Traveling in Cabin with Your Strauss-Solace Shiloh Shepherd Puppy
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Traveling in Cabin with Your Strauss-Solace Shiloh Shepherd Puppy
(By Laura Kathryn on 01/01/26)
Plan ahead of time:
Book a nonstop, direct flight whenever possible, as there are few stops and less stress for your puppy. Weekday flights may be less full and airports less busy. Make sure you let the airline know that you will be traveling with a puppy, as there are only so many pets allowed in the cabin at one time. There is typically an extra charge of about $100 to $150.
Note: Jessica will provide you with a Veterinary Health Certificate for flying. Airlines recommend not feeding pets four hours before flying, so we will keep that in mind.
Bring:
Pet carrier (Sturdibag, size L), with your name, cell, and address on it
Leash and harness or collar
Travel water bowl and bottled water
Disposable gloves, sani-wipes, wet wipes, and pee pads for bathroom breaks
Shop towel
Ziplock or poop bags for puppy poop
Kibble
Puppy Nylabone - no squeaky toys
Wear slip-on shoes (for ease of getting through security)
At Airport:
Arrive early and check in with your puppy, typically two hours before your flight. You must check in at the ticket counter when traveling with a pet.
Bring a water bowl and use bottled water to offer your puppy water right up until departure.
DO NOT USE the public potty areas that airports designate for dogs. There could be viruses and bacteria that your puppy’s immune system cannot fight. Not every pet owner is responsible for vaccinations or proper healthcare. Always take your puppy to a family bathroom, the one with a single toilet, where you can lock the door. Allow them a chance to potty on the pee pads! You can use your gloves and sani-wipes to clean up if your puppy misses the pads.
Note: you cannot use any sort of tranquilizer, due to health risks.
During flight:
Allow your puppy the Nylabone to chew on throughout the flight AND give kibble when the air pressure changes; it will help their ears “pop”.
Offer water during the flight, especially if it is long.
Regarding seat selection: For a pet carrier, the middle seat often offers the most consistent space, while the window seat provides more room and less disturbance from foot traffic, making it a top choice for many pet owners; avoid the aisle due to tripping hazards and less space, especially on planes like Boeing. Always check your airline's specific under-seat dimensions and consider a soft-sided carrier that can conform to the space.
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