How to Fly With Your Dog (or Cat)

[@Kate-yc5pr]

I would also recommend taking them to a car wash regularly to get them used to the scary sounds.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I wish you'd shared this tip a year earlier. Brilliant. Thank you for watching!

[@thatsnuts7769]

That sounds like it might work, thanks!

[@spark_6710]

Yes ! Lol. My sister took her dog with 'em to a car wash just a couple of days ago, she videoed it ,where I could see how terrified she was ! Poor thing ! But ,that trick of your might be effective for those flying with their dogs & cats ! But ,I am not really o.k.with dogs & cats flying or even travelling in cars so on as it's very stressful to them !! Especially cats !! So ,unless absolutely necessary, people shouldn't ! There have been too many cases of tragedies that took dogs 's & cat's lives on planes as well !! Unless they can put their dogs& cats in passenger seats ,or checked bag areas ,they shouldn't !! 💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶🐾💕💞

[@KB.4.4]

Wow!!! Just did that Today 😃😃

[@cvmslvtfortwice]

Ay we got the same 1st name but double the ‘n’

[@servicedogskidboot]

I recently flew to Europe from Canada with my service dog Skidboot. It was Skid’s first time flying and we had three flights each way. The entire trip including layovers was 24 hours. Here are some things I did to prepare him for the trip (there was a lot more that is specific for service dogs) as well as some of the things I brought for him. - lots of rides in various vehicles (trucks, cars, quads, golf carts) over various terrain (bumpy rides) - several train and bus rides - getting him used to the sight and sound of golf carts as you will come across them at airports - getting him used to the feel of riding in elevators - visit airport beforehand so the dog can get used to the noise and sounds and smells - getting the dog used to suitcases being pulled and dropped on the ground - exposure to people in uniforms - exposure to loud equipment/machines/vehicles - it’s also a good idea to teach your dog to go potty on command on a potty pad (some airports don’t have pet relief areas or they are so disgusting that the dog doesn’t want to use them). In Europe, pet relief areas are almost all the time outside the secure area. - make sure your dog has a solid sit/stay and recall for going through security - make sure your dog is comfortable being touched by strangers as the dog may get patted down by a security officer if you choose to leave his gear on - getting him used to all kinds of noises, e.g. jet/turbo engines starting up, plane taking off, PA announcements, sounds of a busy airport, sounds of people going through security) by playing sounds from KZbin over speaker at increasing volume - withhold food and water before the flight. - bring an extra empty water bottle for your dog that you can fill up after going through security as well as a collapsible water bowl; ice cubes are another option - bring high-value treats (make sure he’s used to them to prevent stomach upset) - dry kibble (amount depends on the length of your trip, but I would say at least 2 days worth for an international trip) and collapsible feed bowl (in case you get stranded somewhere due to cancellation or delay) - bring his favourite toy (non squeaky or silent squeaker), a chew stick (non-smelly) - bring paper towels, wipes, disposable gloves, potty pads in a Ziploc bag to clean up in case of an accident - talk to your vet about giving him something to prevent an upset tummy - original copies of health papers (good idea to have copies with you as well and/or keep on phone) - bring an extra collar and extra leash in case something breaks - check with customs re. bringing dog food, treats into the country you are flying to

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wow these are fantastic tips! Thanks so much!

[@servicedogskidboot]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank you!

[@leahc8622]

Im pretty sure the sit & stay while going through security is just for service dogs. Those with regular dogs can hold them through security. (May be dependent on airline or airport)

[@servicedogskidboot]

@@leahc8622 Yes, you are correct. Pets are either held or walked through on a leash.

[@sandicruz8984]

Thank you 🙏

[@ShelleyReynolds-i6h]

Love your dog. He is adorable. I am a big fan of Aussies & think the Aussiedoodle is precious.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

He is a cutie pie. We get to road trip with him soon.

[@sunlightdawns]

You placed more emphasis on the things people don't usually talk about, like getting through TSA, and kept the more obvious things a bit shorter but still clear, it was a helpful video, Thank you (Also your doggo is adorable!)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching! He just turned one last week.

[@TheAryanPareek]

She's so kind that she is reading all the comments and replying to them I am first time seeing such an youtuber BTW love from india

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for your time to watch this!

