Traveling And Your Dog

Are you planning to go on vacations?

Do you own a pet bulldog? Are you planning to go for the vacation accompanied by your bulldog? A family taking their dog on a vacation can be a completely different experience. However, you need to clear some formalities before planning to take your dog along with you.

You must be aware of the fact that airlines have some strict rules that need to be followed so that you face not many difficulties while travelling with your bulldog.

Different airlines have their very own particular set of requirements and rules and you need to inquire and ensure you have the proper information before leaving for travel.A good planning for each stage of travel can make your travel experience with your pet rewarding one. You should also call owner of your lodging and ensure they allow pets. The tag on the dog should have all the information such as your name, home address, telephone numbers, and the address of your lodging place when you are on vacation.

To make sure about the comfort and safety of your bulldog during the travel you should chose an airliner that allows pet.

In case you have to arrange a new pet crate buy or borrow it much before commencing on your travel to give your pet time to familiarize himself with the crate. There are certain rules and regulation that are required to be followed and are mentioned in the next paragraph.

Choose a crate approved by the airline and sufficiently big to allow your dog to stand and move in it.The crate walls should be both waterproof and strong with some amount of padding so that your dog does not get hurt when travelling and have at least three sides for proper ventilation as well as sturdy enough with proper handles for moving and carrying.

Once you and your family have decided to go on a vacation with your bulldog, you need to do some homework so that you are able to enjoy the travel.

Fix up an appointment with your dog's veterinarian well much ahead of the date of travel. This is to get a clearance from your vet to go along with your travelling plans and if there is any requirement of any paperwork, you can get them arranged by the vet for the airlines.

Find out in advance of time if your pet will be allowed to travel in the passenger section or the baggage compartment of the airplane. It is best for you to book a direct flight it will be beneficial in many ways and prevent your pet from facing any problem of climatic changes.

Avoid traveling during very hot and very cold if your pet has to travel in the baggage compartment. Verify if the airlines you have chosen has any 'baggage liability limitation policy' as this may also apply to your pet and you will be benefitted if you purchase additional insurance.

All identification labels tagged to your dog and his crate should be very much notable and visible on your pet's carrier and should have your name, home address, phone numbers, flight number, destination address and phone numbers.