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How to prepare my untrained emotional support dog for air travel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 32 lbs

My dog Charlotte is going to be my Emotinal Support Dog for our first time. She is 50%beagle37Boston Terr and 13% standard bull dog. I am so afraid for her. I just cannot put her in the cargo even on my meds i will have an anxiety attack knowing she is in that compartment with luggage. I need her with me . Any suggestions getting her ready . She is not a trained dog she does jump but will sit when asked does not bit and is kind. She loves everyone. I am so stressed. We leave on sept 22 .

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

Hi and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like Charlotte will be flying with you in the upcoming months. I would advise that you contact the airlines that you are flying with. Seeing that Charlotte is a service dog, you should be able to work out a plan for her to fly in the cabin with you. I understand your stress and anxiety over this but I'm sure that you can resolve this by contacting your airlines and discussing this with them. I hope you and Charlotte are able to fly together and that you have a safe trip.

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