[@MSSKodiak]

I've flown many times domestically with my dogs. The best pet carrier is the Sturdi bag. It has stays that arch across the top so the bag doesn't collapse on the dog, but the stays can squish down to where you can shove the bag under the seat in front of you. I keep a small ziploc with treats in the carrier so that if I need to take him out and put him back in the bag mid trip, I have treats to reward him. I can also reward him any time for good behavior. I've also found that it varies greatly from airport to airport and flight/gate attendant to attendant as to if your dog is allowed out of the carrier to walk vs. being in the bag. I've had a tsa person yell at me for having my dog out, even though 10 feet from where I stood I was going to have to take him out to walk through security check. It just depends on who is working that day. In my carry on, I try to carry stuff that I need for the trip for my dog and check my own things because my items are easier to replace. An empty collapsible water dish is handy for when you arrive at the destination airport to give the dog a drink, and pop up crates/tents fit great in carry on bags. I do always get a health certificate from my vet every time I fly, but I've never once been asked to see it. The best story I have about flying with my dog is when we landed I carefully picked up my dog carrier and put it in my lap. An older lady sitting next to me was surprised that I had a dog in there. She said she thought I was talking to myself throughout the flight! LOL!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awwww, your dog is so lucky to have you! I'm so glad you mentioned that carrier! Thanks for watching!

[@shatese8166]

PLEASE HELP!!! I too have the Sturdi Bag that I will be using for the first time on Feb. 3, 2021. I am moving and purchased the bag 3 months ago for my 5yr old Maltese Cocker Spaniel. I also purchased the K9 Sport Sack to carry my dog on my back instead of by hand, on my arm, or pulling. We are flying Delta. My dog is used to the crate/kennel but he whines A LOT when we get in a moving vehicle. When I had my car, I had seatbelts for my dog so he was never boxed in (I like for my dog to be as free as possible). I consulted with his vet, received meds for him and did a test run in an Uber to my mother’s house. As my dog was a little woozy, he still managed to whine in the Uber until I took him out of the bag. My dog is an ESA dog however, as of Jan. 11,2021 ESAs are no longer recognized on flights. I say all of that to ask...how do I get my dog to stop whining while crated to avoid disrupting other passengers????

[@Pengiunrocks]

I have a question I have a 100 pound Service dog now he’s a service dog and she can’t fit into a carrier. He needs to be with us in the plane and he’s a fairly big dog do you think he could fit in the leg area

[@catherinekuhle1859]

@@Pengiunrocks Service dogs the train properly then they can do a tuck under the seat .The airline can’t deny your Service dog .

[@jadeykg123]

@@Navi405 its been a bit so you've probably already gotten an answer, but a border collie most likely wouldn't be able to fit under the seat in front of you. Most airlines require the crate to be no larger that 18×11×11ish and that's barely enough room for my 20lb chihuahua mix. It's also very hard to find carriers that meet those dementions that can hold more than 15 or 20 lbs

[@wanrapea]

Thank you for all the tips! It is helpful to be prepared! I've flown many times with my Chi-mix. The best thing I can do to keep her calm, is to remain calm myself. She picks up on when my breathing or expression changes. It reminds me to calm down & breathe deeper. Also, I unzip the carrier top slightly, so she knows she isn't trapped. She is fine as long as she maintains some eye contact with me. They love to be with their peeps!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That’s so wonderful Wanda! She sounds like a sweet dog for the airplane💕

[@aaronpaul06]

This was all the information I wanted to know that other videos leave out. Thank you so much! I’ve been avoiding travel with my new puppy, but this makes me feel much more confident about it.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@jonisousa-guthrie3121]

This is exactly what I need to know. Thank you. Happy new year.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@iraidamorales9990]

Very helpful. Thank you for your tips.

[@susanboyle9591]

Thank you so much. I travel all the time. First time I will be going with my beloved. So kind of you. Very thorough. Really appreciate it.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks!

[@lindahobbs2136]

Did lots of research about traveling with dogs but yours did the best on how to prep your pup and details on actually traveling with him. Thanks so much!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh my word that made my day! Thanks for watching.

[@barbie7034]

Great advice! I am taking a trip with my dog for the first time this summer. You’re right, Delta says call to book for your pet. I tried to call twice to book last week and each time the hold times were 7 & 9 hours!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh my word...maybe message them on instagram? Or keep searching their site.

