All Discussions Tagged 'travel' - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T22:42:02Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=travel&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn cabin flying with 5 month old corgi!tag:mycorgi.com,2015-03-17:1150197:Topic:19092502015-03-17T02:11:44.153ZKristen Nicolehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KristenKahne
<p>I'm going home to Chicago for the month of may to be a temp at my old job for a girl's maternity leave. My boss is paying for the flight and Nugget gets to come to work with me which is amazing. Not sure if he'll like office life much though! Cargo is not an option for my little guy so its In Cabin or I'm not going! One, its Arizona, and two- I'm flying from a small town called Yuma which only has one airline, Us Airways, which doesn't even do pets in cargo.</p>
<p>Today he is 11.2 pounds at…</p>
<p>I'm going home to Chicago for the month of may to be a temp at my old job for a girl's maternity leave. My boss is paying for the flight and Nugget gets to come to work with me which is amazing. Not sure if he'll like office life much though! Cargo is not an option for my little guy so its In Cabin or I'm not going! One, its Arizona, and two- I'm flying from a small town called Yuma which only has one airline, Us Airways, which doesn't even do pets in cargo.</p>
<p>Today he is 11.2 pounds at 14.7 weeks old. The airline requirements are up to 20 pounds in a 19L x 13W x 9 inches high but collapsible ones that are slightly bigger can be accepted. Any thoughts or experiences? The vet said she would prescribe a tranq but I would only use if necessary. Any bag recommendations would be appreciated as well!</p>
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<p>Here are a few that I'm looking at. </p>
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<p>I checked his crate today and it is 18long x 12wide at the moment. We have about 6 weeks to go until we leave and we need to make the return trip home as well! He will be 5months old when we leave and 6 months old when we come back. </p> International Flight with Corgi!!!!tag:mycorgi.com,2014-09-02:1150197:Topic:18829522014-09-02T19:00:32.481ZTeresehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Terese
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<p>I am planning to go to Hong Kong next few months and planning to stay there for a month or two. However, I am not comfortable the idea that my 5 months old corgi stays in the states while Im out of the states. So I am planning to bring him with me. I wondered if anyone has flown with a corgi overseas. If so, what airline would you prefer. I recently have read lots of horrible news of how the cargo staffs treat the pets, and Im worried, especially this is gonna be…</p>
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<p>I am planning to go to Hong Kong next few months and planning to stay there for a month or two. However, I am not comfortable the idea that my 5 months old corgi stays in the states while Im out of the states. So I am planning to bring him with me. I wondered if anyone has flown with a corgi overseas. If so, what airline would you prefer. I recently have read lots of horrible news of how the cargo staffs treat the pets, and Im worried, especially this is gonna be an international flight. </p> Soft-Sided Crate Recommendations?tag:mycorgi.com,2012-04-20:1150197:Topic:15123572012-04-20T17:55:09.031ZBeca and Mishkahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebecaGolden
<p>Mishka and I are trying out a real agility class (as opposed to the 14 weeks of agility-for-fun classes we did a while back, and boy is it different!). This week we're working at the club's outdoor location, so the instructor has asked us to bring our own crates. Fortunately, the dog trailer for my bike can fold down and be used as a travel crate, so we're good for this weekend.</p>
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<p>Looking ahead, though, if we were to continue in agility, I think it would be a good investment…</p>
<p>Mishka and I are trying out a real agility class (as opposed to the 14 weeks of agility-for-fun classes we did a while back, and boy is it different!). This week we're working at the club's outdoor location, so the instructor has asked us to bring our own crates. Fortunately, the dog trailer for my bike can fold down and be used as a travel crate, so we're good for this weekend.</p>
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<p>Looking ahead, though, if we were to continue in agility, I think it would be a good investment to get a separate soft-sided crate that is easier to move than the bike trailer behemoth.</p>
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<p>Mishka is pretty average-sized for a corgi (hasn't budged from 29lbs in the last 6 months and he's almost 2 now), not a chewer, and would only be staying in the crate for short periods during class, and potentially longer periods outside at trials, if we get that far.</p>
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<p>What do you folks use? </p>
<p>Do you prefer a light-colored crate or a darker one for outdoor trials (we are in sunny sunny CA).</p>
<p>Is a side door valuable in addition to a front door?</p>
<p>Should I get a pop-out shiny shade as well (like for a car windshield)?</p>
<p>Do any of you use those cooling gel mats?</p>
<p>What is your go-to outdoor corgi-containment system?</p>
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<p>I've found a number of possibilities on Amazon, etc. with a range of prices and ratings, but as Mishka is my first dog, and this is my first time sorting containment logistics for weekly use, I'd really appreciate suggestions!</p>
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<p>Below is the bike behemoth:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3036621415?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3036621415?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-full"/></a></p> Road Trip tips?tag:mycorgi.com,2010-08-11:1150197:Topic:7255572010-08-11T02:05:21.196ZJeni Martinhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JeniMartin
Hi guys!<div>So, we are going on our first road trip with our little Kirbs this fall! My husband's parents have an 8 year old corgi, we are so excited to see them meet! </div>
<div>It'll be about a 14 hour drive one way. Any tips on what we should or shouldn't do on the drive? Thanks!</div>
Hi guys!<div>So, we are going on our first road trip with our little Kirbs this fall! My husband's parents have an 8 year old corgi, we are so excited to see them meet! </div>
