Q&A, Guides, Advice from a Westie Owner
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, not the airport — the …
The Paperwork Checklist for Flying with Your Dog Read More 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 short European hop. The flight …
Flying with Your Dog from Europe to the US: What We Learned Read More 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 dog, right? You check …
Best Airlines for Terrier Breeds: Weight Limits, Fees, and Recommendations Read More 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. That’s the uncomfortable truth I …
Airline Pet Carrier Size Guide: What Actually Fits Under the Seat Read More 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? It seemed like a simple …
Dog Weight Limits for Flying in the Cabin: What You Need to Know Read More 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 his owners — he’s closer …
My Dog Is Over the Weight Limit — 3 Tips I Use Before Every Flight Read More The airport was the part that scared me the most before our first flight with Sami. The actual flying? That seemed manageable. But the airport — the check-in, the weighing, …
What to Expect at the Airport with Your Dog Read More Yes. Your dog can fly in the cabin with you, even if they’re not a service dog or an emotional support animal. Regular pet dogs — just normal family dogs …
Can Dogs Fly in the Cabin? Yes — Here’s How Read More It almost happened to us once, and I still think about it. We were flying back from Greece with Sami — our Westie — and the woman at the check-in …
What Happens If Your Dog Gets Rejected at Check-In Read More Not every airline lets you bring your dog in the cabin. Some don’t allow pets at all. Some only allow service animals. Some accept pets but only in cargo — …
Pet-Friendly Airlines That Allow Dogs in Cabin Read More If you’re based in Europe and want to fly with your dog in the cabin, you’ve got plenty of options. Most European airlines allow pets on board — far more …
European Airlines That Allow Dogs in Cabin Read More Sami walks into his carrier bag on his own now. He sees us pull it out of the closet and he just… gets in. Sits down. Waits. It wasn’t always …
How to Train Your Dog to Love Their Carrier Bag Read More If you have a small dog, flying together is absolutely something you can do. In fact, having a small dog is the single biggest advantage when it comes to in-cabin …
Flying with a Small Dog on a Plane: What You Need to Know Read More If there’s one vaccine your dog absolutely, non-negotiably needs to fly, it’s the rabies vaccine. Everything else depends on where you’re going. This one doesn’t. It’s mandatory almost everywhere in …
Rabies Vaccine for Dog Travel: What You Need to Know Read More I never planned to become “the guy who flies with his dog.” It just kind of happened. Sami — our West Highland White Terrier — took his first flight when …
Flying with a Westie: What We Learned from 20+ Flights with Sami Read More I get asked this question a lot. “My dog gets anxious — should I give them something to calm them down before the flight?” And the answer depends entirely on …
Should You Sedate Your Dog Before Flying? Read More