[@Gilly-gx8rt]

Thank you. Very helpful tips. I’m travelling in a few weeks for the first time with my dog to Italy

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I hope it goes well, and I am sure it will.

[@davidpatton7940]

Great job of helping out a first time pet traveler. Thankyou mucho!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

De nada! But check your airline's rules for updated Info.

[@catherinekuhle1859]

This actually helped because I wasn’t sure on some of the airlines rules with having your pet plus wanting to have carry-on thank you for this video

[@keyanna4ever]

I know you posted this a couple years ago but OMG how helpful 😊 I also live here in Phoenix and will be traveling back to my hometown in a week to pick up my new baby pup. Thank you so much for all of the info! 😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Eeeeeek have so much fun! Loved watching videos about how to train puppies. Whew it was awful tiring though

[@jak0703]

I am so nervous to travel with my 15lb Bichon for the 1st time. Loved all the detailed tips that was provided in this video. I already started implementing them and starting to feel a little at ease! Thank you so much!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It’ll go great. Highly recommend prescription meds to help him feel chilled out.

[@celinagallegos1]

Hey! How did it go? I’m planning on flying with my Bichon in about a month because of work. I’m nervous. He’s about 15.4 pounds.

[@dianebassett1930]

Another training tip- once you land and get your luggage you may want to attach your pup’s container to your luggage (like you would a carry on bag) and roll. Practice that at home, and going up the street with all the vibration that concrete/asphalt creates as you roll.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

What a great idea!!

[@Colin-Dorpfeld20]

This is helpful for when I take my dog to see my aunt and uncle and grandma in Florida

[@andrew_va1628]

I appreciate your post! I will rewatch it again and take good notes. My only comment is that I fed my dog a tendon and she loved it! BUT I thought she has been eating enough so I took the tendon away from her and discovered that she had swallowed the tendon and I pulled it out of her throat. I think its a great long time treat, but I would not recommend letting them eat it without supervision.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing! Great tip.

[@pattybrumbaugh3758]

Great tips. I am not traveling with my pet, but I did want to say your tips are soooo helpful. I took my first flight ever in November. I also had to make connections in 2 major airports both ways. Traveling alone, first flight was easy because of all of your videos I watched. When I was unsure of anything I just thought what did Laurie suggest. Boom easy peasy. Now I can not wait to fly again. Knowledge is power and your tips empowered me. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I'm so glad to know this Patty! Thank you from the bottom of my personal item bag!

[@rosegomez203]

Thank you, very informative, will try your suggestion on leaving travel case in familiar area, see if it works.

[@leahhartman285]

Thanks for all of the super helpful tips. We are bringing a new puppy home in October and your video provided a lot of extra things that I wouldn't have thought about. I am buying a carrier, per another video's suggestion, called Mr. Peanuts. I really like so many aspects of this carrier and feel it will be the best for traveling with our new pup!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing and have fun! You can sleep 5 years from now😂

[@susanterry8024]

You’re back!! I’ve missed your videos, especially as I’m getting ready to make along haul flight and you have the best info on KZbin!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Woohoo star sticker!!! Thanks Susan. I'm so happy for y'all. We need to find a pet sitter soon so we can travel more often. Sadly he's now too big I think to go under the seat. Thanks for watching!

[@susanterry8024]

TravelTipsbyLaurie I wish I could take my schnoodle with me. He’s so friendly and loves traveling. Since I. Headed overseas, it won’t happen this trip. When our two stay home, it’s usually with a family member or close friend. Hope you’re able to find a sitter for Ollie soon!

[@lynnaebuchanan814]

Wow! great info thank you so much, God Bless.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Speed_IOT]

Really helpful! I’m really gonna follow these tips!!! Thank you

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So glad! Thank you for watching.

[@karmabeachtique5971]

Thank you so much for this advice. Flying with Caesar, a Yorkie, for the first time to AZ. I am nervous since he’s a barker. Again, thank you.

[@doggielover5587]

I think in America ESAS (or pets) can’t fly with you. They have to be put in the back of the plane in a kennel. But you did your research and this is only what I have heard on the news. Don’t take advice from me!

[@99avilyssa]

How did it go?????

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Good luck!! I don't know how I missed this comment. Sorry for the delay. How did it go?

[@donnageiler8246]

Such a cute and well-behaved puppy! Congrats!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you!! 😊 He's now almost 1.5 years old! So. Much. Easier.