<div>It'll be about a 14 hour drive one way. Any tips on what we should or shouldn't do on the drive? Thanks!</div> Flying with Corgistag:mycorgi.com,2010-02-26:1150197:Topic:6220092010-02-26T16:04:11.681ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<div><b>Orlando - Toronto</b></div>
<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">September, 2009</span></b></div>
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<div>Every airline have different rules on pets, if your corgis are small enough (pups), you can fly your dogs in the cabin with you in a sherpa bag. Since my corgis are both full grown and I was traveling alone, it was not an…</div>
<div><b>Orlando - Toronto</b></div>
<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">September, 2009</span></b></div>
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<div>Every airline have different rules on pets, if your corgis are small enough (pups), you can fly your dogs in the cabin with you in a sherpa bag. Since my corgis are both full grown and I was traveling alone, it was not an option. </div>
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<div>We called several airlines to compare traveling policy and flight cost, in the end we picked Air Canada because it was a direct flight and it was early in the morning. (cooler) </div>
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<div>We spent 2 days comparing crates in different places, in the end we purchased 2 Petmate - Vari Kennel Ultra Fashion crates (Large <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px;">36″ x 25″ x 27″</span>) from Petsmart.</div>
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<div><div>We picked this crate because of a few things:</div>
<div>1. Airline rule: Only 1 corgis in 1 crate, so we bought 2.</div>
<div>2. It was made with a tougher higher grade plastic.</div>
<div>3. It had metal screws all around the crate to reinforce the crate, others only had plastic snap on fasterners</div>
<div>4. Airline require 3 wire vents around the crate.</div>
<div>5. Airline require dog to turn around inside the crate comfortably, since our corgis have long body, we had to buy larger crate.</div>
<div>6. single handle on top, only one hand required to lift instead of 2 hands.</div>
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<div>We bought 2 crates for $120 </div>
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<div><b>10 days before flight</b></div>
<div>I started reinforcing the dogs to eat and sleep in the new crate, the new crate is darker than our wire mesh ones, so I place the crate in common areas where they can always see me, slowly increase their in crate time and always associate yummy food with the crate. A few days later, they felt comfortable to venture into their new crate without treats.</div>
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<div><b>Health Cert & Rabies Cert</b></div>
<div>If you're flying within the US, there is no need for a health cert, you may want to take your rabies cert with you if you plan to visit a kennel or a local dog park. Since we were traveling to Canada, we had to get a 10 day old health cert from the vet, it is a document dated, signed by your vet with state seal, you present this document to the immigration officer when you go through customs.</div>
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<div><b>Travel morning</b></div>
<div>I walked them for the last time, potty break, no breakfast, only some water. Put them in their crates with my old T-shirts.</div>
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<div>Here's the world's first undercover video shot inside a dog crate. </div>
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<div>The hatch video was pitch black and noisy. The ipod battery did not last long enough for landing (2 hr flight). </div>
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<div>Canadian custom was a breeze, after I claimed my own baggage, I had to go to a special area to claim the dogs, it's usually the place where you claim your surf board, golf clubs...etc. So there they were, Vienna was happy, Mocha was a little nervous.</div>
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<div>We proceed to the animal customs, I present the agent the health certs, all the agents circled our crates to play the with dogs through the wire door. a few minutes later and we were done.</div>
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<div>Traveling with 2 dog crates and your own baggage is not easy, I had to use one hand to steer the cart with two dog crates, the other hand wheeling my suitcase. The crates barely fit the airport cart, it was impossible to put my suitcase on top or bottom.</div>
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<div>After I exit the gate, Silvia (my wife) was there to greet us, the dogs were very excited to see her. while we were walking to the Toronto airport parking garage, Mocha couldn't hold any longer, he pooped his pants. My shirt was sacrificed but I still have my ipod.</div>
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<div><b>Looking back</b></div>
<div>1. I should have lined the crate with puppy training mat with double sided tape for absorbency. </div>
<div>2. Always keep paper towel in the car, some wet disinfectant wipe is good.</div>
<div>3. TSA agents NEVER saw the ipod, they put the crate on a table to inspect, but never duck down to see an ipod taped inside a dog crate.</div>
<div>4. The baggage people were quite gentle in handling the animals, not so much your baggage. They actually took time to strap down the crates to make sure they were secure.</div>
<div>5. TSA agent recommend zip ties, so that your animals will not bust out the crate.</div>
<div>6. I found it very funny that the airline asked me what my dogs eat, I thought they were gonna give them a free meal, turns out they want to make sure if they were lost, there's feeding instructions.</div>
<div>7. I can probably get on freecycle.org or cragslist to find dog crates, but may be not the construction the airline required.</div>
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<div><b>Special THANKS</b></div>
<div>John - my best friend who drove me & the dogs to the airport at 4AM.</div>
<div>GLAD - for making awesome zip lock bags that is waterproof but not sound proof. </div>
<div>Duck tape - for your unlimited creative useage. </div>
<div>Apple - for making a thin, lightweight, affordable video recorder.</div>
<div>TSA - for not discovering my ipod and confiscate it.</div>
<div>Ground baggage people - for handling my dogs with care and not stealing my ipod.</div>
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Hey North Carolina corgi lovers! We're planning a road trip soon to the Raleigh area and we're thinking of bringing Stanley along. Anyone have any recommendations for dog friendly activities or resaturants in the area?
