Puppies Flying Home? Help Your New Owners Prepare for the Trip!
By Caroline Currie CPDT-KA
reward and redirect as needed at the airport and the puppy doesn’t become overly hungry.
Travel List:
• Airline Approved Crate • Slip Lead • Small battery fan (air circulation and noise) • Blanket to cover crate • Pee Pads (for lining the
bottom of the crate and in airport bathrooms)
• Poop Bags • Wipes for puppy • Paper towels/cleaning wipes • Large Ziplocs (to put mid- flight messes in an airlocked container) • Chews, multiple options to switch out • Non-squeaky toy • Collapsible bowl • Empty Bottle to refill when past security
I n today’s ever-connected world, your puppies’ families aren’t always the neighbors across town who found you in the local paper. Sometimes, prospective buyers will need to fly their new puppy home. To help them prepare, here are some useful tips and a travel checklist you can share with your puppy buyers.
treats, and encourage them to nap inside it. Be sure to include a blanket or toy that carries the scent of the mother and litter to help comfort the puppy during travel. You can also place the travel crate on top of a running dryer to simulate the noise and movement of an airplane, but always under supervision. Another helpful thing you could do is put together a small travel kit for the puppy parents or send them a checklist, so they know exactly what to bring and what to expect. On go- home day, try to time the puppy’s last meal and potty break so they’ve eaten and pooped before heading to the airport. Make sure to include a few small snacks the puppy is used to, so the new owners can
Tips for Puppy Parents
What Breeders Can Do
Traveling with a puppy through an airport can feel overwhelming, especially if the puppy is still very young or not fully vaccinated. Preparing ahead of time and understanding what to expect can make the experience smoother for both you and your pet. The first and most important step is to check the specific regulations of the airline
If you don’t have an airplane travel bag on hand, you can ask the puppy’s new family to ship you the one they are going to be taking the puppy home in so the puppy can begin getting familiar with it. Practice having the puppy go in and out of the bag, rewarding with
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