So after watching you video and getting the courage to try to fly with my dog. We were able to fly! He is a whopping 30lbs and each time I flew the Southwest ticket agent said he might be too big, but he was able to turn around in the carrier. The first time the agent called the supervisor. He immediately said it was fine. On the way back, the ticket agent asked my dog to demonstrate that he is able to turn around in the carrier. Of course my dog was being stubborn at that time, but eventually listened. Even after he turned around, the agent said to wait so she could check with someone because she wasn't convinced. She to the back to check with someone and we were left waiting a good couple of minutes, but eventually came back and said "okay I'll let you go." All and all, it was pretty stressful, but I think if you hold your ground they'll be fine. The only problem I had with flying with the carrier is that when I tried to expand it, my dog tried to get out from the mesh and climb onto my seat so I ended keeping the expandable sides zipped up. My dog was not a first time flyer; however, he gets nervous at times like take off, turbulence, and landing. CBD helped a little bit on the way there, but I doubled the dose on the way back and he was very relaxed. I'm not sure I'd fly again because it was a bit stressful for me, but it is possible! So thanks for giving me the courage to attempt it!
@@cutiepatotiex33 Aw thank you so much for sharing your experience! I flew with Willo again after this video and they definitely gave me a little push back and made me show them that willo could turn around, but she did and they let us go lol! But I agree it's a little too stressful to deal with often. i'm glad your pup was able to travel with you though!!
I’ll be flying southwest to bring our new puppy home next week. This video was a huge help, put my mind at ease especially with the dimensions of the carrier being so small I got nervous!
Thank you so much for the video. I had a totally different experience when I try to bring my dog with me from Philadelphia to Phoenix. The airline employees told me I can not bring my dog on the flight because he can’t turn around in the carrier. My dog and carrier is total weighted 22lbs. He is a mini golden doodle. The airline refuse to onboard me and my dog. I was so so frustrated and disappointed. Now I have to cargo ship my dog which will be even cruel for my dog 😥😭 I tried to airline, American airline and frontier airline
@@funnypig19841 yea that’s my fear. I also have a mini Goldendoodle who is 20lbs. She can fit in a carrier no problem when she’s laying down, but isn’t able to stand and turn around. Seems like whether or not she can fly is based on who is working that day and how much they care. I refuse to fly her in cargo
@@JustinInMotion yes, it is totally depends on who work on that day. I was tried to reschedule my flight. Unfortunately, it seems I was being targeted. They were accusing me inhuman to put my dog in a carrier, however I think they are the one who are inhuman. 4hours flight for my dog with me isn't that long. However, it ends up my dog has to flight from Philadelphia to Chicago and stay overnight on Chicago and flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Due to the heat, Phoenix isn't an option. I have to drive to LA to pick up my dog. I don't mind drive, however, it was a super long and stressful day for my dog 🐶🐕😭. Good luck to you and your dog. Hopefully you will have a much smoother experience than me.
For Southwest: Bottom line it depends on the person at the airline ticket desk when you pay for your dogs reservation on outgoing flights. If they question the size of your dog ask for a supervisor, but be kind. If the supervisor gives the ok you are good to go, as they can’t deny the dog to fly on the return flight. I was able to fly 10 times with my dog until one airline ticket desk employee put a note on my account saying my dog is too big to fly. You are at any given persons mercy. It was good while it lasted. This is for dogs greater than 20lbs but less than 30lbs who are well behaved. Highly recommend getting TSA precheck when flying with a pet.
This is by far the most helpful video I have watched concerning a dog that weighs more than 20lbs and how to navigate the process. My mix is about 22 lbs and has a longer body, and I’m figuring out how to take him from Dallas to Orlando next month. Thank you so much for this video 🙌🏼
I have to say, this is BY FAR the best "flying with your dog" video out there. Especially for a dog that's on the fringe, pushing the envelope of size. We have a 20-ish-pound Border Terrier that definitely grew much larger than most Borders do. We are planning on traveling for the holidays to see our grandkids and family in Arizona and want to bring our dog with us. We have been stressing about it because a lot of the "recommended" carriers seem very small. We are trying out several, but this video made me feel much better about what to expect. One point I would add is that the dimensions most airlines give for carriers are "suggested" or "recommended." If it's a soft-sided carrier and will fit under the seat with some collapsing, it's not as strict as it sounds, within reason. Nice job on this.
Thank you so much for sharing. I was feeling hopeless after the esa ban but now I’m going to try to get my corgi to feel comfortable enough to go in a carrier
You have the best, step by step flying with your pet video out there! This will be my first time picking a puppy and traveling with her in a plane and have been freaking out about how confusing all of the process seems to be. Thank you so much for calming new pup owner nerves 🤭😂
This is exactly what I needed! I have a corgi too and have been concerned about traveling with him during the upcoming holidays. This was super helpful.
She's so cute, and Your tips are perfect for everyone, my dog and me flying domestic and international, and we have never had any problems. He is a very good behavior dog, literally he'll fall a sleep before the take off (with no any relaxing medicine)
Great job on this video. Can't thank you enough. It is stressful to fly with your dog and this information is the best overall tutorial I've seen. It gives me the confidence to fly home with my new Cavalier puppy.
In case any ones ever wondered, service dogs are not registered or required to be certified under the ADA in the US. Service dog handlers are now required to fill out paperwork that attests to the dogs training and the required task(s) that the dog has been trained to perform to assist the disabled handler with. I believe the airlines can now unfortunately limit the size of service dog that is allowed to fly which places limits on flying with a larger mobility service dog
My grandson service dog is a life saver alerts to life threatening situations such as generalized epilepsy she is our only warning signs. I would Fight it for her to go he’s 113 lbs can’t lift him any more
I love how you put in your description that service animal “registration” and or “certified” websites that sell fake service dog things are not real! It’s really nice seeing a pet owner respect the service animal laws and just plane respect of service animals! I also love how you really push training in the carrier and for people to only bring well behaved dogs! I have had very aggressive pets in carriers bark and scratch non stop trying to get my service dog.. I really truly appreciate how you strive to educate people properly and help people understand they need to have a well behaved dog in the airport and on a airplane! Again I absolutely love how you push to protect service dogs! There is sadly so so so many aggressive dogs, it’s honestly scary as a disabled person in the middle of a medical episode and dogs lunging at my service dog while she’s tasking and working to keep me safe! Thank you, thank you, thank you for educating people properly and HEAVILY protecting legit service animals! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 19 lb Pomeranian and I want to take him on trips with me cause he’s literally my kid. He gets sad when the suitcase comes out. He’s well behaved. I just was so afraid of the unknown and had so many questions for pets traveling and you covered all my concerns. Again, I appreciate this video
This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen! I have a mix who I want to travel with but I’ve been so worried she won’t fit in a carrier cause she seems long😭 but knowing that willow could get into hers, I feel more confident about my pup!
I Just wanted to say Thank you!!! So Much I bought the second carrier the one from Amazon it worked great my Dog is med/large about 25-27 pounds flew on southwest
I fly Delta with my 23lbs beagle and use a large sturdibag carrier. (I've heard the extra large fits too but I haven't tried that one yet). It fits amazing under the seat because the top flexes. I also use a fast pass metal free harness (they also have collars!) so I can make sure I have her under my control in case she might get spooked. I highly recommend these for people traveling with pets in cabin. Also, my vet told me no medicine during flights as it can drop their heart rate and breathing rate which can cause health issues. Instead, she told me I can use Adaptil spray and it seemed to help!
Thank you for this info! I'm going to look into that carrier and spray! I'm flying with Willo again soon and am honestly anxious about it all over again haha
@@devonandwillo Thanks for the reply!! Honestly, I get anxious every time I fly with her. She's a really good traveler but there's just so much to make sure is done and so many unknowns. My girl is really leggy but has a smaller body, your little lady would probably do good in the extra large Sturdibag. The reviews on Amazon say it fits under most airline seats. I fly the CRJ200's to see my family so I got the smaller one. The Adapil spray is supposed to be like the pheromone that a mama dog has. I spray the inside of her carrier with it the night before the flight and the morning of the flight and it actually works to keep her calm.
I'm trying to book a trip to fly with my 25 pound dog and using the same carrier. Do you mind me asking you flew Delta Comfort+ or if the carrier was able to fit under the seats in the main cabin? I'm having a hard time finding the under-seat dimensions for Delta
@@alst9852 I've flown both main cabin and Comfort+. I have status so occasionally I get an upgrade. The studibag fits fine in main cabin but the extra legroom is nice in Comfort+. I'd just recommend not getting a window seat, there's a ledge that cuts the space a little on some of the planes.
