Make travel/transport/hotel reservations ahead of time to notify of your intent to travel with an assistance dog.
Know airline regulations, call ahead to confirm disability accommodations.
Print a copy of your airline’s pet policy.
Contact TSA Cares ( 855-787-2227) to help get you through the airport and to your gate- TSA recommends calling three days prior to your flight to ensure they have proper staffing so someone can assist you.
Get directions to pet relief areas in airports where you have layovers.
Ask hotel about mini-fridge if bringing medications.
Get health certificate from vet, if needed, within 10 days of travel.
Confirm that your copy of your dog’s shot record is current.
Ensure sufficient supply of supplements/medications for you and your dog.
Identify good local vet and emergency vet.
Get a temporary ID tag with local address and phone number.
Carry-on Items
2+ meal’s worth of food
A collapsible water bowl
A water bottle (must be empty and filled once past security)
Waste bags
Extra-good treats in your training pouch
Health certificate (if needed) and a current copy of shot record
Prescription medications (if needed)
Current picture of your dog
Emergency care info for you and your SD
Packing List
Extra equipment (leash, collar, walking harness if needed)
Car harness and seat belt for road trips
Food (+2 extra meals), treats, toys, bones/chews
Go mat
Flashlight, clip-on light for nighttime walks
Clean up supplies: Extra Zip-locs/grocery plastic bags (for bigger messes/ used paper towels), travel-sized bottle of cleaning solution, paper towels
Lint roller
Grooming supplies: comb, small scissors, ear wash/cotton balls, nail clippers, unscented wipes
First aid kit
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Travel Checklists
Before You Go
Make travel/transport/hotel reservations ahead of time to notify of your intent to travel with an assistance dog.
Know airline regulations, call ahead to confirm disability accommodations.
Print a copy of your airline’s pet policy.
Contact TSA Cares ( 855-787-2227) to help get you through the airport and to your gate- TSA recommends calling three days prior to your flight to ensure they have proper staffing so someone can assist you.
Get directions to pet relief areas in airports where you have layovers.
Ask hotel about mini-fridge if bringing medications.
Get health certificate from vet, if needed, within 10 days of travel.
Confirm that your copy of your dog’s shot record is current.
Ensure sufficient supply of supplements/medications for you and your dog.
Identify good local vet and emergency vet.
Get a temporary ID tag with local address and phone number.
Carry-on Items
2+ meal’s worth of food
A collapsible water bowl
A water bottle (must be empty and filled once past security)
Waste bags
Extra-good treats in your training pouch
Health certificate (if needed) and a current copy of shot record
Prescription medications (if needed)
Current picture of your dog
Emergency care info for you and your SD
Packing List
Extra equipment (leash, collar, walking harness if needed)
Car harness and seat belt for road trips
Food (+2 extra meals), treats, toys, bones/chews
Go mat
Flashlight, clip-on light for nighttime walks
Clean up supplies: Extra Zip-locs/grocery plastic bags (for bigger messes/ used paper towels), travel-sized bottle of cleaning solution, paper towels
Lint roller
Grooming supplies: comb, small scissors, ear wash/cotton balls, nail clippers, unscented wipes
First aid kit
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