
Importance of travel crate acclimation
To ensure your pet is accustomed to being in a crate designed for airline travel, which is different from a wire training or sleeping crate, it is extremely important that you obtain the crate as far in advance of travel as possible — at least two or three weeks prior to your pet’s travel. To reduce stress during travel, it is crucial that your pet is comfortable and feels secure in its crate. This process is called “crate acclimation,” and you should seek guidance from your veterinarian or a trainer, and conduct research online for tips on how to acclimate your pet.