This was so helpful. Thank u. I am flying southwest to visit family and for the first time ever, traveling with my chihuahua. I also noticed that the requirements for that were to pay at the counter at check-in. Obviously there are things u are required to do ahead of time, and had no idea. I’m sooo glad u suggested reaching out ahead of time to make reservations for your pet… otherwise, I wouldn’t have known.
Before all these changes, I took my Corgi with me to the Philippines, he was such an awesome dog and was so good and everyone loved him... He was also my service dog...
Thank you! This is so helpful and reassuring. I'll be flying Delta with my 20lb Scottie, and she is has been terrified of her soft carriers. I have purchased 2, but I think I'll go with the Sherpa brand. I plan to wear her out the day before at the dog park, give her a sedative the day of. I also have a thunder shirt for her. She is well behaved, if a little too friendly, but she does like to sit in my lap like your Corgi. I'm using your tips to try to get her more comfortable with the carrier. Fingers crossed.
@@saragregoire6606 I fly out in December. I've been working with her a few she is getting better with her carrier. The vet also prescribed Trazadone as a sedative.
@@taty87 Sorry for the late update, but it all went well! It was very stressful for me because it's just my baby girl and me - nobody else to help juggle luggage, etc. Thankfulky, there was always a kind person on my flights to help me if I needed to lift my carry on up into the bins or out of them (especially when they were short on space with packed planes - and when some space may be several seats away from me). Let me back up, though. Our flight out was at 6:55 a.m., so I didn't feed my dog that morning and gave her only a little water. She pooped and peed outside before we got in the car to the airport. Once at the airport, at the check in/ticket desk, nothing was said about my pup in her carrier size or weight-wise. In fact, they said how much they loved my dog (despite the fact that they likely saw me have to shove her in the carrier. At the last minute, she decided she didn't want to be in there.). I paid for my 1 checked suitcase and my dog's $125 fare (1 way only), then got a green tag to put on her carrier showing I had paid the fare and agreed to their rules (that the dog must stay inside the carrier at all times while on the plane or in Delta boarding areas). It was a looong line to and in the TSA line, and I didn't anticipate how heavy it can be carrying a 20lb dog in a Sherpa Deluxe carrier all that time. I was stronger on the flight back, but the initial trip saw me hurting for a few days afterward. While we waited in line, I let my girl have her head out of the carrier. I got my items for the bin all in one place, and the. I gave her the sedative (Trazadone) while in line, and it started working on her almost immediately. She was very calm through TSA, and she even sat still in her carrier after I put her ona nearby table to retrieve my items from the conveyor belt. At the gate, I sat there with her as she calmly sat in her carrier with the top unzipped until it was time to board, and then I zipped up the bag fully. Once I got her down on the floor and under the seat in front of me, I unzipped it just a small amount so she could get a little more air and not feel so trapped. Since she was understandably a bit anxious and unsure what all way going on, I'm sure she was a little warmer than usual. The plane's A/C doesn't fully come on until a bit later, so I tried to aim my air vent above me toward her on the floor. Our first flight was Orange County, CA to Atlanta at 4.5 hours. The steep incline at takeoff was a bit scary for her at first, so I stuck my hand on her carrier to pet and reassure her, giving her some occasional bite sized treats. I found myself hunched over and with my hand in the carrier for most of the flight - especially when we encountered a long bout of terrible turbulence over the midwest. At one point, she pushed my hand out and begged to be let out. When that didn't work, she got her teeth on the carrier opening to try to bite it open. She managed to push herself 3/4 of the way out of her carrier mid-flight, so I was trying to push back against a very strong and strong-willed 20 lb dog. I eventually got her back in, and nobody was the wiser. That was all the hardest part of the round-trip flights with her. In the Atlanta Airport, there is a service dog relief station in every terminal (hooray ATL!), she peed 3x in the 3.5 hours we were there on layover, but I couldn't get her to poop. On the 1.5 hr trip from ATL to Orlando, FL, she did much better. Of course, 15 minutes before landing, she barked at me telling me she REALLY had to poop. 😖 I pet her and begged her to hold it, and she did. Sadly, she refused to go on a potty pad in the bathroom despite really needing to go, and she decided to poop once we got toward the center of the airport outside our terminal. 🙄 I blame MCO for only having 2 service dog relief stations - ones that are located outside of baggage claim. On the way back to OC, she did great, but again, she refused to poop on a potty pad or in the potty station. The flight from ATL to OC saw her bark at me an hour before we landed, telling me she had to go NOW. Again, I begged her to hold it, and she did. After showing no love to the potty pad in the restroom, I asked security at TSA where the relief station was, and that is when she decided to poop. Just FWIW, the only relief station John Wayne Airport has for dogs is....outside baggage claim on the lower level. It's just some fenced in astroturf, too. I expected much more from my home airport. But all in all, once she made it through the initial flight, she did so much better. And she will still willingly go in her carrier after all of that. 😅
Thank you for this video. We are flying out with our 7 month old Corgi from Tampa to Oklahoma with Southwest as well, and I was a bit concern and nervous about this whole flying thing with a dog. But this seems to help out alot. So with that, thank you for making these videos.
Thank you so much for making this video!!! I have to fly with my tiny princess later this month, and it will be the first time for both of us. I’m nervous, but excited at the same time. She’s having heart surgery, and that’s every bit as scary as it sounds. The surgery itself is sooo much scarier than flying.
Thanks utterly much Devon! We intend to fly our two 5-pound Yorkies overseas to the Philippines on Asiana Airlines soon. We are acclimating them to their carriers now. Your information is so helpful! 💛🙏🏼
Right I agree should be highly trained can distract service dogs who alerts to life threatening health issues don’t want to miss them. Thanks for this video I have a service dog for my grandson
Well my border collie she is a emotional support dog/therapy she's actually very calm but these airlines really don't want any dogs flying for whatever reason even if it's in the emergency hatch area where is ideal. I don't know I really want to bring my dog with me she's only 35 lbs but bigger than a rat dog. I'm thinking going through a travel agent and have them do all the leg work for us.?
Yes I absolutely agree I have a service dog myself she is a very sensitive animal and she's one of the therapy dog then I serviced hard but Zoey's seems adapt to the situation around her very well. The key is with any dog is knowing your dog and on when it's time to pull your dog out of a situation.
Thank you so much for your video--it was absolutely amazing! So informative and so reassuring to know facts, especially seeing photos and ESPECIALLY the photo of Willo's carrier under the seat in front of you. I could only imagine it having to be shoved entirely underneath and your photo assumes me that this is not the case. You answered questions that I didn't even know I would have so thank you for compiling the questions you've been asked and then answering them all at the end.
Thank you for sharing this very important info. I flew once with my fur baby and it was not the most comfortable experience. Good to know that Southwest is more accommodating.
@@Savvxcx4 make sure you have a carrying case for your pup. When I flew I had the case under the seat in front of me. Get a ice water at Dunkins or somewhere similar and feed the ice cube if your pup is thirsty. Please let me know how it goes and I wish you and you pup a safe flight. I absolutely love Shih Tzu's and I'm sending you positive energy your way.
@@Savvxcx4 yes the carrying case for your pup. When you get past security you can be a little more free roam, depending on how everyone working that day feels. But for Shih Tzus people are usually super okay with it. And yes a small bag of dog treats in the carrying case is fine. I would reccomened giving a CBD/Melatonin treat for your pup before you arrive to the airport or before your flight or even both.
Thank you so much for this thorough video on how you travel with your dog! My pug is about same weight as Willo and is actually pretty tall for a pug so he can fit in his carrier only if he's laying down and unfortunately, pugs are not allowed to fly in cargo so I was definitely paranoid even considering flying with him because of his size. But it is relieving to hear about your experience travelling with Willo.
Thanks so much for this video. I've been extremely discouraged to fly with my well-behaved Schnauzer because of his size. He is also 27 pounds 21" like Willo. We're ready and confident to make the leap now!
This has been super helpful for a first time flight in a carrier! Coconut has been an ESA for almost 6 years so it’s been a huge stressor for me trying to prepare for this change in his experience (and mine!).
In an inflight emergency, the airlines will do their best to care for you. Who will care for your dog? You are obviously impaired, so you can't. Your poor dog is left to fend for itself, and maybe even left behind. Tell me how that is being a good pet owner. It's not.
@@gloriawelch3603 Yes and that’s why I reviewed this video on how to travel with a non ESA. You can stop trying to one-up me, it’s not working out for you.
