This post contains affiliate links. Flying with a dog as cargo is a stressful experience for both the dog and their human. While the media report tragic incidents as a result of flying, the truth is nearly half a million pets fly annually, most arriving safely to their destination. The key is doing your homework, …
International Travel with a Dog
It’s pretty remarkable how difficult it is for a human to get a foreign passport, compared to the ease of getting one for your pet! We liked to joke that Sora was Norwegian because she had the passport to prove it. If you plan on living in or traveling to the European Union with your …
Despite the added cost, stress, and paperwork, it’s becoming more common for passengers to be flying with a dog. For some, leaving the dog behind on certain vacations, moves, or other situations simply isn’t an option, meaning that Fido must come along on the plane. Whether your dog is small enough to fly along in …
Traveling with a pet can be an exciting adventure, as long as you know what to expect and how to choose the perfect airline approved dog kennel for flying. If you’re flying with your dog in the cargo hold, this guide provides all the info you need to feel secure that your pup is safe …
Despite the airlines’ best efforts to dissuade pet travel, more and more dog parents are considering bringing along their pets on their travels to Europe. Given the popularity of the continent and the relative proximity to North America, it’s a fairly easy international trip to make with your furry friend in tow. Traveling with your …
When my parents planned a long layover in Paris en route to their dream trip to Africa, we drove our van to meet them there with the dogs. Since we were so close to the UK, we figured that we may as well continue north before Brexit makes entry to the UK more difficult. We, …
Unless you practice animal healthcare in your spare time, you’ve probably not heard of a rabies titers test. If you’re planning to travel abroad with your dog, or are weary of recurring vaccinations, then consider getting antibody titers for your dog or cat. You’ll be able to determine the immune response to vaccinations. What is …
Traveling to Canada with a dog from the United States is easy peasy lemon squeezy as far as border crossings go. We’ve been several times with Sora, across three different borders (two in WA and one in Idaho) and have made it through without issue each time. A bit of planning is necessary prior to …
Let’s face it, having to fly internationally with a dog is not fun, it’s a lot of work, and it’s stressful for both human and the furry friend. But flying with a dog doesn’t have to be painful. While this article focuses specifically on flying internationally with a dog, a lot of the information can …
The first time we flew with Sora, we knew to ask a few important questions about flying with a large dog, but since then, we’ve learned there are several more that we need to ask before we book a flight with her. Many of the questions listed below can be easily found in an airline’s …