![]() As Cargo: Depending on the size of your canine and the airline you fly with, some may require that large dogs fly as cargo.This means you will bring your dog’s crate to check-in like your other baggage, and he or she will be weighing and transported like the rest of the plane’s bags. As Checked Bags: The majority of airlines allow crated dogs to fly as checked bags.Unfortunately, if you have a large adult dog breed, you will need to make other plans! Dogs usually need to be 20 lbs or less to fly with you inside the plane. ![]() As Carry-Ons: Many smaller dog breeds and puppies are allowed to travel in carry-on luggage.Even if you just buy the crate a week in advance and put your dog in it with treats for a few hours a day, that will help tremendously on the day you depart. But, if not, they should at least have some familiarity with spending time in their crate. Ideally, your dog is properly crate trained. If you do not have a crate, you need to give yourself enough time to find and purchase a comfortable crate as well as train him or her not to panic when they are inside their crate. Some airlines provide crates, but most require that you bring your own. Look into the airline you are flying with and figure out if they accommodate large dogs and what their policies are. It’s not something you want to figure out on the fly (pardon the pun) or wait until the day-of to figure out. Understanding the right way to fly with a pet, especially large dogs, requires planning. The Basics of Flying with a Large Dogįlying with your furry friend isn’t as traditional as flying with a child. Whether you are moving, taking a vacation, or going away on business, there are a variety of options for flying with a large dog. But that does not mean you must leave your pet behind (which you want to avoid if you’re travelling alone or moving to a new city). While dog-lovers with smaller breeds can simply slip their furry friends into carry-on luggage, that is not easy to do when you have a Saint Bernard. ![]()
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