puppy, and a favorite toy or something that smells like you in the carrier to keep it calm.

Answer 3

What do you mean by - 'different stories'? You could start by giving her a similar situation from the ground. Get her used to being in a crate and then take her on road trips(in the crate), either to the store or running errands but the trips should be longer each time so she will not freak out about being cooped in a crate for a long period of time. Also, try to do it where she can't see or hear you because she has to learn that you will not always be in voice distance or sight or smell. Have someone else take her for a ride and when they get to your destination, have them praise her is she's been good but don't over do it. She will be handled by strangers so its best to have someone that she normally isn't around help you out with these tasks.

Answer 4

I know that there are guidelines that Agility competitors follow when they compete internationally. They have an airline crate, and they've written their cell phone numbers all over it. They include a packet of information about the dog that stays with the crate. This includes your flight number, your phone number again, all of your flight info, a picture of the dog.

Be sure to get your dog used to being in this crate before it's time to go. Feed your dog in there, and only let her have special chewies and treats in there. Do this even if she will be in a carrier with you in the cabin. Make that crate or the carrier an amazing place to be.

When you fly, you need to check with the flight attendants that your dog is on the flight. Some airlines will let you go down to cargo to see your dog before and during the flight. Be prepared to stand your ground about being SURE that your dog is with you.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Well you need a cage (of course) and water and food and when you get to the airport ask about having a dog on the plane they should tell you and i think it is extra money (not sure)
hope this helped

Answer 6

Hi,

I have a page on my website that is all about traveling by air with your dog. Check it out, it might help.

http://www.standardpoodlesusa.com/air-travel.html