| It is not uncommon for individuals to want to take | | | | The dog must be a good listener and follow all of |
| their pet with them, wherever they go. This is | | | | your commands. You must be sure that the dog will |
| especially true when it comes to dogs. It's not | | | | sit upon command and stay that way until you give |
| uncommon to see these canine friends sitting beside | | | | another order. |
| their owners when in a car. It's debatable whether it's | | | | You may find that you will have to use some sort of |
| the car or the owner that the dog is attracted to at | | | | ear protection because of the noise of the plane. It is |
| this time. | | | | well known that dogs are very sensitive to sound. |
| It would seem that dogs love to be on the go | | | | The sound from the engines of the plane could |
| especially if it can be with their master. When it | | | | damage their hearing. For your flight with your dog, it |
| comes to private pilots they have to have been | | | | might be a good idea to put the dog in his crate to |
| known to take their dogs on a flying trip with them. | | | | get him used to the motions of the plane. |
| It's very important though to have a good idea of | | | | Once you see that the dog has adjusted to flying |
| how the dog is going to respond when in the air. It | | | | this way then you can try giving him his freedom. |
| has to be remembered that if the dog becomes | | | | Once you go on from the crate training you may |
| frightened it can become a serious situation. | | | | want to consider using a collar and harness as well |
| Many pilots realizing this will try to give their dog | | | | for the first little while this way you still have some |
| some training before hand. There are several things | | | | safety features in place if something should spook |
| that could frighten the dog in respect to flying. The | | | | the dog you will really need to consider if your dog is |
| noise alone could be something that he doesn't like, | | | | a high strung breed, whether you really want to |
| and he may try to jump from the plane. To get the | | | | attempt to have him fly with you. This is a decision |
| dog used to this it would be wise to have the dog in | | | | that is going to be totally up to you. |
| the plane on the ground while the plane was running | | | | Most dogs will adjust quite nicely to flying if they are |
| for a period of time. The dog must be trained not to | | | | given the proper training. It is an experience that can |
| jump from the plane until you give the command. | | | | be enjoyed by man and his best friend. |