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Wednesday, I made an announcement on our Facebook Page that I had just found out that Gretel would be flying to Knoxville, Tenn. with me on October 1st (thanks to everyone who gave me great advice for flying with a dog).
I have never flown with a dog in cabin before (or at all) and Gretel has never been on an airplane. I never brought either of the dogs with me to a conference that wasn’t within driving distance.
I didn’t want their/our first airplane experience to be several hours long. I though that I would try an hour flight to Portland, Ore. first to test a flight out. That never happened.
So, why are Gretel and I flying to Knoxville? I’ve been keeping a secret from you since the BlogPaws conference in May. I was invited by PetSafe® to their Paw Print Blogger Summit.
The Paw Print Blogger Summit is a special, invite only event. Only a dozen pet bloggers were invited (and there are thousands out there). It’s a really big deal for me. Being invited means that a pet brand respects my writing and acknowledges the influence I have in the pet community. It means they want to give ME a behind-the-scenes look at their company.
With less than two weeks until the flight, I had to give myself a crash course in flying with a dog in cabin. I researched the airline requirements, the size limitations on the pet carrier, which pet carrier to get, and what I need to carry onto the flight with me to make Gretel’s experience (and mine) and pleasant as possible.
I’ll be sharing about all of those things over the next few weeks so keep an eye out.
Sadie says
Wow, congratulations! Can’t wait to hear about the experience. Have a great time!
-Sadie
Kizzie Jones says
Congrats big time! Thrilled for you n well deserved! Will eagerly watch for your updates! Be sure n remember the little people left behind…! 🙂
Donna says
I can’t wait to hear all about yours and Gretel’s trip to Knoxville.
Donna says
And Congrats!!! Forgot about that.
Anna the GSD says
Whoa! Gretel will be just like Snoopy flying in an airplane! Can’t wait to hear about that. And congrats on the conference!
Mary says
Woo Hoo Congrats. I hope you have a wonderful time and Gretel does great.
Beth says
WOW! What an opportunity for both of you. I’m anxious to hear all about it. I’ve been on planes before with dogs traveling with their humans; they never had a problem and everyone had fun!
Mumsy's Little Chancy Man says
Congratulations!! We hope all goes well with the flight and you and Greta have a wonderful time! We will be looking forward to hearing about it. Hugs and nose kisses
Jen Gabbard says
Congrats! I hope you and Greta have a wonderful time. It’s sad to say but I think I might be more worried about myself on a flight than my dog.. Of course she would be on my mind as well.
MyDogLikes says
What a cool opportunity and congratulations on being chosen! We have never flown with a dog and have always been nervous about it. Then again our big boys could never come with us in the cabin 🙁
I will be anxious to hear how it all goes for you and Gretel!
Dolly the Doxie says
How exciting Gretel I am so jealous! I am too big to fly in the cabin so you are lucky. We can’t believe that you’ve never flown with a dog before! Just a hunch, maybe a motion sickness med or something to make her sleepy. Love Dolly