Great video... it's a very different process for me. I have a medical alert service dog ( seizure detection).. He's a 130lb Rottweiler lol. He sits next to me on the plane. I'm usually given the emergency exit row or the front row which has more floor space... I've never had an issue with flying with my service dog, seeing the process for a therapy dog is interesting!
You are entitled to fly with your service dog. This post is really about trying to illegally travel with a dog that is not a service dog and not entitled to fly in the cabin
@@gloriawelch3603 technically small dogs do not need to be a SD or ESA to fly in the cabin... most airlines allow small dogs to fly in the cabin for a extra fee. Large dogs that don't fit under the seat have to be put in baggage unless they are SD or ESA. Also Airlines are not allowed to charge a fee for SD.
@@thetruepatriot7733 Hi sorry to bother but you seem to be well informed, I'm flying to new york for the holidays. my dog is a 5 pound dog, It will be her first time, what should I be expecting and will she be okay?
This makes me feel a little better. I am moving to Europe and we have looked for every way to get my little jack russell chihuahua mix over there but having him fly in cabin is the only affordable way to do it. He will fit in the recommended kennel size that is on Deltas website, but the space under the seat is smaller that the recommended kennel size. I'm terrified that they will deny him because of that.
I have a carrier with detachable wheels I can pull it down the aisle on the airplane and back it into the seat area and under the seat. Some of them need the wheels taken off first in order to fit under the seat.
Warning to everyone: United and other airlines will deny you with dogs around a corgi size. This video was misleading and I thought my dog would be fine to fly in the cabin because she’s the size of a corgi but unfortunately I got denied entry. Now I have to rebook my flight and look for a dog border.
I called ahead and gave her weight and carrier dimensions, I’m flying international in September. Both airlines(KLM & Delta) approved after seeking approval.
OMG willo is super cute with the head sticking out of the carrier bag!! I would love to see a video how did you train Willo could turn around in the carrier !!!
I bet you they got rid of the emotional dog thing because of dumb people taking advantage of it... I saw a "emotional dog" crapping and barking like crazy one time... Thanks 😑 cause sometimes I need my emotional support dog...
They got rid of it because airlines lobbied against that regulation. Look up A4A they pushed for the change, mostly for the fees that they’ll collect now for each dog.
You’re correct. Plus people were taking untrained animals on planes and one customer got attacked and required 28 stitches to the face from somebody’s esa and a staffer got bit and needed 5 stitches. The first man sued the airline for $140 million. I hate people have made the life of the disabled even more difficult by taking advantage and traveling with untrained pets.
People who abuse the system with dogs like your " emotional support " dogs make it difficult for me who actually has a medical alert SERVICE DOG. Accusing this person of abusing the rules while stating you also have a " therapy " dog is ironic...
Yeah people were abusing it. Since EMotional support animals don’t need qualifications like service animals people were taking Peacocks, miniature ponies, etc
Ugh, planning to move cross country with my 42 lb border collie and think I’m just going to drive 😔 has anyone flown with a bigger dog? The cargo is NOT an option for me.
Under the new DOT rules the service dog must fit within the area of your feet. You do have to state on the DOT document when your dog had its shots. I have an 84 lb yellow lab which can curl into a ball, though I fly with my wife so he can stretch out.
This video was super super helpful because our dogs are the same size! I’ve only flown with my dog once and it was before the change with emotional support pets so I’m going to get the Amazon carrier and see if she will be ok for holiday travel! Wish me luck 😆
Hope you can test the 6in1 JetPaw pet stroller with detachable expandable carrier that converts into backpack, frontpack, car seat booster and pet handbag.
Thank you for sharing this! I just moved from LA to Nashville and literally a week after i got here, they did the ESA ban : ( Flying back to LA to visit my family next month with my pup and hoping he'll do okay! This video is so helpful! We are flying Southwest : ) I'm ordering the carrier you used.
@@1kaaa Hi! I actually just got back to Nashville last week! Flew Southwest to LA and back. I had no problems getting through with the bag on either flight! And, no, they didn't measure it. When we were on the flight, they did ask me to push the carrier under the seat in front of me, but they didn't stay to watch and see if i did. It's a soft bag, so it may have been able to squish under the seat, but it didn't just slide under, so i just left it and it worked out fine.
@@1kaaa i just rewatched this video and i just realized that i actually bought a carrier that was super similar, but 1" smaller. This one was closer to the Southwest measurement guidelines, but, as i said, they didn't measure it or pay much attention to it. Make sure you call ahead and make a pet reservation though! www.amazon.com/dp/B07FY4PNTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_3NKKNJ1BT1EMHW7YB28X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
But what if you HAVE to bring your dog? Like you have no choice because you're going to be gone for a while andnhave no one to take care of your dog. What will people be able to do then?
Thank you for this. I'm flying southwest and my dog is 17lbs but he is tall and long. I was so worried because his carrier is so small, and now i got him the one you have in the video that expands
What type of dog do you have? Mine is around 16-17 lbs and I too worry that she would be uncomfortable because she is tall. Thankfully I haven't needed to fly with her yet but may need to in the next year and the whole process is stressing me out.
@@Carolinagirl1028 my boy is a jack Russell shih tzu mix/super mutt The expanding bag is it. Highly recommend having a rolling carryone and trying to avoid checking anything because your baby will get heavy. He was a little scared but training him in the bag before hand was really helpful. I also have prescribed anti anxiety medication for him. Also put his favorite toy in with him and had some peanut butter Togo cups for him when he started freaking out, this was really important because it gave him something to lick in the bag and calm down. Highly recommend three other things: a thunder shirt, pee pads lined in the bag just incase, and paying to be one of the first on the plane.
Omg this video helped so much I’m gonna be flying with my German shepherd puppy in April and he should be around your dogs size actually which is kinda funny but yeah this video helped with everything I need to know when I fly :)
I have a 5 pound rescue pup. He’s 12 and doesn’t like other pups. Under vet supervision and instruction I got some stuff to keep him calm and hopefully make him sleep a bit through the flight. It’s like 2-3 hours and then another 90 so hopefully he’s ok Going to SLC actually so it’s nice to see the big pet relief area.
I have a Jack Russell terrier cross. Travel with him everywhere. Loves traveling with me and is such a good flyer. People that sit next to me never realized I had him with me until we are getting off the plane. Will say, "I didn't know you had a dog with you". Good luck to everyone flying with their pets. I think practicing before you leave is an excellent idea!
If only my JackChi was as low-key as yours. My little guy is a good boy, but he gets so excited and worked up being around people, I know I'd have to drug him. Plus, he gets carsick easily.
@@ashleyhathaway8548 Ashley, I think you can do it with your little guy. Maybe you can practice putting him in a nylon carrier, that's what I use on flights, in the house. House. Practice putting him in his carrier and make it a fun thing. Leave the carrier open all the time and maybe travel with him in the car. Many dogs have motion sickness especially when they're puppies. If you can have the car windows down with fresh air and put him on your front or back seat. Anything's worth a try. I wish you the best of luck because I know you love your dog as much as I love mine and would love to travel with him. 💐
@@cydppalley2644 Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I appreciate it. He just turned 7. He has a carseat so he can look out of the car windows (which he rarely takes advantage of). If he has no food and very little water, he can sometimes make it the 1.5hr drive up the coast to visit my folks. I'll buy a carrier ahead of time and try acclimating him to it like you suggested. Crossing fingers. Cheers!
I have a 20 lb miniature schnauzer that I’ve flown with several times from Orlando, FL to San Juan, PR which is a 2 ½ to 3 hour flight. Even in the “care free” days where any animal counted as an emotional support animal and people would just bring them in the plane, I would pay for his ticket, which meant that his carrier would count count as one of the two carry-ons that I could bring and had to go under the seat. I flew Southwest with him because the seats are a bit higher than other airlines (especially the middle seat) and his carrier would fit better. I used a size Large carrier that I got at Petco that is airline approved and he fit comfortably in it. I would ask the vet for calming medication 💊 to give him an hour or so before the flight and that would keep him calm. Per the vet’s recommendations, I made sure he ate and had plenty water the night before the flight and did all his “business” (#1 and #2) before leaving for the airport and wouldn’t feed him or give him water until arrival at the destination. Your video was very thorough and my experience making reservations for my dog, purchasing his ticket at the counter, and going through TSA with him was similar to yours, except that I have TSA Pre-Check and that line moves faster. I don’t fly with him anymore because now I have 2 miniature schnauzers and airlines only allow one dog with a passenger. I agree that the experience can be noisy and confusing, so if your dog is easily startled or is not confortable with other people and especially kids being near, you should not bring him/her with you.