[@stephanieacierno2584]

Omg , he’s soo cute and everything is helpful !!!!!☺️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad you think so! Have a fun trip!

[@stephanieacierno2584]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I’m very nervous Laurie as I’ve never taken her on a trip before she’s a cav King Charles and 6 years old my world 🌎 and thinking of seeing my sis for Christmas 🎄

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@stephanieacierno2584 The best thing ever is the low dose medicine my vet prescribed. It does NOT make them comatose; it will just help her be super chill when she has to be in the carrier for the flight.

[@vivianacoughtry9780]

Thank you so much for the tips. Mi going to be flying whit my dog in the cabin for the first time . Miami to Argentina.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wonderful!

[@tracyochterbeck8581]

What is the size and weight of you dog? Moving to Hawaii soon and am trying to do as much research as I can to keep my fur baby safe! Thank you so much!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Now he's 25 pounds and too tall to get in the carrier. Then he was 15 pounds I think. We do not ever want to put ours in the belly of the plane per my husband. But if they're chill from just a little bit of drugs, maybe they won't mind. Best wishes to y'all! Thank you for watching!

[@aliciaryan3192]

Such a cute puppy & thank you for the great advice. Happy New Year Laurie!! Greetings from South Africa

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi again! Thanks for watching! Have a lovely day and year!

[@therapyrf]

Wow this is been unbelievably so helpful. I've been super nervous because I'm a first time dog owner and I'm taking my little Chihuahua across the country. Every single tip that you said was treasure. I really appreciate this

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh I'm so glad! That was ours too. Your vet will help so much!

[@soniatobias6060]

Great video. My daughter is traveling with her dog for the first time, and this is extremely helpful. I will share with her. 🐕 😃 ✈️. Thank you for sharing!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh, I'm so glad. Thank you for sharing and merry Christmas!

[@silviagutierrez9181]

Thank you for taking the time and sharing with us all this great tips

[@lashaundradubose2003]

Thank you sooooo much. I am flying to Phoenix in a week & my original plan was to take my dog and then I started getting anxiety. This really helped. I pray that all goes well because my plan is to take him. He is extremely calm and he is used to being around people. Hopefully that will help. He has been riding in a vehicle daily for 8 years.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awwww it's going to be great.

[@M0M0n3n1]

Super helpful and super sweet. My video time seeing one of ur videos, I’m less than half way through and I’m already liking and subscribing🤗💕

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope the tips help. I have several playlists, but most of them are in the Travel Tips playlist. Thanks again for watching!

[@dmartinbeltran77]

Thank you!! Your video is just the perfect information i need. Thank you!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful! Be sure to see what your airline requires. Thanks for watching!

[@erisavoca9514]

thanks so much for the advice im getting a dog soon and i travel a lot so i needed this i was freaking out thank u! ❤️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I'm so glad! Have so much fun!! Aullie is now a year and a half old and is so much fun!! Thanks for watching.

[@Yadao1832]

If it is domestic flight in United you can definitely book your pet online but if it is International flt you need to call. Since there's a connection flt

[@dobszero100]

What a great video!! Thank you for all your tips!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annaneufeld8571]

I got a carrier that’s a little bit bigger,I called delta and they said it was fine ,as long as it fits under the seat.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay!! I would agree.

[@seanbrode5099]

im bringing my new puppy home from florida to los angeles on a plane, this will hopefully help make it an easier flight

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Laurie, you are delightfully knowledgeable! This is extremely thorough. Thanks for your invaluable help. 💛👍🏼 P.S., you sound like a Texan!

[@cindymcintyre3092]

I found your video to be very, very interesting; but the amount of details going into taking a pet on the plane would overwhelm me 😊 My little Chihuahua stays with a sitter we found on Rover, and it helps us to be free to travel. We don’t fly much and he travels great in the car, but he doesn’t like being away from home and wants to be glued to us all the time. He’s used to his sitter now, and we all do better that way.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

We're trying out Rover so we can travel for a week sometimes. Thanks for watching!

[@suegoulding1341]

Very useful your tips thank you. What you didn't mention was to keep the dogs as I did hydrated obviously not to push water too much as they'll wee wee but enough. When they have chew sticks they will get thirsty which will lead to a headache if they are dehydrated. I also take mine on the aeroplane and her first flight was also 4mths. Thanks for sharing.

