Dog Works Radio® · November 3, 2026 · 9 min

Flying Puppies in Cargo: Airline Rules, Hotels, Rental Cars & Airport Timing (Maine to Alaska)

Michele Forto breaks down the actual logistics of bringing two very different 8-week-old puppies home from New England to Alaska: Skoll (Seppala Siberian) and Durin (German Shepherd). You'll hear the non-negotiables (health certificates within 10 days, crate size rules, Alaska Airlines climate-controlled cargo at $200 each), what Enterprise actually requires for pets in crates, why online hotel "pet-friendly" listings aren't contracts, the real timeline at Boston Logan guest services, and the three habits that turned a multi-day pickup into a repeatable routine. Includes the checklist covering health certificates, crate requirements, hotel confirmation questions, and airport timing. Sponsored by Alaska Dog Works. Use code DOGWORKS for 20% off training at AlaskaDogWorks.com. Other Episodes You Will Love · How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best possible relationship with your dog. Take your dog training to the next level with our Peak Performance membership . Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.