This was a Godsend. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. My rescue pup is highly reactive & way hyper…I’ve been debating taking her (less than 7 day travel & a 3.5 hour flight). Watching this has me thinking maybe do training before we travel. 🤔
I would call when you make your reservation and pre-pay for the reservation. There are limited amount of spaces allowed for animals on each flight. You don't want to get stuck being sat next to someone has priority with their pet because they pre-booked.
Thank you so much for the carrier recommendation ❤️I'm planning to take my 13 year old mini schnauzer with me on trips. I'll check jet blue policy because they have "more room" seats.
My dog was super scared and couldn’t leave her carrier at the x-ray so the guy told my dad to put our dog in the X-ray. My dad told him to put his kid instead ☺️
Hi! Thanks for the great video :) On the Lufthansa guidelines it says the dogs need to be able to stand in the carrier. I think they mean with the heads sticking out of the carrier, because the UA-cam videos, and on yours, the dogs are taller than the height of the carrier... I have a cavalier and she is slightly taller than the carrier (45cm instead of 40cm - they say the carrier has to be 40cm tall). Thanks a lot in advance! :)
I took my chihuahua across country as a non ESA pet and I really don't think she cared about any of it. She was fine hanging out in her carrier. She was fine on the flight. She liked trotting around the airport on leash, having tons of attention. I did not push any limits with her, but no one was weird about her doing anything that is within the bounds of normal dog ettiquette. The only issue was that when people see the carrier they want to see your dog, and I get it because they are missing their own pets. It is best once you are on the plane to keep your doggo hidden. At security one of the TSA agents asked to show her to her supervisor. The next thing I know my dog is gone and the entire security crew is fussing over her. If you don't take them out of the carrier then you will have people trying to peek in. Honestly, if you have a mellow dog who likes people there are worse things, but if your dog is weird about people or gets overstimulated you need to consider that.
I have to fly with my chihuahua later this month, and I’m super nervous about it. She’s having heart surgery to repair a defect she was born with. We have to do it. She won’t survive if we don’t. Also, we thought about driving her instead of flying, but it be a two day trip if we drive while it will take only one afternoon if we fly.
I’ve got a 7 lb rescue Chihuahua. He’s tiny but timid. I pray he will be okay on an 8 hour transatlantic flight in the cabin . Your information is so helpful. Ps Willow is a sweetie .x
This video provides a great indepth view on preparing and boarding your flight with your pet. I have a cat with carrier anxiety and always throws up and poops during travel. I was looking for a video on how to prepare for clean up on the plane. My guess is you take your pet in the bag to the restroom with pet wipes. For carrier cleanup. I would go with cheap hand towels. Ones you are willing to toss in the event of a accident. Once in the restroom, I would use the baby changing station to place the carrier on. Let your pet out and clean them first. Then let them walk around the bathroom while cleaning your carrier on the changing station. I would avoid using the fuzzy mats that come in some carriers as they would be difficult to clean with just wipes and too bulky to toss in the bathroom trash. A cheap towel would be easier for that. If you travel with a collapsible bowl, try using that in the sink if you need to rinse parts of the carrier. Once cleaned, place a new towel for your pet to lay on. For additional tips on pets with anxiety, there are medications, over the counter CBD treats, and calming sprays that can help your pet relax before and during the flight.
It’s 2022, yet there aren’t any airlines that have cabin seating for larger dogs despite a massive population willing to pay a lot of money for it. So ridiculous.
Flying your dog in the cargo hold is an absolute last resort. A good friend of mine is a pilot... he's confirmed all my concerns and more about the cargo hold. Even when everything goes right, it's still a god awful environment. They're alone. It's dark, extremely loud and cold. Lower oxygen levels. Etc. Then... if any smoke/fire alarm goes off for the cargo hold, the pilots have to cut off oxygen to prevent a fire. That means any living things down there aren't going to survive.
When I've flown with my dog in the middle seat, the flight attendant wouldn't allow his carrier to be in the foot area saying that the person in the window seat needs to be able to get up to use the bathroom if they needed it. She made me shove him far under the seat, but his crate wouldn't fit completely under there even though it was within in their size requirements, and I didn't want to make him feel more anxious. There wasn't anything I could do. Luckily the person in the window seat said it wasn't a big deal, but the flight attendant gave me such a headache, and because of all the movement, my dog ended up getting sick and throwing up, which did not help the situation with the attendant. Delta is really hit or miss with how attendants treat you and your dog, even when your dog's ticket costs more than yours.
Have you flown with your dog before? How was your experience?!
So after watching you video and getting the courage to try to fly with my dog. We were able to fly! He is a whopping 30lbs and each time I flew the Southwest ticket agent said he might be too big, but he was able to turn around in the carrier. The first time the agent called the supervisor. He immediately said it was fine. On the way back, the ticket agent asked my dog to demonstrate that he is able to turn around in the carrier. Of course my dog was being stubborn at that time, but eventually listened. Even after he turned around, the agent said to wait so she could check with someone because she wasn't convinced. She to the back to check with someone and we were left waiting a good couple of minutes, but eventually came back and said "okay I'll let you go." All and all, it was pretty stressful, but I think if you hold your ground they'll be fine. The only problem I had with flying with the carrier is that when I tried to expand it, my dog tried to get out from the mesh and climb onto my seat so I ended keeping the expandable sides zipped up. My dog was not a first time flyer; however, he gets nervous at times like take off, turbulence, and landing. CBD helped a little bit on the way there, but I doubled the dose on the way back and he was very relaxed. I'm not sure I'd fly again because it was a bit stressful for me, but it is possible! So thanks for giving me the courage to attempt it!
@@cutiepatotiex33 Aw thank you so much for sharing your experience! I flew with Willo again after this video and they definitely gave me a little push back and made me show them that willo could turn around, but she did and they let us go lol! But I agree it's a little too stressful to deal with often. i'm glad your pup was able to travel with you though!!
I’ll be flying southwest to bring our new puppy home next week. This video was a huge help, put my mind at ease especially with the dimensions of the carrier being so small I got nervous!
I've never flown with my dog. But thanks for the video.
Your doggy is so cute I have a Pekingese. About the same size
Thank you for this video! I have been so anxious about flying with my 20lb corgi baby since the ESA ban
You're welcome! You're lucky your corgi is only 20lbs haha, literally the perfect weight :) You will both do great!
Thank you so much for the video. I had a totally different experience when I try to bring my dog with me from Philadelphia to Phoenix. The airline employees told me I can not bring my dog on the flight because he can’t turn around in the carrier. My dog and carrier is total weighted 22lbs. He is a mini golden doodle. The airline refuse to onboard me and my dog. I was so so frustrated and disappointed. Now I have to cargo ship my dog which will be even cruel for my dog 😥😭 I tried to airline, American airline and frontier airline
@@funnypig19841 sorry - not a pleasant experience. Hope either you didn’t cargo or if yes, it was a good experience. So noisy and high blood pressure
@@funnypig19841 yea that’s my fear. I also have a mini Goldendoodle who is 20lbs. She can fit in a carrier no problem when she’s laying down, but isn’t able to stand and turn around. Seems like whether or not she can fly is based on who is working that day and how much they care. I refuse to fly her in cargo
@@JustinInMotion yes, it is totally depends on who work on that day. I was tried to reschedule my flight. Unfortunately, it seems I was being targeted. They were accusing me inhuman to put my dog in a carrier, however I think they are the one who are inhuman. 4hours flight for my dog with me isn't that long. However, it ends up my dog has to flight from Philadelphia to Chicago and stay overnight on Chicago and flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Due to the heat, Phoenix isn't an option. I have to drive to LA to pick up my dog. I don't mind drive, however, it was a super long and stressful day for my dog 🐶🐕😭. Good luck to you and your dog. Hopefully you will have a much smoother experience than me.
For Southwest: Bottom line it depends on the person at the airline ticket desk when you pay for your dogs reservation on outgoing flights. If they question the size of your dog ask for a supervisor, but be kind. If the supervisor gives the ok you are good to go, as they can’t deny the dog to fly on the return flight. I was able to fly 10 times with my dog until one airline ticket desk employee put a note on my account saying my dog is too big to fly. You are at any given persons mercy. It was good while it lasted. This is for dogs greater than 20lbs but less than 30lbs who are well behaved. Highly recommend getting TSA precheck when flying with a pet.
Why TSA Precheck?
Because you don’t need to wait in long lines with a dog and you don’t have to remove shoes, etc. it’s just easier.
