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On the Road Again
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Lisa Wogan
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Flying the Dog-friendly Skies
Travel by air, particularly to international destinations, requires more preparation than hopping in your car, but it can be done.

• If your pup can fit in a carrier under your seat and thus ride in the cabin with you, airplanes can be a wonderful way to see the world together.

• The ASPCA recommends against flying animals in cargo. If you must, it suggests using a USDA-approved shipping crate, flying nonstop, and avoiding pre-flight sedatives (for more airplane tips, see aspca.org). Consider a carrier dedicated to transporting animals, such as Companion Air.

• When traveling out of the country, have up-to-date health-care records with you. Contact the embassies of countries you’ll be visiting for the requirements and restrictions.

For information on U.S. regulations regarding pet travel in foreign destinations, contact the USDA at usda.gov or 800.545.USDA.

This article first appeared in The Bark, Issue 69, Spring 2012
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Submitted by Mary | April 4 2012 |

Very helpful information. I've traveled with dogs and two potty-training daughters, so just planning travel with a dog sounds like a breeze. Regardless, it's always good to keep that sense of awe and patience our dogs model for us.

Submitted by abbygirlalso | April 5 2012 |

This is great information for folks who are new to traveling with their dog. When I take out my dog's suitcase from the closet, he gets so hyped spinning circles, wagging his tail, running for the front door. He doesn't care where we are going he just can't wait to get there. I have to pack his suitcase the morning we are leaving and not before. If I pack his suitcase too early, everytime someone goes for the front door he thinks It's Time ! and has a hard time settling down. I love his excitement, ready to see new things, visit with people and playing with other dogs. What makes him happy makes me happy

Lisa Wogan lives in Seattle and is the author of, most recently, Dog Park Wisdom.

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