2 Responses

1. smsalterego

   August 28th, 2010 at 1:05 am

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   You need to do some *serious* work before Sunday.

   First, start giving the dog treats in the carrier. I’d work on this several times a day. Put him in the carrier, give him a treat. Immediately take him out. Progress to putting him in the carrier, zipping it shut, and giving him a treat. Be sure to give him the treat when he’s *in* the carrier — not when you take him out.

   Increase the time he’s left in there. He does *not* get a treat when he cries. Only when he’s quiet.

   On the flight, prepare a KONG with peanut butter in it (good luck getting this through security, but they might let it go) for him to work on. Tell them it’s necessary for medical purposes or something.

   No offense, but if I was on a flight with a screaming puppy for two hours I’d be wanting to kill both you and the puppy! It is *not* fair or considerate to your fellow passengers to subject them to your bratty puppy.

2. ModernUrbanite

   August 28th, 2010 at 1:05 am

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   a favorite toy may bring some comfort and some treats.

   good luck