[@servicedogskidboot]

I give my service dog ice cubes to lick.

[@lauranieto1895]

We're planning to take our small on a plane flight in July. We've been taking her to the airport to walk around before TSA to get used to the the sounds and all the people. She now gets excited when she sees the airport, because she likes being there.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awwwww that's so smart! I would do that too if we could do this again.

[@bethreuben3408]

We bought two Sherpa carriers for our maltipoo- one medium and one large- she fits more comfortably in the large. I am having trouble FOLDING the medium one for return… can anyone advise me on how they fold their carrier for storage or packing? In addition, Delta recommends the medium, but, again, the large is definitely better~ with only 1 inch difference in measurements, would you think I’ll encounter a problem with boarding? Thank you- flying with our precious pets is certainly a daunting pursuit! 🤷🏼‍♀️🥹

[@stephendall2329]

Our dog loves traveling in my truck or wife’s SUV. We are planning a trip to Las Vegas around Christmas and this will be first airline travel. Thank you for the information.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh, awesome!! Have such a great time; perfect weather time to visit LV. Thanks for watching!!

[@teamluckyfins]

sherpa bag is my absolute favorite! i treid a few and i study abroad so we fly a lot :)

[@rosegomez203]

I am traveling with my 3 yr old chi mix, and I'm nervous about the whole thing.. thank you for the tips.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I hope it goes smoothly!!

[@angelakaiser3110]

This is a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@justgoodygreen]

This video is so helpful! Thank you so much. After some research I decided to buy the Elitefield carrier. We're flying internationally and yes, I can't help but to think about how it will go. I gonna buy the chewing stuff

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I'm so glad it has helped. That carrier looks amazing. Mine did not want any of the chews or treats I brought, but you never know. Have a great time!!

[@blueberryfrog894]

Welcome back! Great tips! I love Zak George, too!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

He's so darn nice too! I have his book. Watched a ton of his videos prior to puppy. Thanks for watching!

[@corikay]

Always such great tips and general information!!! Thank you!!! And so glad Oliver has joined the family!!!💙

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! We are too! That puppy stage is exhausting though. I'm too old! But he's so good. Thanks for your support!

[@adillo1690]

Amazing information! Thanks so much💕 i feel you answered all my questions! Thanks for being so detailed and informative

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Sorry for the delay.

[@ms.teej.3841]

Yes, great vid. I needed this information. Happy New Year!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh yay! Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching!

[@surfsiren1026]

Thanks for your tips! I booked a roundtrip to Europe before I knew I was going to have to take my dog. Three trustedhousesitters backed out due to getting bigger places to sitt at, so he is coming. Luckily, I took him on his first ride a year ago and the flights were only an hour, and he is pretty smart, so he was napping on the way back. Now, the flight over is broken up in Canada, so he won't be on the plane for more than 5 hours on the way, but on the way back we have a 12-hour flight! He uses potty pads, and I plan on taking him to the restroom, but I am nervous for sure. I plan on going back and forth to Europe frequently now, so he has to get used to it, so wish me luck! I am nervous.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It’s amazing how long they can hold it as they get older. Sounds like he will do well again.

[@ceciliaconcepcion248]

I need help! I am flying Delta and the dimensions they are requiring are 14x12x8.5 and I cant seem to find a soft kennel this size, can anyone recommend where I can find one this size?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That does not sound like the correct size. Sorry I cannot help. What about etsy?

[@margaretmathis4775]

I don’t know about Delta, but for American Airlines, they say (and you can’t speed-read or you’ll miss it) that the size listed is for a hard-sided carrier. Because a soft-sided carrier can compress, those dimensions don’t have to be the same. Basically, I think what they are saying is that the dimensions listed are the actual dimensions of the under seat space.

[@carmenirizarry7632]

Happy Beginnings 2020! Thank you for the tips. As always extremely good! Be safe and take care. Love ❤️ your Aussie!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

He's a sweetie! Thanks Carmen.

[@jessicavelasquez1541]

Thank you !!! All the information you are providing is exactly what I wanted to know 🐶

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You are so welcome!

[@MariselaCastillovwvianelly]

Goodness thank you for this video I am flying United and I had no idea where to start

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad I could help! Let me know if you think of a tip once you do it. Thank you for watching!

[@KendallMurphyTV]

Traveling with my one year old frenchie next week and am VERY nervous. Wish us luck and thank you for this!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have fun! She will be so cute. Thank you for watching.