Hey North Carolina corgi lovers! We're planning a road trip soon to the Raleigh area and we're thinking of bringing Stanley along. Anyone have any recommendations for dog friendly activities or resaturants in the area? Traveling through Canada with Ella, What do I need???tag:mycorgi.com,2009-11-21:1150197:Topic:5625952009-11-21T02:41:40.985ZHeather and Ellahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Heather877
Hi everyone,<br />
Over the holidays, we will be traveling through Canada to get from Michigan to Massachusetts. This will save several hours of travel time, if we go this way instead of staying in the US.<br />
What paperwork (etc) will we need to take Ella through both Canadian and US customs???<br />
Husband, son, and I all have passports so we are good; but we've never traveled anywhere with Ella.
Hi everyone,<br />
Over the holidays, we will be traveling through Canada to get from Michigan to Massachusetts. This will save several hours of travel time, if we go this way instead of staying in the US.<br />
What paperwork (etc) will we need to take Ella through both Canadian and US customs???<br />
Husband, son, and I all have passports so we are good; but we've never traveled anywhere with Ella. Help, need tips on Long Car Triptag:mycorgi.com,2009-07-20:1150197:Topic:4764232009-07-20T14:27:55.222ZCorgibyassociationhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Corgibyassociation
We may be going on a really long car trip starting from Georgia heading towards New Mexico and Arizona to visit Boyfriend's parents. We will be taking my car (Honda Civic 07) and I'm at a loss of what I need to consider and need to purchase prior to the trip for my dogs (Freya, the corgi and Cloud the Weim).<br />
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Obviously, travel crates of any kind are out of the question as my seat may barely hold one--if that. Do I need to travel with vet documents? What kind of restraints should I try and find?…
We may be going on a really long car trip starting from Georgia heading towards New Mexico and Arizona to visit Boyfriend's parents. We will be taking my car (Honda Civic 07) and I'm at a loss of what I need to consider and need to purchase prior to the trip for my dogs (Freya, the corgi and Cloud the Weim).<br />
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Obviously, travel crates of any kind are out of the question as my seat may barely hold one--if that. Do I need to travel with vet documents? What kind of restraints should I try and find? What's the pros and cons to restraints? Are there brands that aren't corgi friendly?<br />
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Any help would be great. We will be heading out towards Late August or September time period as I believe I'll accumulate 40 hours of vacation buy that point. Their crates will be coming with us for whatever hotels (if we stop for one) and for the houses we will be staying at (as both parents have Weims and not sure how they would react to our dogs anyway.) Traveling Tips?tag:mycorgi.com,2009-05-22:1150197:Topic:4268672009-05-22T13:40:49.882ZCorgibyassociationhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Corgibyassociation
Hi, my boyfriend and I and our two dogs are going on a trip and I was looking for tips on what I need to pack for them (outside of the standard food and food bowls and towels for them.) We are going to the beach to introduce Freya to a bigger world. It's going to be about a 4 hour trip. Any tips or advice would be great! Thank you!
Hi, my boyfriend and I and our two dogs are going on a trip and I was looking for tips on what I need to pack for them (outside of the standard food and food bowls and towels for them.) We are going to the beach to introduce Freya to a bigger world. It's going to be about a 4 hour trip. Any tips or advice would be great! Thank you! Traveltag:mycorgi.com,2008-06-27:1150197:Topic:1342442008-06-27T16:34:16.101ZSuzannehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Suzanne
I would like to know if and how any of you travel with your dog. I would really like information about flying. My family wants to drag me to Florida, but I don't want to leave Henry behind for a week.<br />
Is it possible to fly with him? NOT as cargo!
I would like to know if and how any of you travel with your dog. I would really like information about flying. My family wants to drag me to Florida, but I don't want to leave Henry behind for a week.<br />
Is it possible to fly with him? NOT as cargo!