This is by far the most helpful video I have watched concerning a dog that weighs more than 20lbs and how to navigate the process. My mix is about 22 lbs and has a longer body, and I’m figuring out how to take him from Dallas to Orlando next month. Thank you so much for this video 🙌🏼
you're welcome!
Did you end up taking them? What airline did you use?
@@devonandwillo Just wonder what are the airlines have you took Willo to travel with problem free? 😍
I have to say, this is BY FAR the best "flying with your dog" video out there. Especially for a dog that's on the fringe, pushing the envelope of size. We have a 20-ish-pound Border Terrier that definitely grew much larger than most Borders do. We are planning on traveling for the holidays to see our grandkids and family in Arizona and want to bring our dog with us. We have been stressing about it because a lot of the "recommended" carriers seem very small. We are trying out several, but this video made me feel much better about what to expect. One point I would add is that the dimensions most airlines give for carriers are "suggested" or "recommended." If it's a soft-sided carrier and will fit under the seat with some collapsing, it's not as strict as it sounds, within reason. Nice job on this.
Thank you so much for sharing. I was feeling hopeless after the esa ban but now I’m going to try to get my corgi to feel comfortable enough to go in a carrier
I'm glad this helped! Good luck :)
How did your flight go with your corgi?
@@devonandwillo where did you buy the carrier that the sides open up
You have the best, step by step flying with your pet video out there! This will be my first time picking a puppy and traveling with her in a plane and have been freaking out about how confusing all of the process seems to be.
Thank you so much for calming new pup owner nerves 🤭😂
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful. Good luck!
This is exactly what I needed! I have a corgi too and have been concerned about traveling with him during the upcoming holidays. This was super helpful.
I'm glad it was helpful! We've flown again since this video and it went fine as well :)
She's so cute, and Your tips are perfect for everyone, my dog and me flying domestic and international, and we have never had any problems. He is a very good behavior dog, literally he'll fall a sleep before the take off (with no any relaxing medicine)
Thank you! That is awesome that your pup is so well behaved :)
Great job on this video. Can't thank you enough. It is stressful to fly with your dog and this information is the best overall tutorial I've seen. It gives me the confidence to fly home with my new Cavalier puppy.
In case any ones ever wondered, service dogs are not registered or required to be certified under the ADA in the US. Service dog handlers are now required to fill out paperwork that attests to the dogs training and the required task(s) that the dog has been trained to perform to assist the disabled handler with. I believe the airlines can now unfortunately limit the size of service dog that is allowed to fly which places limits on flying with a larger mobility service dog
I was going to say that but thank you for stating that.
not nessrly any sze of service by law is allowed on the plane
@@rileyrainbow7611 not any more under the ACAA
My grandson service dog is a life saver alerts to life threatening situations such as generalized epilepsy she is our only warning signs. I would Fight it for her to go he’s 113 lbs can’t lift him any more
Thank you so much for this video! Watched it about 3 times before flying with my corgi for the first time and felt so prepared. We made it just fine 😎
Who did you fly with? :)
Yes who did you fly with?
I love how you put in your description that service animal “registration” and or “certified” websites that sell fake service dog things are not real!
It’s really nice seeing a pet owner respect the service animal laws and just plane respect of service animals!
I also love how you really push training in the carrier and for people to only bring well behaved dogs!
I have had very aggressive pets in carriers bark and scratch non stop trying to get my service dog..
I really truly appreciate how you strive to educate people properly and help people understand they need to have a well behaved dog in the airport and on a airplane!
Again I absolutely love how you push to protect service dogs! There is sadly so so so many aggressive dogs, it’s honestly scary as a disabled person in the middle of a medical episode and dogs lunging at my service dog while she’s tasking and working to keep me safe!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for educating people properly and HEAVILY protecting legit service animals!
❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your comment! I definitely try really hard to put accurate information out there and am always learning new things :)
@@devonandwillo of corse thank you for protecting service dogs! I rarely find good pet and ESA owners who actually know the laws and respect them!
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 19 lb Pomeranian and I want to take him on trips with me cause he’s literally my kid. He gets sad when the suitcase comes out. He’s well behaved. I just was so afraid of the unknown and had so many questions for pets traveling and you covered all my concerns. Again, I appreciate this video
How did it go? My dog is a rat terrier and same weight
Did you ended up flying with your dog?
This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen! I have a mix who I want to travel with but I’ve been so worried she won’t fit in a carrier cause she seems long😭 but knowing that willow could get into hers, I feel more confident about my pup!
I Just wanted to say Thank you!!! So Much I bought the second carrier the one from Amazon it worked great my Dog is med/large about 25-27 pounds flew on southwest
Thank you for this! Flying for the first time with my dog to stay for a month before moving across the country next week!
I fly Delta with my 23lbs beagle and use a large sturdibag carrier. (I've heard the extra large fits too but I haven't tried that one yet). It fits amazing under the seat because the top flexes. I also use a fast pass metal free harness (they also have collars!) so I can make sure I have her under my control in case she might get spooked. I highly recommend these for people traveling with pets in cabin. Also, my vet told me no medicine during flights as it can drop their heart rate and breathing rate which can cause health issues. Instead, she told me I can use Adaptil spray and it seemed to help!
Thank you for this info! I'm going to look into that carrier and spray! I'm flying with Willo again soon and am honestly anxious about it all over again haha
@@devonandwillo Thanks for the reply!! Honestly, I get anxious every time I fly with her. She's a really good traveler but there's just so much to make sure is done and so many unknowns. My girl is really leggy but has a smaller body, your little lady would probably do good in the extra large Sturdibag. The reviews on Amazon say it fits under most airline seats. I fly the CRJ200's to see my family so I got the smaller one.
The Adapil spray is supposed to be like the pheromone that a mama dog has. I spray the inside of her carrier with it the night before the flight and the morning of the flight and it actually works to keep her calm.
I'm trying to book a trip to fly with my 25 pound dog and using the same carrier. Do you mind me asking you flew Delta Comfort+ or if the carrier was able to fit under the seats in the main cabin? I'm having a hard time finding the under-seat dimensions for Delta
@@alst9852 I've flown both main cabin and Comfort+. I have status so occasionally I get an upgrade. The studibag fits fine in main cabin but the extra legroom is nice in Comfort+. I'd just recommend not getting a window seat, there's a ledge that cuts the space a little on some of the planes.
How did you get your dog a ticket? For delta did you pay up front or?
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! Feeling less worried about taking my dog on a plane!
This was so helpful. Thank u. I am flying southwest to visit family and for the first time ever, traveling with my chihuahua. I also noticed that the requirements for that were to pay at the counter at check-in. Obviously there are things u are required to do ahead of time, and had no idea. I’m sooo glad u suggested reaching out ahead of time to make reservations for your pet… otherwise, I wouldn’t have known.
Before all these changes, I took my Corgi with me to the Philippines, he was such an awesome dog and was so good and everyone loved him... He was also my service dog...
Actual task trained service animals are still allowed to fly
As a traveler with a corgi, thank you so so much for this!
So incredibly helpful and detailed. I hate flying, you just made it incredibly easily.
Thank you! This is so helpful and reassuring. I'll be flying Delta with my 20lb Scottie, and she is has been terrified of her soft carriers. I have purchased 2, but I think I'll go with the Sherpa brand. I plan to wear her out the day before at the dog park, give her a sedative the day of. I also have a thunder shirt for her. She is well behaved, if a little too friendly, but she does like to sit in my lap like your Corgi. I'm using your tips to try to get her more comfortable with the carrier. Fingers crossed.
Were you able to get in with your dog? Planning to do delta in 3 weeks with my 18 pound dog
@@saragregoire6606 I fly out in December. I've been working with her a few she is getting better with her carrier. The vet also prescribed Trazadone as a sedative.
@@kariogilvie3490 I thought dogs weren't allowed to be sedated? But maybe that's just for pets going in the cargo. Hope it all goes well!
Please update us on how it goes! My 12.5 lb mini poodle is terrified of the carriers too
@@taty87 Sorry for the late update, but it all went well! It was very stressful for me because it's just my baby girl and me - nobody else to help juggle luggage, etc. Thankfulky, there was always a kind person on my flights to help me if I needed to lift my carry on up into the bins or out of them (especially when they were short on space with packed planes - and when some space may be several seats away from me).
Let me back up, though. Our flight out was at 6:55 a.m., so I didn't feed my dog that morning and gave her only a little water. She pooped and peed outside before we got in the car to the airport.
