sooner
Posted : 5/2/2006 4:13:32 PM
Okay, if she doesn't stress out in the crate than I'd vote for flying her simply because it's the shortest trip. Try for a late night or early morning flight, direct if you can get it. She may be scared but there are some natural things such as Rescue Remedy that can be given to her before the flight to help her relax.
The majority of animal incidents in shipping are escapes so be sure the crate door is secured AND zip-tied. The can fill the crate cup with water and freeze so that it will thaw during the flight. Also a crate pad of some sort of absorbent material is helpful in case the pup can't hold it. Also have the pup vet-checked before the flight for heart issues, etc.
Hopefully some of the people that ship dogs relatively regularly will be along with more advice! Good luck!