PLAN AHEAD
FLYING OUT WITH YOUR PET
» Preparation are key to help you and your guide dog gain confidence and a better understanding of what to expect during
» Coordinate your travel planing giving you plenty of time to possibly poty your pet between flights.
» Learn the danger signs of anxiety and heat stroke — rapid panting, staggering, excessive salivation.
Read more about Heatstroke.
PACK PROPERLY
» The very essentials are leash, collar, poo bags, water
dish, dog food, chew toy, cool coat, pee pads and baby wipes... but there always
the "extra" that will for sure make your life so much easier.
» Don't forget to pack a thermal bottle. TSA won't let you go
through bringing water, but after you go through you can buy a bottle of water
and you can fill your thermal with ice. During the flight you can use that ice
to cool of your Boston / Frenchie. They also like chewying the ice cubes during
the flight.
» Extra pee pads!! you can never have too many of them!
» Ziploc Bags. During the flight you can fill them with ice cubes and place it inside the carrier bag before taking off, if the place isn't cool
enough.
» Most Airlines won't ask for, but it's always good to be prepared, so make sure
you have your pet's updated vaccination card with you.
THE "T" DAY
» Keep in mind that the whole airport will most likely ask to see/pet your Boston / Frenchie. So give your pet a nice bath and make sure it is
smelling amazing.
» Feed your Boston / Frenchie only about 1/4 of the meail it normaly eats. Bring it's food in a ziploc bag and every so often offer a few
kibbles during the flight. It will help your pet associate the traveling as a good experience and it will keep your Boston / Frenchie distracted during the
flight
» A short walk before the flight also helps them to get them tired ahead of their trip.
PET RELIEVE AREAS
» Airports that service more than 10,000 passengers a year to establish at least
one Service Animal Relief Area (SARA) inside each terminal. Most animal and pet relief areas are located outside the airport terminals.
» Outdoor Pet Relief areas can range from no-frills grassy areas to fenced-in “pet parks” with all the amenities of a fully equipped dog park.
» Indoors Pet Relief Room have a complete area with artificial grass covering, miniature fire hydrants and pop-up sprinkler systems to wash away liquid waste into a drain.
Some aiports even have two patches of fake and real grass!
Click
HERE to know the Top 10 Dog-Friendly Airports in the U.S.
» Always clean up after your pet!!!
COMFORT
» Some aircrafts have special seats that have more legroom that could better accommodate your
puppy. Please consider traveling First Class, Business or "Economy plus" for even more leg room. It makes a big difference in this case. Remember that you cannot sit near the Exit Row with a dog in cabin.
» Keep your pet hydrated! In general, dogs require ½ to 1 ounce of water per day per pound.
» If your Boston or Frenchie is showing signs of anxiety or heat stroke,
ask for ice and try to keep your pet cool. Eating ice cubes could be a good
distration.
MEDICATION
» Never sedate your Boston Terrier - French Bulldog to travel. Brachycephalics are extremely sensitive to most of sedatives. If you are too nervous about traveling with your pet, please talk to your trusted veterinarian about it.
PLAN AHEAD
TRAVELING BY CAR
» If your dog has a favorite blanket or toy, make sure you bring it along on your trip, something that smells and feels like home so they can feel more secure and safe.
» Make sure you are extra careful when opening and closing the car door