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Train
Train travel: We all will agree to the fact that traveling by train is a cultural experience. Catching your train shouldn’t be difficult or complicated, but you should know a few details ahead of time to make your trip more comfortable. Not only do you want to get a seat on the train - the right train - you want to ride safely and securely. Tag your dog. Sometimes all the precautions in the world are no match for a clever dog bent on escaping. Before you travel, get your dog a collar and an engraved tag with plenty of contact information (and your cell phone number, so you can be reached while traveling). Travel with care. Although some small dogs can ride with their owners in the trains car, many must ride in cargo with no climate controls. Avoid doing so at all. If you must, do so during spring and fall when the temperature isn't too hot or cold.
Affix a travel label to the carrier with your name, permanent address and telephone number, final destination, and where you or a contact person can be reached as soon as the train arrives.
Make sure that your pet's nails have been clipped to protect against their hooking in the carrier's door, holes, and other crevices.
Give your pet at least a month before your flight to become familiar with the travel carrier. This will minimize his or her stress during travel.
Do not give your pet tranquilizers unless they are prescribed by your veterinarian. Make sure your veterinarian understands that the prescription is for train travel.
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