Air Travel – Is Your Dog Safe When Traveling By Plane?
Just because thousands and thousands of
pets are safely transferred from one destination to another via the airlines,
it does not mean that dog owners are without responsible precautionary measures
to ensure the safety of their family pet.
In fact, after reading through the
following guidelines that should be taken before boarding your dog on a plane,
you will realize just how important is.
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Listen To Your Instincts In Regards To
Your Dog's Personality
Just because they are animals, it doesn't
mean that all dogs can easily cope with the experience of being locked up in a
crate during an airplane ride. Every dog owner knows what his or her dog's
personality is like. Trust your gut instincts on whether or not you think your
dog can handle the flight. If it doesn't feel right, then your instincts are
trying to tell you something about your dog's separation anxiety.
Separation anxiety is a real condition that
should not be overlooked. It is estimated that almost 20% of all dogs suffer at
some level from separation anxiety. These personality types make very poor
candidates for airplane travel. Such dogs should not be left alone and when
their condition reaches elevated levels, it is not uncommon for a dog to
literally chew through a metal cage in the attempt of trying to escape, causing
severe injuries that can cause the dog to bleed to death.
Minimize Anxiety By Preparing Your Dog
For The Experience Of Flying
As mentioned above, it is never acceptable
to force your dog to experience flying if he is deemed to have separation
anxiety problems. However, there is always the possibility that you can
condition him to fly without having any problems.
This can be accomplished by getting your
dog accustomed to the travel carrier that he will be flying in. Simply have one
located in your house and keep your dog inside as often as possible. This can
be done during meals, sleep time, and while driving around in the car.
Eventually, he will be totally comfortable inside the crate and this will aid
in making the dog feel more secure during the plane ride.
Yes, Your Dog May Get Lost When
Accidentally Transferred To A Different Airplane
One of our previous tips for dog owners and
air travel was to only select direct flights. Many times, passengers and their
luggage may have to transfer to two or more different airplanes before reaching
their final destination. It is during
these times when some dogs become lost, never to be found again. They
accidentally get transferred to the wrong airplane and never make it back to
the owner.
To minimize the chances of your dog not
making its way back to you, the best thing you can do is ensure proper
identification. Have a permanent ID securely attached to your pet that has your
phone number, home address, and any contact information about the place you are
traveling to. Microchips and tattoos are also options that can be taken. They
may seem extreme but when it comes to your dog and the possibility of him
getting lost during air travel, it's definitely worth it, wouldn't you agree?
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