From the Heart Dog Training

09/22/2025

Crate training would save everyone!

09/22/2025

09/21/2025

Please remember this…if I cut you off, chances are very, very good you handed me the scissors!

09/20/2025

Italy gave dogs the green light to board regular flights.

Italy’s civil aviation authority approved new rules that let medium and even large dogs travel in the airplane cabin with their people.

It’s a huge change. For years, most bigger dogs had to ride in the cargo hold. Now, when an airline opts in and safety rules are met, they can stay in the cabin.

There are guardrails. Dogs must be in an approved carrier that can be secured to the seat or placed without blocking aisles or exits. Airlines can cap the number of pets on each flight and set their own extra conditions. Seats can sell out fast.

First flights with large dogs in the cabin are already rolling out in Italy. More airlines are expected to follow as they update procedures and cabins.

Why this matters is simple. Cabin travel cuts heat and cold risks, keeps families together, and lowers stress for animals and owners. It’s kinder and more transparent than sending a pet below deck.

If you plan to fly, check your airline’s policy, book early, and make sure your carrier and paperwork match the rules. Practice calm crate time before you go. A little prep goes a long way.

For a lot of dogs, “no more cargo hold” can finally be true.

09/17/2025

09/17/2025

Fostering saves lives! You could foster just one animal/litter a year, and it will still make an impact.

Www.ourneighborhoodpetproject.org

09/14/2025

Who said food doesn’t work????