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06-01-2017, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Ellsworth, ME
Posts: 842
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Originally Posted by terrye
Lots of people do. It's good advice to get a set of canine earmuffs first.
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Delta our lab full name "Delta Oscar Golf" loves to fly

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06-01-2017, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Independence, OR
Posts: 228
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Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002
Humans have exposed themselves to high noise that caused hearing loss (because they didn't know any better), and never felt like they needed to complain either.
As labs age, their hearing is usually the first thing to go. I think it is worth protecting even if they don't know any better either.
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Well said Scott!
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06-01-2017, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: neustadt ontario
Posts: 118
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It's not a good idea to take a dog flying. Better let some one else do it, because when asked about the landing they are brutally honest.
"Ruff" "Ruff Ruff"
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06-01-2017, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: NJ
Posts: 16
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My dog is a 60-pound Golden Retriever. It will be memorable if I take him on such an adventurous trip.
Aside from earmuffs, I suppose I need to get him a harness for his safety, right?
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06-01-2017, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 6,797
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Originally Posted by Bavafa
We have got the ear muff but it does not stay on, it was a waste of $ for us.
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You need a bit more discipline. On one of our early flights 'Champ' pulled his Muttmuffs off before we even got in the airplane. I immediately took him back to the hangar and left him there. Dogs are pack animals, they want to be with you. Ever since, when I pull the plane out, Champ sits in the hangar staring at the Muttmuffs. Once they're on, he trots out to the plane. He usually just sleeps in the back seat.
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06-02-2017, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ramona, CA
Posts: 2,370
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easy solution
Adopt a deaf dog!
Our little mutt was born completely deaf and has no issues flying. He is also the easiest dog to take on a walk, since he is totally oblivious to other barking dogs and loud cars/motorcycles.

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06-02-2017, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002
Humans have exposed themselves to high noise that caused hearing loss (because they didn't know any better), and never felt like they needed to complain either.
As labs age, their hearing is usually the first thing to go. I think it is worth protecting even if they don't know any better either.
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Glad to see realism and compassion. Sorry to be a downer, but dogs' hearing is a lot more acute and sensitive than humans' hearing, so what sounds loud to humans will be even louder to dogs. Hunting dogs exposed to shooting regularly go deaf. How long would you expect your own hearing to last if you fly without hearing protection? Or with non-noise-canceling headsets that can't even make a seal? Why do people convince themselves that just because their faithful friend doesn't know any better or makes the best of things there's no problem?
I love dogs and dog lovers, and obviously those posting about bringing their best friends with them are dog lovers. I also greatly admire those who rescue dogs with their planes. But I am just sorry to think of the poor dogs being condemned to deafness in their middle/old ages because of high noise exposure. RVs are loud (as are other aircraft) and they damage hearing without protection (and probably to some extent even with protection). The vet's advice to insert foam earplugs sounds like the best so far, along with ear muffs.
Last edited by precession : 06-02-2017 at 05:43 PM.
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06-04-2017, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: NJ
Posts: 16
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Do your dogs move around much while on the plane? That's also one of my concerns.
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06-04-2017, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 22
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Originally Posted by Ms.Welch
Do your dogs move around much while on the plane? That's also one of my concerns.
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My border collies do not. They lay down and go to sleep. Occasionally they'll look out the window on take off and landing, but that's rare. This is in a 4-place non-RV with the rear seat removed, not sure how they'd do in the front.
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06-05-2017, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: NJ
Posts: 16
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CamTom12, I think I need to purchase a seat or a dog harness for my dog to be secure whenever we travel. I was thinking of purchasing the same dog harnesses that I saw online. Well, they are primarily for car use, but I think it can also be used on a plane to keep dog firmly fastened. Any thoughts about this? Would it be a wise purchase at all?
Last edited by Ms.Welch : 06-05-2017 at 07:47 PM.
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