Once at the airport, at the check in/ticket desk, nothing was said about my pup in her carrier size or weight-wise. In fact, they said how much they loved my dog (despite the fact that they likely saw me have to shove her in the carrier. At the last minute, she decided she didn't want to be in there.). I paid for my 1 checked suitcase and my dog's $125 fare (1 way only), then got a green tag to put on her carrier showing I had paid the fare and agreed to their rules (that the dog must stay inside the carrier at all times while on the plane or in Delta boarding areas). It was a looong line to and in the TSA line, and I didn't anticipate how heavy it can be carrying a 20lb dog in a Sherpa Deluxe carrier all that time. I was stronger on the flight back, but the initial trip saw me hurting for a few days afterward. While we waited in line, I let my girl have her head out of the carrier. I got my items for the bin all in one place, and the. I gave her the sedative (Trazadone) while in line, and it started working on her almost immediately. She was very calm through TSA, and she even sat still in her carrier after I put her ona nearby table to retrieve my items from the conveyor belt.
At the gate, I sat there with her as she calmly sat in her carrier with the top unzipped until it was time to board, and then I zipped up the bag fully. Once I got her down on the floor and under the seat in front of me, I unzipped it just a small amount so she could get a little more air and not feel so trapped. Since she was understandably a bit anxious and unsure what all way going on, I'm sure she was a little warmer than usual. The plane's A/C doesn't fully come on until a bit later, so I tried to aim my air vent above me toward her on the floor.
Our first flight was Orange County, CA to Atlanta at 4.5 hours. The steep incline at takeoff was a bit scary for her at first, so I stuck my hand on her carrier to pet and reassure her, giving her some occasional bite sized treats. I found myself hunched over and with my hand in the carrier for most of the flight - especially when we encountered a long bout of terrible turbulence over the midwest. At one point, she pushed my hand out and begged to be let out. When that didn't work, she got her teeth on the carrier opening to try to bite it open. She managed to push herself 3/4 of the way out of her carrier mid-flight, so I was trying to push back against a very strong and strong-willed 20 lb dog. I eventually got her back in, and nobody was the wiser. That was all the hardest part of the round-trip flights with her. In the Atlanta Airport, there is a service dog relief station in every terminal (hooray ATL!), she peed 3x in the 3.5 hours we were there on layover, but I couldn't get her to poop.
On the 1.5 hr trip from ATL to Orlando, FL, she did much better. Of course, 15 minutes before landing, she barked at me telling me she REALLY had to poop. 😖 I pet her and begged her to hold it, and she did. Sadly, she refused to go on a potty pad in the bathroom despite really needing to go, and she decided to poop once we got toward the center of the airport outside our terminal. 🙄 I blame MCO for only having 2 service dog relief stations - ones that are located outside of baggage claim.
On the way back to OC, she did great, but again, she refused to poop on a potty pad or in the potty station. The flight from ATL to OC saw her bark at me an hour before we landed, telling me she had to go NOW. Again, I begged her to hold it, and she did. After showing no love to the potty pad in the restroom, I asked security at TSA where the relief station was, and that is when she decided to poop. Just FWIW, the only relief station John Wayne Airport has for dogs is....outside baggage claim on the lower level. It's just some fenced in astroturf, too. I expected much more from my home airport.
But all in all, once she made it through the initial flight, she did so much better. And she will still willingly go in her carrier after all of that. 😅
Thank you for this video. We are flying out with our 7 month old Corgi from Tampa to Oklahoma with Southwest as well, and I was a bit concern and nervous about this whole flying thing with a dog. But this seems to help out alot. So with that, thank you for making these videos.
Thank you so much for making this video!!! I have to fly with my tiny princess later this month, and it will be the first time for both of us. I’m nervous, but excited at the same time. She’s having heart surgery, and that’s every bit as scary as it sounds.
The surgery itself is sooo much scarier than flying.
How did she do? And how did the survey go? Hope all went well🙏🏼❤️
Thanks utterly much Devon! We intend to fly our two 5-pound Yorkies overseas to the Philippines on Asiana Airlines soon. We are acclimating them to their carriers now. Your information is so helpful! 💛🙏🏼
Right I agree should be highly trained can distract service dogs who alerts to life threatening health issues don’t want to miss them. Thanks for this video I have a service dog for my grandson
Well my border collie she is a emotional support dog/therapy she's actually very calm but these airlines really don't want any dogs flying for whatever reason even if it's in the emergency hatch area where is ideal. I don't know I really want to bring my dog with me she's only 35 lbs but bigger than a rat dog. I'm thinking going through a travel agent and have them do all the leg work for us.?
Yes I absolutely agree I have a service dog myself she is a very sensitive animal and she's one of the therapy dog then I serviced hard but Zoey's seems adapt to the situation around her very well.
The key is with any dog is knowing your dog and on when it's time to pull your dog out of a situation.
this kicks ass.....THANK YOU DEVON AND WILLO! Wish me luck with Pennee! :)
Thank you so much for your video--it was absolutely amazing! So informative and so reassuring to know facts, especially seeing photos and ESPECIALLY the photo of Willo's carrier under the seat in front of you. I could only imagine it having to be shoved entirely underneath and your photo assumes me that this is not the case. You answered questions that I didn't even know I would have so thank you for compiling the questions you've been asked and then answering them all at the end.
Thank you for sharing this very important info. I flew once with my fur baby and it was not the most comfortable experience. Good to know that Southwest is more accommodating.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for making this. Bringing my Shih Tzu on a flight for the first time.
How did that go?? I also have a Shih Tzu and will be flying United as well!
@@Savvxcx4 make sure you have a carrying case for your pup. When I flew I had the case under the seat in front of me. Get a ice water at Dunkins or somewhere similar and feed the ice cube if your pup is thirsty. Please let me know how it goes and I wish you and you pup a safe flight. I absolutely love Shih Tzu's and I'm sending you positive energy your way.
@@ALofiLife by carrying case you mean the carrier for the pup yes? Also, can I bring a doggy treats just in case he whines or something?
@@Savvxcx4 yes the carrying case for your pup. When you get past security you can be a little more free roam, depending on how everyone working that day feels. But for Shih Tzus people are usually super okay with it. And yes a small bag of dog treats in the carrying case is fine. I would reccomened giving a CBD/Melatonin treat for your pup before you arrive to the airport or before your flight or even both.
@@ALofiLife thank youuuu sm! I have been getting recommendations on trying out some sort of CBD for doggies. Appreciate the help 🙏
thank you for all these details & basically walking us through the entire process really appreciate you doing this 🙏🏼
I'm moving back home in 2 weeks w/ my puppy & I am so nervous so thank you for this amazing video!! so helpful!
Thank you so much for this thorough video on how you travel with your dog! My pug is about same weight as Willo and is actually pretty tall for a pug so he can fit in his carrier only if he's laying down and unfortunately, pugs are not allowed to fly in cargo so I was definitely paranoid even considering flying with him because of his size. But it is relieving to hear about your experience travelling with Willo.
It’s not really thorough tho, she never mentions anything about the dog needing vet paperwork
@@cutezpie26at 18:50 she does go over her preparation and experience with this
Just about to get a pug in the coming days and your video was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for all the details and sharing your experiences.
I have a French bulldog. Some airlines refuse short snout dogs. Looking forward to your experience!
Thanks so much for this video. I've been extremely discouraged to fly with my well-behaved Schnauzer because of his size. He is also 27 pounds 21" like Willo. We're ready and confident to make the leap now!
How did this go? I’m nervous about taking my mini schnauzer on a flight since he’s 24lbs and on the taller side.
@@rumissaxo1458 +1
Well how was it
This has been super helpful for a first time flight in a carrier! Coconut has been an ESA for almost 6 years so it’s been a huge stressor for me trying to prepare for this change in his experience (and mine!).
Glad it was helpful! I feel you on the stress though!
In an inflight emergency, the airlines will do their best to care for you. Who will care for your dog? You are obviously impaired, so you can't. Your poor dog is left to fend for itself, and maybe even left behind. Tell me how that is being a good pet owner. It's not.
@@gloriawelch3603 You can’t live your life in fear. Good luck with whatever it is you’re trying to achieve. Go harass someone else, Gloria
Esa are no longer allowed to fly in the cabin. Must be a trained service animal. Thank you.
@@gloriawelch3603 Yes and that’s why I reviewed this video on how to travel with a non ESA. You can stop trying to one-up me, it’s not working out for you.
Great video... it's a very different process for me. I have a medical alert service dog ( seizure detection)..
He's a 130lb Rottweiler lol. He sits next to me on the plane. I'm usually given the emergency exit row or the front row which has more floor space...
I've never had an issue with flying with my service dog, seeing the process for a therapy dog is interesting!
