Taking Your Pomeranian Dog On An Airplane

Your Pomeranian is a big part of your life and you probably hate to be separated from him so the next time you are flying somewhere on an airplane, whether it be for a vacation or to visit relatives, you may consider taking your dog with you. Flying with pets in this manner is not a new thing that can make you travel a bit more complicated. If you are having visions of your poor little Pomeranian shivering and feared out of the cargo hold, rest assured that you may be able to have been traveling it right in the passenger cabin with you as long as you arrange for this properly. Whether your dog flies with you in the cabin or down below, you will need to do a few things in advance. first of all you'll need to get a dog carrier or crate that Is approved by the airline. If the dog will be shipped via freight, this needs to be a very sturdy box.

If flying in the cabin, your Pomeranians carrier may have certain other restrictions as it probably needs to fit under your seat. The best bet here is to check with the airline to make sure that you get an approved carrier ahead of time to make sure your dog make some flight. If you want it don't flame the cabin with you in particular, you need to make reservations well in advance as space for dogs In the cabin is limited and works on a first-come first-served basis. you also need to make sure that your Pomeranian is up on his or her shots and you have the appropriate documentation to present to the airline. Be sure you have a good collar and leash with a good identification tag for your dog and the shipping container is also labeled with your information.

On the day of your flight, make sure you get your Pomeranian to the air terminal on time. If he's traveling with you and the need to arrive at about an hour ahead of time, but if he will be delivered via airfreight then you should get there at least two hours ahead of time. You'll probably want to refrain from feeding your pet for about six hours before the flight and you may want to sedate him or her per your vet's instructions. be sure to bring any medication that you pet is on and give it to them if it will be due during flight time.

Take your dog for a walk and let him do his business before he's loaded into the airplane. Is Traveling with your Pomeranian on an airplane can be a bit stressful but if you do some good planning in advance and get the right equipment that can help alleviate some of the stress. Obviously, having your dog with you in the cabin is a much better choice so planning your trips well in advance can pay off if you want to take your dog on vacation with you.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.pomeranian-pages.com where you can learn more about the care and training of the Pomeranian dog breed.