Dog is my Co-Pilot, But how do I go on a Vacation via Airplane?

opinion | 06/17/2011 | brian_baldwin

[Brian_Baldwin]

Humans have had a 10,000 year relationship with the dog. The dog flew to space - Belka("Squirrel")and Strelka("Little Arrow") were launched into space on board Sputnik 5 on August 19, 1960 - and no doubt, as we go into the universe the dog will come with us, our eternal companion. We are one.

I love my dog, but I do have one problem.

Every vacation, if we go, my little one must go with us. She is much a part of the family as our child. She is a dog, but sometimes it makes going on a vacation a problem.

In my younger days, I would fly the world. Europe, Asia, America, Hawaii, Carib, you name it. But today, I must travel with our little dog, so typically it is by car, we stay in hotels that allow pets, and so on.

I am thinking, would a train allow a dog who weights 24 pounds? Probably not.

But what I really want to do is fly again. So badly, I want to go to Holland (Netherlands and then Denmark), but it seems my dream cannot come true. I hold nothing against my dog. But I just want to get in a plane with my family, and fly, fly to Canada, fly to Europe or Asia again, fly, fly, fly, adventure!

Now, I KNOW folks somehow do it. But I don't know how.

Which airlines allow a dog who is medium size, 24 pounds? Can I buy my dog a ticket, and have her in a carry device where I place her on her own seat between me and my family seating?

Or do they stow her away with luggage where she will freak out?

How does it work? Can someone help me? Which airlines allow this?

[KeyLargo]

I didn’t intend for the morons that took their dog flying to be associated with the Pilots and Paws organization, which they are definitely not. Pilots and Paws does ensure that the dogs are secure either in a crate or with someone seated with and in control of the dog.

I just posted those extra two videos for a little ammusment.

[bdfromlv]

When I read the title I thought you were dyslexic. like the dyslexic insomniac that couldn't sleep because dog was talking to him.

[mylife]

Morons that took their Dog Flying?

Gee, I have 6 degrees of separation, from being that guy. LoL

I didnt see the last two vids yet. I am having ISP problems here.

[smokingfrog]

Rover Oaks

LOL

Do they have dog golf/tennis?

[Cuttnhorse]

There aren’t as many quarantine restrictions as many people seem to think...the big issue is flying to a country with no or very little rabies. We flew our two Rotties to South America where we lived for 5-years and it was no problem.

You are right about the temps at the destination and departing airports. That really limits the months a person can fly with pets. As mentioned...better to leave them with friends.

[TigersEye]

I’m sure they will let your dog fly if you will let TSA fondle it.

[Ditter]

Absolutely! They have rooms set up with sofas and chairs, pictures on the walls, everything to make your spoiled dog feel at home whether they live in River Oaks or the east end. The front of the building would make you think of the Alamo.

My dogs are peons and misfits and they go in the runs. But the runs are all in a metal building a/c in the summer and heating in the winter. It is fantastic!

They really do look after your dogs as good as you do.

[Ditter]

Continental advertises their pet flying services. Call their 800# for info. I used them twice when I bought puppies in Florida and had them flown to Houston. They were excellent.