You are entitled to fly with your service dog. This post is really about trying to illegally travel with a dog that is not a service dog and not entitled to fly in the cabin
@@gloriawelch3603 technically small dogs do not need to be a SD or ESA to fly in the cabin... most airlines allow small dogs to fly in the cabin for a extra fee. Large dogs that don't fit under the seat have to be put in baggage unless they are SD or ESA. Also Airlines are not allowed to charge a fee for SD.
@@thetruepatriot7733 Hi sorry to bother but you seem to be well informed, I'm flying to new york for the holidays. my dog is a 5 pound dog, It will be her first time, what should I be expecting and will she be okay?
This makes me feel a little better. I am moving to Europe and we have looked for every way to get my little jack russell chihuahua mix over there but having him fly in cabin is the only affordable way to do it. He will fit in the recommended kennel size that is on Deltas website, but the space under the seat is smaller that the recommended kennel size. I'm terrified that they will deny him because of that.
Thank you so much for making this video
Your such a responsible, caring dog mom.
Aw thank you!
This is very very helpful. I genuinely appreciate all your tips and recommendations, wonderful job.
Great video thank you. I'm partially deaf though and found the music placement really tough to deal with through some parts of it.
Me too 😢
Love this! Thank you! And love your videos girl, keep being you always! I loved your honest real self. ❤
Thank you so much!!!!!!!! I always traveled with my ESA and was so stressed with the ban.
This is a great video! It put me at ease for an upcoming flight with my dog. Thank you!
This was so helpful! Thank you for so much detail!
This solidified my decision to buy a carrier with wheels. Thanks.
Lots of great info. Thanks for taking the time to post it.
I have a carrier with detachable wheels I can pull it down the aisle on the airplane and back it into the seat area and under the seat. Some of them need the wheels taken off first in order to fit under the seat.
Warning to everyone: United and other airlines will deny you with dogs around a corgi size. This video was misleading and I thought my dog would be fine to fly in the cabin because she’s the size of a corgi but unfortunately I got denied entry. Now I have to rebook my flight and look for a dog border.
what kind of dog do you have? i have a shiba, tall but only weighs 20 lbs
@@christinac3727 I have a 19lbs Shiba as well. I’ve been looking into flights and found that Delta & Southwest are the better airlines for dogs.
Depends saw 40lbs/18kg limit before as well as 8kg
Wow, thank you for that info.
I called ahead and gave her weight and carrier dimensions, I’m flying international in September. Both airlines(KLM & Delta) approved after seeking approval.
OMG willo is super cute with the head sticking out of the carrier bag!! I would love to see a video how did you train Willo could turn around in the carrier !!!
I bet you they got rid of the emotional dog thing because of dumb people taking advantage of it... I saw a "emotional dog" crapping and barking like crazy one time... Thanks 😑 cause sometimes I need my emotional support dog...
They got rid of it because airlines lobbied against that regulation. Look up A4A they pushed for the change, mostly for the fees that they’ll collect now for each dog.
can emotional dogs not bark now?
You’re correct. Plus people were taking untrained animals on planes and one customer got attacked and required 28 stitches to the face from somebody’s esa and a staffer got bit and needed 5 stitches. The first man sued the airline for $140 million. I hate people have made the life of the disabled even more difficult by taking advantage and traveling with untrained pets.
People who abuse the system with dogs like your " emotional support " dogs make it difficult for me who actually has a medical alert SERVICE DOG. Accusing this person of abusing the rules while stating you also have a " therapy " dog is ironic...
Yeah people were abusing it. Since EMotional support animals don’t need qualifications like service animals people were taking Peacocks, miniature ponies, etc
Thank you so much for sharing this video, flying with my Pomsky puppy in two days and found this very helpful
I hope your flight went well!
Ugh, planning to move cross country with my 42 lb border collie and think I’m just going to drive 😔 has anyone flown with a bigger dog? The cargo is NOT an option for me.
Mine is just slightly too big, and I dunno what I can do either…
Thank you for this video! Answered all my questions before flying with my dog!
Glad it was helpful!
very good tips and articulated questions and responses.
Under the new DOT rules the service dog must fit within the area of your feet. You do have to state on the DOT document when your dog had its shots. I have an 84 lb yellow lab which can curl into a ball, though I fly with my wife so he can stretch out.
Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful.
This video was super super helpful because our dogs are the same size! I’ve only flown with my dog once and it was before the change with emotional support pets so I’m going to get the Amazon carrier and see if she will be ok for holiday travel! Wish me luck 😆
Best video! Amazing, super helpful and reassuring ❤
Very helpful and stress relieving. Thank you.
Very helpful. Hoping to fly with my rescue shorkie soon. Thanks for all of the helpful tips.
Hope you can test the 6in1 JetPaw pet stroller with detachable expandable carrier that converts into backpack, frontpack, car seat booster and pet handbag.
Thank you so much for the info. Willow is adorable!!
thank you for this video i love how detailed you are! you answered every question i had.
Thank you for sharing this! I just moved from LA to Nashville and literally a week after i got here, they did the ESA ban : ( Flying back to LA to visit my family next month with my pup and hoping he'll do okay! This video is so helpful! We are flying Southwest : ) I'm ordering the carrier you used.
Ah what a bummer! I'm glad this was helpful though! Good luck bringing your pup back to Nashville with you!
Just curious, did Southwest allow you to take the Amazon carrier through successfully? Did they measure the bag?
@@1kaaa Hi! I actually just got back to Nashville last week! Flew Southwest to LA and back. I had no problems getting through with the bag on either flight! And, no, they didn't measure it. When we were on the flight, they did ask me to push the carrier under the seat in front of me, but they didn't stay to watch and see if i did. It's a soft bag, so it may have been able to squish under the seat, but it didn't just slide under, so i just left it and it worked out fine.
@@1kaaa i just rewatched this video and i just realized that i actually bought a carrier that was super similar, but 1" smaller. This one was closer to the Southwest measurement guidelines, but, as i said, they didn't measure it or pay much attention to it. Make sure you call ahead and make a pet reservation though! www.amazon.com/dp/B07FY4PNTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_3NKKNJ1BT1EMHW7YB28X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@tiffanijenee Thank you so much!!
There are TSA approved leashes and collars on sell at Amazon that has no metal on them and you can walk your dog through with them on.
But what if you HAVE to bring your dog? Like you have no choice because you're going to be gone for a while andnhave no one to take care of your dog. What will people be able to do then?
I guess they would have to fly on an airline that ships dogs in cargo
This was so helpful, thank you for posting!
Thank you for this. I'm flying southwest and my dog is 17lbs but he is tall and long. I was so worried because his carrier is so small, and now i got him the one you have in the video that expands
What type of dog do you have? Mine is around 16-17 lbs and I too worry that she would be uncomfortable because she is tall. Thankfully I haven't needed to fly with her yet but may need to in the next year and the whole process is stressing me out.
@@Carolinagirl1028 my boy is a jack Russell shih tzu mix/super mutt
The expanding bag is it. Highly recommend having a rolling carryone and trying to avoid checking anything because your baby will get heavy.
He was a little scared but training him in the bag before hand was really helpful. I also have prescribed anti anxiety medication for him.
Also put his favorite toy in with him and had some peanut butter Togo cups for him when he started freaking out, this was really important because it gave him something to lick in the bag and calm down.
Highly recommend three other things: a thunder shirt, pee pads lined in the bag just incase, and paying to be one of the first on the plane.
Great video! Thank you so much for the info! Your corgi is a sweetie !
You are amazing!! thank you for this video!!
Omg this video helped so much I’m gonna be flying with my German shepherd puppy in April and he should be around your dogs size actually which is kinda funny but yeah this video helped with everything I need to know when I fly :)
I have a 5 pound rescue pup. He’s 12 and doesn’t like other pups. Under vet supervision and instruction I got some stuff to keep him calm and hopefully make him sleep a bit through the flight.
It’s like 2-3 hours and then another 90 so hopefully he’s ok
Going to SLC actually so it’s nice to see the big pet relief area.
Thank you for making this video! Was super helpful😊 love to Willow🤗
I have a Jack Russell terrier cross. Travel with him everywhere. Loves traveling with me and is such a good flyer. People that sit next to me never realized I had him with me until we are getting off the plane. Will say, "I didn't know you had a dog with you". Good luck to everyone flying with their pets. I think practicing before you leave is an excellent idea!
I have a flight soon…. And I have a JRT as well… can you share with me the size of the carrier you bring to the airport, please?