[@Rubi_0902]

Great information! Thank you!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mcbbarto3706]

Very useful information, THANK YOU!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahconkle6822]

Good to see you back Laurie! Your puppy is adorable! Really good information! I had no idea there was so much to bringing your pet along on a trip! Happy New Year!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hey Deborah! Now that I have done it once, I can easily do it again if our puppy was smaller ha. Happy New Year!

[@deborahconkle6822]

TravelTipsbyLaurie ❤️

[@KT_37]

I have not traveled on a plane with a pet but I have an awesome carrier by PetsFit and it is sold on Amazon. Mine has on the side two wings that fold out like a pup tent for when you are sitting and waiting so your pet can stretch out a little. When your ready you fold the wings back in and zip them up. There is also the material on the side so you can slip it securely over the carry on handle when it is extended. My bag fits exactly on top of the carry on bag to and it is the size requirement the airlines require as well. There is a really size pocket on the back to. I hope this helps.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh how amazing that would be! I'll look for it and link it. Thanks KT and thanks for watching!

[@natalieacosta1419]

Such a helpful video... going to be traveling with my puppy in a week and you’ve given many useful tips.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay! Take pics to look back on. Let me know if you think of a new tip.

[@ambergereghty9778]

Thank you! Flying soon with a brand new pup. Super helpful.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I hope you have a snuggly good time! Thanks for watching.

[@gailcarsten7903]

I missed seeing your videos--welcome back! Question--when you said you have to take off the dog's harness and collar and walk him through the security area, how did you keep him from not staying with you, or is it a very short time period? My dog has never been on a plane and is 13. How much does your dog weigh? Mine is 15 lbs. I think it's so much easier to train them when they're puppies to be in a carrier than start with an older dog. We leave ours with my son for a short vacation, otherwise we drive. Love this video and your puppy is adorable!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I really don't want to do it again because he was so heavy lol. He was 15 so maybe 20 lbs at full size? I'm looking into the Rover app for doggie sitting while we travel. Some let you leave them at their house. Thanks for watching!

[@cindymcintyre3092]

TravelTipsbyLaurie The rover app is great. We have a dog sitter we use all the time. She loves him and lets him sleep on her bed. Our dog is used to going there and gets to play with the other dogs, so it’s kind of like doggy camp for him.

[@gailcarsten7903]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Live and learn.

[@servicedogskidboot]

You do not have to take your dog's gear off, but if you choose to leave it on, the dog will get a pat-down (in US and Europe) or visual inspection (in Canada).

[@kathycalkins9795]

Thank you Laurie. You've covered all the bases - great tips !!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@j.fo.8771]

Great tips. And a pretty puppy. Happy New Year! Greetings from Germany

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Guten tag! Thanks for watching!

[@palmtrees89]

You're very in tune with your pet. Very smart pet owner. And thank you for this video. I'll be traveling with my little doggy soon. .first time. So this guide is helpful. I'm thinking of getting the backpack version of tsa approved pet carrier. Is there such thing as ear muffs for dogs? I'm thinking if my doggy wore a noise cancelling ear cover would reduce his barking. My little guy is a chihuahua and wouldn't want him making other passengers uncomfortable or him. Thanks.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

If he's super comfy wearing that, do it. I really think the mild drugs his vet prescribed according to his weight helped.

[@joane5777]

Great video Laurie! Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year~ 💖from the Jersey Shore 🦀

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hey Joan! Happy New Year and safe driving conditions today for y'all!

[@UsernameBarbF]

I've never traveled with a pet so am totally ignorant about it. In your travel tip #10 you said to pack few items in your personal item bag because less leg room." It looked like a backpack so couldn't you put it in overhead storage bins rather than at your feet? Thank you so much for your very helpful video (I now have a small-ish dog--17 lbs--and if I want to go anywhere I'll need to take her with me so I'm gathering all the info I can find.

[@lyssabear9147]

I’m moving and living by myself but I have to fly to get my dog back as he was being cared for by my parents while I was in college and I am so nervous 😬 He’s never flown before so I really hope it goes well 👍🏼

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh, awesome! Ours was not comfortable walking through the airport, so we just carried him and walked slowly. He was in the carrier and 19 pounds ugh. Hope it goes smoothly. Thanks for watching!

