I'm traveling on a plane with my ESA for the first time and know that a vest helps people see the dog as a necessity. Is this or "ESA" better?
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We have found that the vest helps others (both in the industry and not) to recognize your animal as a "need" and not just a "want".
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Please keep in mind that this is a Service Dog vest and is for Service Dogs only. ESA's are NOT service dogs and to not have the same access as Service Dogs do. Remember that trying to pass a non service dog off as a service dog is a felony and punishable.
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Sisy and I have been using this vest since April 11, Sisy had no problem with the vest (she has never tried to get out of it) It is well made and displays her Certification picture ID in Plain sight on her back. I also ordered The information cards, With this vest I have only had to give out 1 card so far which solved the problem with that uninformed person. I am happy with it. Enjoy your trip and good luck. Chuck
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I love this vest - you can also get ESA cards if you think you may need them
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Unfortunately I am not familiar with the Petflect Vest, so can't compare them. We are very happy with out SafetyPup XD vest. It has not shown any signs of wear thus far.
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Hey Mario, the harness is impressive. Depending on your needs you can get diamondback tactical pouches MOLLE adaptable for either side. I separately picked up velcro and respective patches. My boy Marty is 50 lbs and is warm and extremely comfortable in the vest. He's a lab shepherd mix and tolerates the harness fine. He actually prefers it. No rubbing or friction into his skin. Like I had mentioned, pick up some pouches for either side you have about 7-9 inches to work with. Enjoy
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I do not know if it is Airline approved. It should fit under a seat. It is a little flexible as well. If you do use it for traveling, I would like to make this suggestion. There is a zipper up top, make sure it is secure with the velcro.Also, this has a shoulder strap that makes it very easy to carry. The carrier itself is very light, compared to most. Because of the Mesh, I would also suggest a blanket to cover the carrier with on an airplane. So your pet feels more secure. I do love my carrier. I have a few of them. One for each cat I have and I also keep two in my car for emergency and or cat rescue. This really is very easy to carry on the shoulder. Especially when you are lugging other stuff as well. I do not know if it is Airline approved. It should fit under a seat. It is a little flexible as well. If you do use it for traveling, I would like to make this suggestion. There is a zipper up top, make sure it is secure with the velcro.Also, this has a shoulder strap that makes it very easy to carry. The carrier itself is very light, compared to most. Because of the Mesh, I would also suggest a blanket to cover the carrier with on an airplane. So your pet feels more secure. I do love my carrier. I have a few of them. One for each cat I have and I also keep two in my car for emergency... » Read More I do not know if it is Airline approved. It should fit under a seat. It is a little flexible as well. If you do use it for traveling, I would like to make this suggestion. There is a zipper up top, make sure it is secure with the velcro.Also, this has a shoulder strap that makes it very easy to carry. The carrier itself is very light, compared to most. Because of the Mesh, I would also suggest a blanket to cover the carrier with on an airplane. So your pet feels more secure. I do love my carrier. I have a few of them. One for each cat I have and I also keep two in my car for emergency and or cat rescue. This really is very easy to carry on the shoulder. Especially when you are lugging other stuff as well. « Show Less
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I fly Lufthansa and they said the dog had to be able to stand. Actually when you get their to Check in they are concerned with weight and that the dog appears comfortable. Sit with head down and forward or standing likewise is not a problem.
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It is sturdy - but it can also be broken down in a matter of minutes. I am assuming that the airlines would be civil with your pet - making it something that they would most likely accept.
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It was recommended to us to order based on the length of the dog (from withers to dock of tail). We thought our dogs would be very hard to fit this way because they both have very unique body shapes, but it worked out very well. Like the other answer said, I would recommend using the harness under the jacket rather than over it. If you put a harness over any kind of clothing, it can cause the fabric to bunch up and irritate the skin.
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The carrier easily is strapped with a seat belt, even a shoulder strap seat belt. I there is also a tether strap inside the carrier to secure your dog. This has been great for our dachshund who is not a good car rider.
