What if your dog has to pee on a flight?

Line the carrier with an absorbent “puppy potty pad” in case your dog needs to urinate or defecate during travel. Carry extra pads as well as a couple of plastic zip-lock bags, some paper towels, and a few pairs of latex gloves for any necessary cleanup and containment of a mess.



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Airport pet relief areas are special areas within airports where pets, service animals, and emotional support animals can have a toilet break before they board their flights. After all, no one wants their pet to have an accident during the flight!

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To teach your dog a potty cue, choose a word you will be comfortable saying in public, such as “hurry up” or “go potty.” Then join your dog outside and watch for signs he's about to go to the bathroom. Right before he goes, say your potty word, then reward him when he's done.

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How to Help Pets Stay Calm During a Flight
  1. Work on crate training. ...
  2. Exercise! ...
  3. Don't feed your dog too close to a flight, as this could cause an upset stomach. ...
  4. Talk to your vet if you have any additional questions or need some advice about preparing for pet travel.


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All pets should be brought to a security checkpoint in a hand-held travel carrier. Remove the pet from the carrier just prior to the beginning of the screening process. Place the empty travel carrier on the checkpoint conveyor belt so it can be X-rayed. Never place a pet in the X-ray tunnel.

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The kennel is required to have a water dish attached, but the water may splash in flight, or your dog may be too stressed to drink. Be conscious of leaving food in the crate as well. “Don't leave anything they could eat and choke on since nobody is there to help them.”

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From the lavatory, the waste travels through the plane's pipes to the rear of the plane and remains in a tank that can only be accessed from the exterior of the plane — pilots can't clear the tanks during the flight. The tank is emptied by special service trucks once the plane is safely on the ground.

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For instance, if you have a puppy 3-month-old puppy, they should be able to wait 3 hours for potty time. Adult dogs that are one year or older should be able to hold their pee in for up to 6-8 hours.

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Understanding Your Dog's Ear Anatomy This tube helps even out pressure between the outside environment and the inside of the ear. So, when the air pressure changes rapidly, such as during take-off or landing of an airplane, your dog's ears can also experience a 'popping' sensation.

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You can travel with a pet on most flights up to 12 hours or flights to / from select locations: Within the 48 contiguous United States. The U.S. and Canada* Alaska.

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