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type out the dates of travel, flight of day you choose to depart will
numbers, and so on and attach it be dependent on where you live, to the
top of the crate. what month you are flying, and the temperature
restrictions of Most airlines require a health your airline. certificate,
so check your airline's website beforehand. I try to pick a I generally
secure my crate door rental car company that is listed with plastic cable
ties so that the as on-airport, not a shuttle bus door cannot accidentally
open, drive away if possible, as it's one and I bring a pair of nail
clippers less step you have to go through. I to cut the ties off at the
end of the bring a sheet to place over the back trip. I always place a
really good seat of the rental car for the dog to bone in the crate before
putting sit on you don't want cleaning the dog in for the final time. Most
charges imposed by the rental airlines require an attached dish car
company . I also bring a soft, inside the crate in which airline foldable
water bowl in my carry-on employees will sometimes squirt so I can easily
give the dog water water for the dog through the crate upon arrival
without having to dig door. If your dog is well-socialized through lots of
luggage. You can and well-trained, used to traveling refer to the article I
wrote in the to shows, and has been exposed to August 2004 issue of Clean
Run for a variety of situations, the airport more information and tips on
flying itself will probably be no big deal your dog. Good luck, have fun,
and to the dog. It is best if you act like take everything in stride!
everything is normal and your dog will take his cue from you. I always
Bonnie Calhoun McDonald Bonnie judges AKC, USDAA, and UKC agility, WWKC
obedience, and WWKC rally. She owns and is the chief trainer at Bonjon
Training School LLC, operating in Tampa, Florida, since 1992. Bonnie has
earned MACHs, UDs, HXs, Schutzhund Finally, a video that gives you the
tools titles, and more with GSDs, Mals, and Shelties. Visit Bonnie's
website at www. BonjonTrainingSchool.com. to improve your skills as a
handler, Traveling to a big event is as easy as going to a local show for
me and my regardless of the size of your backyard! son these days. For
everything to go smoothly you need to develop a travel plan that will
evolve as you find what works for you and your dog. Success with One Jump
gives clear instruction on In preparation for long hours in a crate,
whether in a car or on a plane, your dog should be comfortable spending
time in his crate at home. Many more than 20 exercises to help improve
your dog's people never use a crate at home and then expect their dog to
be happy understanding of the key handling maneuvers spending long hours
inside a box. in agility, from a simple front cross to a more When flying
to an event, I usually plan to arrive the day before I actually complex
pull-through to distance skills. This video need to be at my destination.
This allows us a chance to unwind from the flight, stretch our legs, and
acclimate. is a must-have for the seasoned competitor and If you're flying
with a small dog that fits in a carry-on carrier you will novice handler
alike. need to make your reservation in advance and notify the airline
that you wish to fly with your dog. There is a charge and it's not cheap.
Airlines also limit the number of pets that can be inside the cabin. If
you have a large dog flying in cargo, you need to be aware that airlines
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