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I walk dogs at out shelter. This is my favorite control harness, much better than the Freedom harness. For the headstrong lab, consider a head halter...Gentle Leader...make it a requirement for each walk so the dog gets excited to wear it. There is some adaptation needed with the Gentle Leader, but it is worth it.
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The vest is not intended for airplane travel but I did use the vest for my 2 year 9 month old daughter last summer, it fit ok but I would have been less comfortable if she were any smaller than she was. She isn't the tallest so if your son is on the taller end of the chart he should be ok.
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Unfortunately no. I still need to carry my bag. I can say that the convenience of this vest is outstanding. One can hike, stoop, bend over, etc w/o the swaying and potential camera damage if using a conventional strap. I love it !! Frank
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This vest is more about mounting accessories and hand-helping the Dog when required. The only lead attachment that makes any sense is at the back of the harness as attaching to the front assist handle was a dismal failure. Yes, you may need a collar as well. This is not a good harness for that purpose. It is however VERY well made and if you take your Dog on technical terrain where human assistance is necessary, then this is the best I've seen. The Dean and Tyler harnesses are great for leads
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I would measure you pet and add a few inches to make sure your pet will be comfortable. One thing to consider is that the carrier is designed with a lot of mesh so that you have easy access to your pet and can see your pet. While some pets prefer this, some may be sensitive to all the noise and strange things going on around them. Travel can be very stressful for a lot of animals so if your pet is sensitive, it may be better to get a carrier that provides more privacy so your pet doesn't get "sensory overload".
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The pet carrier is quite big. but it is super safe and great for our pug. However she rides in it attached to the seat and the oposit side of our luggage rack . She rides on my husbands streetglide so with the saddle bags it doesn't seem like it's so big .It definitely would have to go on the seat and the backrest as the secure spot on my softail because my rack is very small.
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Someone else mentioned that United would not take it for transporting a pet in the baggage area due to the top door. So I would suspect is it NOT approved for airline travel. Probably need one with a solid top for that. However, transporting a pet in the cargo hold on an airplane is risky for your pet anyway. Check with the SPSCC and other similar agencies for their views on this issue. I would probably leave my dog home rather than risk an incident with her on the plane. If I had to take her with me then I would get a small, soft sided carrier and fly with an airline that allowed her to travel with me in the passenger area. Not an option for larger dogs as I understand this issue. Someone else mentioned that United would not take it for transporting a pet in the baggage area due to the top door. So I would suspect is it NOT approved for airline travel. Probably need one with a solid top for that. However, transporting a pet in the cargo hold on an airplane is risky for your pet anyway. Check with the SPSCC and other similar agencies for their views on this issue. I would probably leave my dog home rather than risk an incident with her on the plane. If I had to take her with me then I would get a small, soft sided carrier and fly with an airline that allowed her to... » Read More Someone else mentioned that United would not take it for transporting a pet in the baggage area due to the top door. So I would suspect is it NOT approved for airline travel. Probably need one with a solid top for that. However, transporting a pet in the cargo hold on an airplane is risky for your pet anyway. Check with the SPSCC and other similar agencies for their views on this issue. I would probably leave my dog home rather than risk an incident with her on the plane. If I had to take her with me then I would get a small, soft sided carrier and fly with an airline that allowed her to travel with me in the passenger area. Not an option for larger dogs as I understand this issue. « Show Less
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Marilynoz, I am sure that this carrying case will work just fine for you. The case is soft, but both ends of the case are semi-firm. Just enough so that the case retains it shape, but flexible enough that you can collapse the ends down to fit under seat in front you. My two Shih Tzus did well, on their first flight. An international 6.5 hour flight, not including the long wait at the airport needed for international hops. My dogs are 8 and 9lbs and I opted for a separate carry bag for both of them. But your kitties might be able to tolerate one anthers company in the same carry case on a less lengthy journey. Happy Travels!!
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Hi, this is a lightweight but well made carrier, I do not use it to carry my yorkie, but leave ir belted in to keep her restrained when I am driving in my car. If you are using it to carry your pet, I think a Sherpa brand airline bag may be a better bet, they are lightweight, and have a handle and a shoulder strap. I am very pleased with this purchase.