Curious Wanderlust

I have a 2 year old Papillon pooch. She's a 10-pounder and fits perfectly in the airline approved travel bag. However, I've always been concerned about taking her on a plane. Mainly for the fact that it's so loud and she'll be stuck in her bag for at least 2 hours.

I came across some of these travel tips for flying with your pooch. Check it out...

From DogAge.com...

Now Boarding: Plane Travel with Your Pooch
Originally published on July 02, 2009

Planning to jet-set with your pup in tow this summer? Before flying the friendly skies, make sure to check the airline's Web site for pet travel policies, or call and ask a representative to give you a rundown of their rules. Here are some key things to know before boarding: Almost all of the major airlines let you travel with pets, but Southwest allows only fully trained assistance animals.

If you plan on traveling abroad, make sure the airline allows dogs on transatlantic flights. You'll also want to contact the embassy or consulate in your destination country to find out about any restrictions.

An airline may not allow "snub-nosed" dogs, like pugs, French bulldogs, or pit bulls, to travel in warm temperatures.

All airlines will only accept pets in good health, and each state has its own requirements for health and/or rabies vaccination certification.

Your dog's carrier should have plenty of small openings for ventilation and be large enough to allow your dog to lie down, stand up, and turn around.

To make your pup's flight as pleasant an experience as possible, get him accustomed to the kennel beforehand. Have him ride in it on car trips -- and make sure to reward him for his good behavior!

Also check out... Traveling with Your Dog by Jet Plane for Dummies.