The complete dog travel bundle

Your dog deserves the window seat.

The exact paperwork, step-by-step process, and editable documents you need to fly with your dog — domestically and internationally. No guessing. No getting turned away at the gate.

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Copper sitting at Danny's feet on the plane

Copper has flown to: California  ·  Puerto Rico  ·  North Carolina  ·  Portugal — and sat at Danny's feet the whole time.

Sound familiar?

Flying with your dog is confusing by design.

Airlines don't make this easy. Policies contradict each other, the forms are buried, and nobody tells you what you actually need. Most people leave their dog home because it feels too complicated.

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Conflicting airline policies

Every airline has different rules. What works on Delta might get you turned away on United. You need to know each one.

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Too much paperwork, no guidance

There are official government forms you're required to submit. Most people have never heard of them — let alone filled them out correctly.

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International travel is a whole different world

Health certificates, USDA APHIS submissions, EU pet passports — the process exists, but no one explains it clearly.

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"Can they even ask me that?"

Airlines can ask some things about your service animal — but not everything. Most people don't know the difference. Airlines count on that.

Copper standing on a surfboard

Meet your guide

I've been flying with Copper for years. Now I'm sharing everything.

Copper is a Labrador-Beagle mix who has flown with me from JFK to Lisbon, through Puerto Rico, across California, and back. He sits at my feet. He doesn't cause a scene. He's the most well-traveled dog I know.

I've filled out every form, called every airline, found the vets who do international health certificates, and navigated USDA APHIS submissions by hand. I've been sending this information to friends for years. This guide is everything I know, organized so you can actually use it.

What's in the bundle

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Two complete editable workbooks plus the exact documents the airlines require — with guidance on what to write in every field.

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Paws on Board: Domestic

The complete domestic travel workbook. Airline policies, service animal rights, what they can and can't ask you, and how to prepare your dog for the cabin.

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Paws on Board: International

How to get a health certificate, submit it to USDA APHIS, what to do when you land, getting a rabies shot abroad, and how the EU Pet Passport works.

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U.S. DOT Air Transportation Form

The official government form airlines require for service animals — pre-explained with guidance on exactly what to write in every field.

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U.S. DOT Relief Attestation Form

The second required DOT form confirming your animal's relief plan during the flight — explained so you know exactly how to fill it out.

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Service Animal Handler Record

A professional handler record documenting your dog's training tasks and your handler information. Fillable template — keep a copy with your DOT forms when you travel.

Real documents

Not fluff. Actual paperwork.

These are official U.S. Department of Transportation forms — the same ones submitted for every flight with Copper. You'll get editable versions with clear instructions for every field.

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U.S. DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form

Covers your dog's health, vaccination status, training, and behavior in public. Required by all major U.S. airlines for service animals flying in the cabin.

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U.S. DOT Service Animal Relief Attestation Form

Documents your plan for your animal's restroom needs during the flight. Submitted alongside the main transportation form before your departure.

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Service Animal Handler Record

A professional handler record documenting your dog's trained tasks and your handler information. Fillable PDF — carry it alongside your DOT forms at the gate.

Included template
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See it for yourself

Copper in action.

Copper surfing

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Common questions

The questions I get asked every time.

Does my dog need an actual seat on the plane?
No. As a service animal, your dog travels in the cabin at your feet — not in a carrier, not in cargo. You don't pay for an extra seat, and your dog doesn't need one. The guide walks you through exactly how to communicate this at check-in so there's no confusion at the gate.
Do I have to pay a pet fee?
No. Service animals are not pets under airline policy. When properly documented, there is no pet fee. The guide covers what to do if an airline incorrectly tries to charge you one — and how to handle it without a scene.
What can the airline actually ask me?
Under the Air Carrier Access Act, airlines may ask two things: (1) Is this a service animal required because of a disability? (2) What work or task has the animal been trained to perform? They may not ask about your specific disability or require medical documentation. The guide lays this out clearly so you know where you stand.
Does my dog need to be professionally trained by a certified trainer?
There is no government registry or official certification body for service animals in the United States. What matters is that your dog is trained to perform a specific task and behaves appropriately in public. The guide explains what this means practically and how to document it with the included DOT forms and handler record.
What do you give your dog to keep him calm on the plane?
The domestic workbook includes a section on this — from natural calming options to conversations to have with your vet before the flight. Every dog is different. Copper has always been naturally relaxed once he's settled in, but the guide covers what other handlers use and what's worth asking your vet about.
How is international travel different from domestic?
Significantly. International travel requires a USDA APHIS-accredited vet to issue a health certificate, which then gets submitted to USDA APHIS for federal endorsement. Once you land in most countries, your dog will also need a local rabies vaccination. In Europe, this qualifies your dog for an EU Pet Passport. The international workbook covers every step in order.

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  • Paws on Board: Domestic Workbook (editable PDF)
  • Paws on Board: International Workbook (editable PDF)
  • U.S. DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form
  • U.S. DOT Service Animal Relief Attestation Form
  • Service Animal Handler Record (fillable template)
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