Cargo-Checked Crates: Airline Edition | Dog Grooming & Handling Equipment Series

Flying with your dog in CARGO? We know it can be a stressful or confusing process, but Allison to the rescue!
Having flown with many dogs, Allison knows all about the airline requirements with flying a pet in cargo. Today's tutorial breaks down some of those requirements and how you need to set up your dog's crate when flying.
Remember to check with each individual airline before flying, and that these guidelines might also vary by region! 🇨🇦
Stay tuned: next week we'll cover the guidelines for flying with your dog in-cabin in an airline-approved carrier.

[@MissCanadianCandy]

Great and so thorough!! I'm bringing 2 3 month old Mexican stray sisters from Mexico to Vancouver...didn't expect to become a dog mom of twins lol. But I live them and thank you!

[@s.graham4978]

I live in NYC and I'm planning to go to Italy for 3 months with my 40lb, 18month old Labradoodle. The thought of putting her in cargo causes me so much stress but I can't imagine how stressful it would be for her to leave her that long with a sitter. Also, to be honest, I don't want to be without her for that long and I want to take her on this adventure with me. I spoke to the vet who assured me he's done this many times without issue and will prescribe a "chill protocol" to help her anxiety. The thought of putting her in a stressful situation brings tears to my eyes but I'm hoping this protocol will make her relaxed and it will be 1 direct flight. My research suggests Lufthansa is the best airline. Thank you for posting this, very helpful as I plan.

[@abdullamasud4278]

it would be nice if you or another dog channel could provide a video about different types of dog crates and which are allowed for cargo and which are not? It would be quite helpful ^^

[@adrienneperry4418]

Also good to have a pair of nail clippers in your carry on so you can snip off the zip ties once you arrive at your destination!

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Yes!

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Yes that's a great tip! Many airlines are also using the "quick release" zip ties that can be undone

[@migueljpaula]

Great content! Greetings from Dominican Republic

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Great info, thanks! Also, if your dog is small enough to travel in cabin (like ours) we give them an especially delicious hard chew right before take-off, so their swallowing while chewing helps clear their ears as the pressure changes. Most airlines only allow two dogs in cabin (not counting Certified Service Dogs) but you MUST tell them this WHEN you reserve your flight.

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Good tip - our in-cabin carriers tutorial is coming up next week!

[@alicetam5336]

Thanks for the very experience informations

[@dianebilak6204]

Great information!!😊

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Thanks for tuning in :)

[@CaraBay-do6ru]

If you could answering my question I would appreciate it so so much. This was a great video by the way. I'm traveling home with my border collie (international flight) his crate has ALL the metal bolt locks But it is missing the plastic slide fastener clips. The ones it came with that you slide to lock. Will this matter if the crate has all metal Bolts all the way around?

[@nathalielundberg2933]

I would love to see your bath routine with your poodle as well as your drying routine! 🤩🐩🐩

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

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[@6_bichonz]

Good information❤

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@siddharthjoshi1959]

Hello. Your video is really helpful. So I booked my flight with Lufthansa but the problem is on their website when Im registering the animal, the maximum dimensions for crate they allow is 48x25.7x33.5 inches. Whereas, the IATA approved crate you used was 48x32x35 inches. And when I registered my dog crate with 48x32x35 inches dimensions, they rejected my request. So my question is how do I get a crate which will match their dimensions? I have a German Shepherd and she needs that 48' length along with height and width

[@banban333]

Hello im traveling to Mexico from LAX with my 1 year old lab, the airline requires handles on the crate, my crate doesn't have handles, will this be an issue ? I don't see anyone lifting an 80lbs crate with handles, have you encounter this before?