[@courtneyammons2]

She is so pleasant thank you for the tips

[@Kjackson.florida]

Thank you for this, do you use the same health certificate coming back? Or needs to be 2 health cert for going and flying back?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, no the same is fine.

[@billhoare7404]

Hello just want to thank you for all the information you've provided much appreciate. I do have a question. I plan to bring my dog which is a yorkshire terrior weighing 6.5lbs to St Martin's. Flying united airlines. As I understand he's to be in a carrier underneath the seat in front of me. My question is can united airlines the airline stewardest ask me to leave the plane if my dog won't stop crying. Thank you

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi yay! No they cannot ask you to do that. I highly recommend chill pill from your vet based on his weight. It takes the edge off so they’re not petrified.

[@billhoare7404]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you so much

[@DebiChapman-y7b]

Curious what kind of medication did your vet prescribe your dog? Mine prescribed something that knocked her out completely and she couldn’t even stand up. This was years ago when we took her on a long car trip.

[@mla701]

Hi, in 2018 my kids and me traveled to Italy with two cats!! A great guy/vet told them exactly how to deal with the “emigration”, with getting the pets used to the cages, plus eating a “relaxing” cat food 2 weeks before. Also he suggested that having a familiar-smelly item (an old t-shirt...) inside the bags would help. Very interesting to know that a cat can live without food or water for three days, so 13 hours on the plane was not the biggest deal.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wow, I never knew that. We asked for a private screening room for our cat when we moved to Houston. I love the idea of a stuffed animal or shirt too. Thanks for watching!

[@janferretti2621]

Good info. Thanks

[@muva1982]

Very useful. I am flying with my 2 cavaliers for the first time in 3 weeks 😮❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

How did it go??

[@christinac3727]

was your puppy able to fully stand inside the carrier at that time? and did the gate agent check the bag and how the dog fits?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, he could stand but was pushing it. They may or may not ask when you are in the boarding area.

[@christinac3727]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie did they gate agent ask at all? i think boarding might be ok bc we will be traveling with two kids so in the commotion they might not ask

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@christinac3727 I am assuming they will not ask, but the carrier has to be mostly under the seat when the f/a do their walk throughs fyi. Someone just the other day or maybe on here said the gate agent asked them that.

[@cmaur811]

Cute pup.. never heard of that mix.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks! He's so darn cute and has a bright blue eye and a bright blue/green one. Thanks for watching!

[@amp1984]

Ty! Ur pup in the background was distracting me but its totally fine!!😍😍

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hee hee!

[@amp1984]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie lol!!😍🐶

[@adventuresphere7036]

I’d also ask about benedryl dosing for your size dog. If you travel from say, a heavily forested area to say, a desert; the dog may have unknown allergies to the environment. And maybe bring some blister packs of allergy meds just in case someone sitting near you is allergic to dander and no one is willing to trade seats.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh I love that idea. And like a baby, test it out before you fly. For our human baby it made him totally hyper. Thanks for watching!

[@gingereaves4097]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Benedryl made my son hyper. He had a lot of allergies.

[@kathyomlor920]

Thank you for these tips. Not sure I’ll travel with my pet but love the puppy tips!! 🤗

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for watching!

[@suehorn4182]

Thank you for your video. We have a 3 yr old Maltese that weights 4 lbs. we have been thinking about a trip. Do you know if COVID has changed anything now as of November 2021?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, just google your airline and in-cabin pets. Should be easy if you have the right paperwork from your vet saying she is healthy.

[@discoverenglish2705]

Hi, what is the actual measurements for the dog bag I need? I have measurements of 19 inches long ,width 12inches and height 12 inches or can backpack dog bags work as well for on board cabin.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, yes it could be used as long as it does not exceed the dimensions set by your airline. Have so much fun! I saw a guy at the Grand Canyon with a backpack on his chest and his cat was sticking his head out to be petted the whole time. So cute! Thank you for watching!

[@stephanieacierno2584]

Love your little carrier by the way ☺️🥰

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you; it's from when we brought our cat to Texas. Thanks for watching.

[@qtjosh8481]

thank you for this video because I have been trying to convince my dad to travel with my dog but his excuse is he don't know how to book for the dog to go on the plane but when i show him this video he I will be able to travel with my dog thank you but we are not gonna travel not because of the pandemic maybe in 2021 for summer

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Have fun planning his airport outfit lol. Just google your airline and pet policy, and you'll get all the facts. Thanks for watching!

