{"podcast":{"title":"Pure Dog Talk","slug":"pure-dog-talk-808961","podcast_index_feed_id":808961,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/puredogtalk/","website_url":"https://puredogtalk.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a704ac25-bd82-4d66-a7e5-d62a61fa1675/itunes1800_a.png","author":"Laura Reeves","episode_count":200,"summary":"Pure Dog Talk is the VOICE of Purebred Dogs. We talk to the legends of the sports and give you tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog. From dog shows to preservation breeding, from competitive obedience to field work, from agility to therapy dogs and all the fun in between; your passion is our purpose. Pure Dog Talk supports the American Kennel Club, our Parent, Specialty and All-Breed Clubs, Dog Sports, Therapy, Service and Preservation of our Canine Companions.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:21:16.838381+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961"},"episode":{"title":"738 — Wheels Off, AirTags On: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Flying Your Dog","slug":"738-wheels-off-airtags-on-the-ultimate-survival-guide-to-flying-your-dog","published_at":"2026-05-11T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961/738-wheels-off-airtags-on-the-ultimate-survival-guide-to-flying-your-dog","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961","url":"https://puredogtalk.captivate.fm/episode/738-wheels-off-airtags-on-the-ultimate-survival-guide-to-flying-your-dog","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7d799839-11d5-477c-b127-1b808ae83c6c.mp3","summary":"Wheels Off, AirTags On: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Flying Your Dog Host Laura Reeves gets the ultimate intel from Alicia Morrison Jones—an Afghan Hound breeder who clocked roughly 200,000 miles flying her own dog before going behind the counter as an Alaska Airlines employee. Ditch the travel anxiety with this ultimate survival guide to flying your dog, featuring insider secrets on crate hacks, cargo hold myths and the non-negotiable rules you need to know before takeoff. The Truth About the Cargo Hold: Stop panicking about the baggage hold. It is fully pressurized and temperature-regulated, often running about 10 degrees cooler than the passenger cabin. Your dog gets their own isolated, strapped-in section away from the regular luggage and they usually have more room down there than you do in economy. Crate Survival Rules & Fees: Be prepared to pay the new pet fee of $200 each way . Ditch the collapsible crates: Alaska Airlines no longer accepts them. You must use a solid, stationary crate. Know your aircraft limits: The absolute maximum crate height for a 737 is 30 inches. Wheels Off: Crates can no longer have wheels attached. Take them off and label them with your name and phone number. The Ultimate Travel Hacks: AirTag Everything: Strap an Apple AirTag to your dog's collar or secure it to their crate for instant tracking and peace of mind. The Zip-Tie Hack: Secure your water buckets to the crate door with zip-ties so the clips don't break off during heavy turbulence. The 10/30 Health Certificate Rule: Your vet health certificate must be dated within 10 days of your initial departing flight, which then covers a 30-day travel window for your return trip. Absorbent Material is Mandatory: Don't get left behind for a biohazard issue. Pad the bottom of your crate…","meta_description":"Wheels Off, AirTags On: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Flying Your Dog Host Laura Reeves gets the ultimate intel from Alicia Morrison Jones—an Afghan Houn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2756,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pure-dog-talk-808961/episodes/738-wheels-off-airtags-on-the-ultimate-survival-guide-to-flying-your-dog/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pure-dog-talk-808961/738-wheels-off-airtags-on-the-ultimate-survival-guide-to-flying-your-dog.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}