If only my JackChi was as low-key as yours. My little guy is a good boy, but he gets so excited and worked up being around people, I know I'd have to drug him. Plus, he gets carsick easily.
@@ashleyhathaway8548 Ashley, I think you can do it with your little guy. Maybe you can practice putting him in a nylon carrier, that's what I use on flights, in the house. House. Practice putting him in his carrier and make it a fun thing. Leave the carrier open all the time and maybe travel with him in the car. Many dogs have motion sickness especially when they're puppies. If you can have the car windows down with fresh air and put him on your front or back seat. Anything's worth a try. I wish you the best of luck because I know you love your dog as much as I love mine and would love to travel with him. 💐
@@cydppalley2644 Thank you for the advice and encouragement. I appreciate it. He just turned 7. He has a carseat so he can look out of the car windows (which he rarely takes advantage of). If he has no food and very little water, he can sometimes make it the 1.5hr drive up the coast to visit my folks. I'll buy a carrier ahead of time and try acclimating him to it like you suggested. Crossing fingers. Cheers!
@@ashleyhathaway8548 That's the spirit! 👍💐😃
I have a 20 lb miniature schnauzer that I’ve flown with several times from Orlando, FL to San Juan, PR which is a 2 ½ to 3 hour flight. Even in the “care free” days where any animal counted as an emotional support animal and people would just bring them in the plane, I would pay for his ticket, which meant that his carrier would count count as one of the two carry-ons that I could bring and had to go under the seat. I flew Southwest with him because the seats are a bit higher than other airlines (especially the middle seat) and his carrier would fit better. I used a size Large carrier that I got at Petco that is airline approved and he fit comfortably in it. I would ask the vet for calming medication 💊 to give him an hour or so before the flight and that would keep him calm. Per the vet’s recommendations, I made sure he ate and had plenty water the night before the flight and did all his “business” (#1 and #2) before leaving for the airport and wouldn’t feed him or give him water until arrival at the destination. Your video was very thorough and my experience making reservations for my dog, purchasing his ticket at the counter, and going through TSA with him was similar to yours, except that I have TSA Pre-Check and that line moves faster. I don’t fly with him anymore because now I have 2 miniature schnauzers and airlines only allow one dog with a passenger. I agree that the experience can be noisy and confusing, so if your dog is easily startled or is not confortable with other people and especially kids being near, you should not bring him/her with you.
I have a mini schnauzer too :)
This was a Godsend. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. My rescue pup is highly reactive & way hyper…I’ve been debating taking her (less than 7 day travel & a 3.5 hour flight). Watching this has me thinking maybe do training before we travel. 🤔
We have a Mini Schnauzer. I’ve been trying to convince my wife we can fly with her. I’m going to show her your wonderful video!
yay!
Nice tips! I’ll rehearse with him! I want to make sure he leaves a good impression in the security check!
I would call when you make your reservation and pre-pay for the reservation. There are limited amount of spaces allowed for animals on each flight. You don't want to get stuck being sat next to someone has priority with their pet because they pre-booked.
Thank you so much for the carrier recommendation ❤️I'm planning to take my 13 year old mini schnauzer with me on trips. I'll check jet blue policy because they have "more room" seats.
Were you able to fly with your dog through jetblue?
This was so helpful!!!! Thank you so much!
My dog was super scared and couldn’t leave her carrier at the x-ray so the guy told my dad to put our dog in the X-ray. My dad told him to put his kid instead ☺️
What ended up happening? Could you still bring your dog? I don’t want to put my pup in the X-ray🥺😰
@@xoshaniii yes we still brought her, thank god. U can take ur dog out of the carrier mine just didn’t want to lol.
@@xoshaniii this happened years ago and in October I’m gonna fly for the first time with my 2 Maltese 🥰
@@stephmontvein8328 ok well thank you so much🥰🥰 I’m flying in a couple days with my pom🥰🥰
That guy that told u that was a moron, only the carrier goes through the x-ray not the dog. Some people are born dumb.
Willow is adorable. This is so nerve racking.
Hi! Thanks for the great video :)
On the Lufthansa guidelines it says the dogs need to be able to stand in the carrier. I think they mean with the heads sticking out of the carrier, because the UA-cam videos, and on yours, the dogs are taller than the height of the carrier... I have a cavalier and she is slightly taller than the carrier (45cm instead of 40cm - they say the carrier has to be 40cm tall). Thanks a lot in advance! :)
Hey SpreadLove, did they say anything about your cavalier? I'm thinking of brining mine too next January
Thanks for the information and tips
you're welcome!
I took my chihuahua across country as a non ESA pet and I really don't think she cared about any of it. She was fine hanging out in her carrier. She was fine on the flight. She liked trotting around the airport on leash, having tons of attention. I did not push any limits with her, but no one was weird about her doing anything that is within the bounds of normal dog ettiquette.
The only issue was that when people see the carrier they want to see your dog, and I get it because they are missing their own pets. It is best once you are on the plane to keep your doggo hidden. At security one of the TSA agents asked to show her to her supervisor. The next thing I know my dog is gone and the entire security crew is fussing over her. If you don't take them out of the carrier then you will have people trying to peek in.
Honestly, if you have a mellow dog who likes people there are worse things, but if your dog is weird about people or gets overstimulated you need to consider that.
I have to fly with my chihuahua later this month, and I’m super nervous about it. She’s having heart surgery to repair a defect she was born with.
We have to do it. She won’t survive if we don’t. Also, we thought about driving her instead of flying, but it be a two day trip if we drive while it will take only one afternoon if we fly.
Most airlines your dog has to be under 20 IB including the weight of the carrier . The bag is weighed.
I’ve got a 7 lb rescue Chihuahua. He’s tiny but timid. I pray he will be okay on an 8 hour transatlantic flight in the cabin . Your information is so helpful. Ps Willow is a sweetie .x
I think he’ll do great!! Good luck!
This video provides a great indepth view on preparing and boarding your flight with your pet.
I have a cat with carrier anxiety and always throws up and poops during travel. I was looking for a video on how to prepare for clean up on the plane.
My guess is you take your pet in the bag to the restroom with pet wipes. For carrier cleanup. I would go with cheap hand towels. Ones you are willing to toss in the event of a accident. Once in the restroom, I would use the baby changing station to place the carrier on. Let your pet out and clean them first. Then let them walk around the bathroom while cleaning your carrier on the changing station. I would avoid using the fuzzy mats that come in some carriers as they would be difficult to clean with just wipes and too bulky to toss in the bathroom trash. A cheap towel would be easier for that. If you travel with a collapsible bowl, try using that in the sink if you need to rinse parts of the carrier. Once cleaned, place a new towel for your pet to lay on.
For additional tips on pets with anxiety, there are medications, over the counter CBD treats, and calming sprays that can help your pet relax before and during the flight.
You are awesome, thank you so much for your advice! 🌹
It’s 2022, yet there aren’t any airlines that have cabin seating for larger dogs despite a massive population willing to pay a lot of money for it. So ridiculous.
This is great, thanks for sharing!
I was at the dentist and someone's dog crawled into my lap and fell asleep. It takes a village.
Flying your dog in the cargo hold is an absolute last resort. A good friend of mine is a pilot... he's confirmed all my concerns and more about the cargo hold. Even when everything goes right, it's still a god awful environment. They're alone. It's dark, extremely loud and cold. Lower oxygen levels. Etc. Then... if any smoke/fire alarm goes off for the cargo hold, the pilots have to cut off oxygen to prevent a fire. That means any living things down there aren't going to survive.
That's horrible!
That’s horrible!!!
I would NEVER, I just can't do it
What? That's crazy!
🙄🙄🙄 there are not enough eye rolls.
Throw their asses in Cargo. If the plane ✈️ is on fire 99.9% chance you’re dying too.
This video was so helpful and will be a lifesaver when we move to NYC in a few months! My dog is named Willo(w) as well!
Thank you so much for this!
I'm glad it was helpful!
When I've flown with my dog in the middle seat, the flight attendant wouldn't allow his carrier to be in the foot area saying that the person in the window seat needs to be able to get up to use the bathroom if they needed it. She made me shove him far under the seat, but his crate wouldn't fit completely under there even though it was within in their size requirements, and I didn't want to make him feel more anxious. There wasn't anything I could do. Luckily the person in the window seat said it wasn't a big deal, but the flight attendant gave me such a headache, and because of all the movement, my dog ended up getting sick and throwing up, which did not help the situation with the attendant. Delta is really hit or miss with how attendants treat you and your dog, even when your dog's ticket costs more than yours.
Glad I read this, I just changed our two seats to window and middle, that way nobody has to walk past us.