[@gabiwalker7792]

Very helpful moving me and my dog to New York in April

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hope it goes smoothly! Thanks for watching!

[@dogcrazy25]

Happy new year. Good tips. Yiu hear awful travel accidents with dogs on flights. My dog is close to 50 lbs so he wont be able to go in the cabin and I dont trust airlines to safely transport him below.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Sue, we do not trust them to do that either. Our dog will not fly in the cargo area ever. Hug your 50 lb sweetie for us. Thanks for watching!

[@stephanie1009BB]

Hi, new follower here. Do you mind a more in depth segment regarding TSA. I’m a little confused as to how you’re suppose to go about it. I’ve heard that your dogs has to walk to you without a leash which seems incredibly scary. I’m flying with my 11 pound dog next month and I’m trying to piece as much as information as possible. Thanks I’m advanced.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Stephanie, I wrote out a whole comment and I don't think it sent. I held my dog when I went through. You can google your airline and dog requirements. In security you can always ask (even without your dog) for a private pat down. I did that with my cat 5 years ago. Easy! But you will be patted down, but multiple officers are in there fyi. I would also download the MyTSA app because there's a super easy way to ask them questions on it. Hope this helps; have a snuggly time!!!

[@stephanie1009BB]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you Laurie! This was so beneficial.

[@AnoraJohnson]

There are leashes that don't contain metal, such as some slip leads. It might help to have one with you for situations like this.

[@servicedogskidboot]

You do not have to remove your dog's gear when going through security, but if you choose to leave it on, your dog will get patted down.

[@stephanie1009BB]

@@servicedogskidboot hi! I’ve actually flown a couple times with my dogs since I first asked the question and my dogs have never gotten patted down. I just have to hold them.

[@damarisrivera3491]

Hello, I saw this video and it was helpful but I will also like to know what does the doggie license is and look like and for the health certificate that the doctors give you, how long does it take to expire? This will be my first time traveling with my Yorkie and I am nervous.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! I would google in-cabin pets for your airline. They tell you what you need from the vet. From what I remember, I think it expires very soon and often. Money!

[@zainaz6380]

I’m flying with TAP - air Portugal from London to Lisbon. Their carrier requirements are 17cm height, 40cm width and 33cm length and total weight with your dog inside 8kg. I cannot for the life of me find a carrier within those dimensions 😩 any recommendations?

[@barbaravyse660]

Try traveling with 2 cats! I moved from Virginia to Florida a few years ago. Had to have my sister fly up and back with me to handle one of the cats. I was scared my cats would surpass the weight restrictions (they just squeaked by). I was really petrified about having to take them out of their carrier and take their collars off. Can you imagine if a cat gets lose in an airport ? Fortunately everything worked out ok and they were little angels in the plane.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Barbara, same for us when we moved to Houston; but then I read you can request a private screening room. Did you hear about the hairless cat that got loose a few years ago? I would think I'd never see ours again if that happened. But they found him. Thanks for watching!

[@margaretmathis4775]

Thought I would give an update that might put some cat-travelers at ease. Two weeks ago I flew to SLC (round trip, in one day🥴) to pick up my son’s cat (long story). I downloaded the TSA app as well as the app for my airline. I had lots of questions that seemed to multiply as the trip got closer - it was sooooo easy to chat (plus, I took screen shots of my Q&A’s in case I needed to reference them)! I was about as informed as I could be. At TSA, I requested a private screening. Now, granted, my experience at SLC (Salt Lake City) may not be an example of all airports, but going through TSA was a breeze! I won’t go into details, but to say that it was a very positive experience. The only issue - the poor TSA agent who had to screen my backpack….. I packed a zip-lock of kitty litter, and yes, because it was a “powder” it had to be swabbed. Poor guy….but he had a wonderful attitude❣️ One thing to keep in mind, traveling with pets…… My airline counted the pet carrier as my “carry-on” item, so I had to check my roller bag. That meant I had to carry a 20# cat (cat plus carrier) through the airport rather than use my carry-on as a trolly. That was brutal, as the new SLC airport requires a lot of walking! I had tight connections, so had to hustle.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh I bet that was wonderful. Yes, we also have to check our airline for pet requirements too. Thanks. Sorry for the delay.