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Zeeva · 03-19-2013, 08:25 PM

I I've a few unrelated questions so I'm going to just lump them together and hope for some responses...

Zeeva can get out of her crate. We are planning in case we move to air transport the dogs and I've this nightmare of her getting hurt, stressed or dying en rout. She isn't good in cars either. Last time she kept jumping on my steering wheel...has anyone transported a nervy dog via plane before? Are tranquilizer a or Benadryl a good option (will also consult my vet regarding this). I read this horror story of a turbulent flight and the dog dying en rout from stress...I see that as Zeeva future and I dunno what's better a four day trip of stress in a car or a 4 hour flight in a plane?

Zeeva and I play fetch and tug with the same toy. Is this ok? She is good at 'drop it' with her tug/fetch toy but I can't get her to drop treats. I don't think she'd drop a small dog if we were ever in that situation. How can I solidify her drop it?

What times do you feed your dogs? I feed between 7 and 9am and then again between 6 and 7. But I've to let them out for a potty break at 4 or 5 and yes wondering if feeding them earlier is a good option? So they can go potty before bed. But then their night time gap for food gets long and Zeeva gets destructive...any suggestions?

Thanks guys! Always c:

03-19-2013, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zeeva Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,264	A few questions I I've a few unrelated questions so I'm going to just lump them together and hope for some responses... Zeeva can get out of her crate. We are planning in case we move to air transport the dogs and I've this nightmare of her getting hurt, stressed or dying en rout. She isn't good in cars either. Last time she kept jumping on my steering wheel...has anyone transported a nervy dog via plane before? Are tranquilizer a or Benadryl a good option (will also consult my vet regarding this). I read this horror story of a turbulent flight and the dog dying en rout from stress...I see that as Zeeva future and I dunno what's better a four day trip of stress in a car or a 4 hour flight in a plane? Zeeva and I play fetch and tug with the same toy. Is this ok? She is good at 'drop it' with her tug/fetch toy but I can't get her to drop treats. I don't think she'd drop a small dog if we were ever in that situation. How can I solidify her drop it? What times do you feed your dogs? I feed between 7 and 9am and then again between 6 and 7. But I've to let them out for a potty break at 4 or 5 and yes wondering if feeding them earlier is a good option? So they can go potty before bed. But then their night time gap for food gets long and Zeeva gets destructive...any suggestions? Thanks guys! Always c: __________________ A dog's smile is on his butt! c: