| Every once in a while, it is necessary to take your | | | | Some airlines will not allow your dog to travel in their |
| pup with you on a plane ride. If you are lucky enough | | | | cargo holds during the hotter months of the year. |
| to have a very small dog, then some airlines will allow | | | | This is because sometimes temperatures can reach |
| you to bring on-board into the cabin, provided you | | | | an unsafe level, and the airlines do not want to risk |
| have an approved bag in which to keep him or her. | | | | any harm coming to your pooch. Keep this in mind |
| However if you have a larger dog, it will need to | | | | before you make plans to purchase a dog crate to |
| take a different method of travel. When this is the | | | | allow your dog to travel on an airplane. |
| case, usually it is protocol for your dog to be stored | | | | Remember, most airplane rides last for at least a |
| in the cargo area of the plane within an airline | | | | couple of hours. When searching for an airline |
| approved dog crate. The following will provide some | | | | approved dog crate, it is vital that you ensure your |
| information concerning airline approved dog crates. | | | | pup will be comfortable during his ride. Do whatever |
| Normally, airline approved dog crates are heavy type | | | | you can within airline guidelines to ensure that your |
| plastic dog crates. These crates must have adequate | | | | dog is comfortable, this includes providing blankets or |
| ventilation, and they must be able to securely lock. | | | | other toys. |
| They must also have a space where food and water | | | | Remember, before going out to buy a dog crate for |
| can be provided. Airline approved dog crates can be | | | | your pooch to travel on an airline with, be sure to |
| found easily at many online retailers, for reasonable | | | | check your airline's guidelines when it comes to dogs |
| prices. | | | | and travel. Good luck and happy flying! |