Our first carrier bag was terrible. I didn’t know it at the time — I thought it was great, actually. It was small, it expanded ... <a title="How to Choose the Best Airline-Approved Dog Carrier" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/best-airline-approved-dog-carrier/" aria-label="Read more about How to Choose the Best Airline-Approved Dog Carrier">Read more</a>
Sami’s first flight was from Portugal to Greece. He was about 7-8 months old, still a puppy, fluffy as a cloud because I hadn’t groomed ... <a title="Your Dog’s First Flight: A First-Timer’s Guide" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/dog-first-flight-tips/" aria-label="Read more about Your Dog’s First Flight: A First-Timer’s Guide">Read more</a>
Flying Sami from Europe to the United States was the most document-intensive trip we’ve ever taken. Figuring out what we needed was, honestly, one of ... <a title="Flying Your Dog to the US: CDC Requirements Explained" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/cdc-dog-import-form-requirements/" aria-label="Read more about Flying Your Dog to the US: CDC Requirements Explained">Read more</a>
When I first started researching how to fly with Sami in the cabin, I spent weeks piecing together information from different sources. Airline websites, Reddit ... <a title="The Complete Guide to Flying with Your Dog in the Cabin" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/complete-guide-flying-with-dog-cabin/" aria-label="Read more about The Complete Guide to Flying with Your Dog in the Cabin">Read more</a>
Short European flights with Sami are easy now. Two to three hours, he sleeps through the whole thing, and we’re done. Long-haul flights are a ... <a title="Tips for Long-Haul Flights with Your Dog in the Cabin" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/long-haul-flight-with-dog/" aria-label="Read more about Tips for Long-Haul Flights with Your Dog in the Cabin">Read more</a>
I’ve packed for 20+ flights with Sami, and I still run through the same checklist every single time. Not because I don’t remember what to ... <a title="The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Flying with Your Dog" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/packing-checklist-flying-with-dog/" aria-label="Read more about The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Flying with Your Dog">Read more</a>
Flying internationally with your dog adds layers compared to domestic travel: different countries have different entry requirements, the documents are more complex, and the stakes ... <a title="Flying with Your Dog Internationally: A Practical Guide" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/flying-with-dog-internationally/" aria-label="Read more about Flying with Your Dog Internationally: A Practical Guide">Read more</a>
One of the first things people ask when they find out we fly with Sami is “how much does that cost?” The answer is: less ... <a title="How Much Does It Cost to Fly with Your Dog?" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/cost-to-fly-with-dog/" aria-label="Read more about How Much Does It Cost to Fly with Your Dog?">Read more</a>
Going through airport security with a dog sounds like it should be complicated. Metal detectors, X-ray belts, strict security agents — and you’re holding a ... <a title="Going Through Airport Security with Your Dog" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/airport-security-with-dog/" aria-label="Read more about Going Through Airport Security with Your Dog">Read more</a>
The EU pet passport is one of those things that sounds more complicated than it actually is. When I first heard “pet passport,” I imagined ... <a title="EU Pet Passport Explained: How to Get One and How It Works" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/eu-pet-passport-how-to-get/" aria-label="Read more about EU Pet Passport Explained: How to Get One and How It Works">Read more</a>
The documents were the part that stressed me out the most before our first flight with Sami. Not the carrier bag, not the weight limit, ... <a title="The Paperwork Checklist for Flying with Your Dog" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/documents-needed-fly-with-dog/" aria-label="Read more about The Paperwork Checklist for Flying with Your Dog">Read more</a>
Flying with your dog from Europe to the United States is absolutely doable — we’ve done it with Sami. But it’s more involved than a ... <a title="Flying with Your Dog from Europe to the US: What We Learned" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/flying-with-dog-europe-to-us/" aria-label="Read more about Flying with Your Dog from Europe to the US: What We Learned">Read more</a>
When we first started flying with Sami — our West Highland White Terrier — I didn’t think the breed would matter much. A dog is ... <a title="Best Airlines for Terrier Breeds: Weight Limits, Fees, and Recommendations" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/best-airlines-terrier-breeds/" aria-label="Read more about Best Airlines for Terrier Breeds: Weight Limits, Fees, and Recommendations">Read more</a>
Every airline has a maximum carrier bag size listed on their website. And almost none of them are realistic for dogs bigger than a Chihuahua. ... <a title="Airline Pet Carrier Size Guide: What Actually Fits Under the Seat" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/airline-pet-carrier-size-guide/" aria-label="Read more about Airline Pet Carrier Size Guide: What Actually Fits Under the Seat">Read more</a>
The first thing I looked up when we decided to fly with Sami was: how heavy can my dog be to fly in the cabin? ... <a title="Dog Weight Limits for Flying in the Cabin: What You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/dog-weight-limit-flying-cabin/" aria-label="Read more about Dog Weight Limits for Flying in the Cabin: What You Need to Know">Read more</a>
Sami weighs 7.7 kg on a good day. On a bad day — after a weekend of too many treats and not enough self-control from ... <a title="My Dog Is Over the Weight Limit — 3 Tips I Use Before Every Flight" class="read-more" href="https://westievibes.com/dog-over-weight-limit-flight-tips/" aria-label="Read more about My Dog Is Over the Weight Limit — 3 Tips I Use Before Every Flight">Read more</a>