In this episode of When Pets Fly, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant introduce Beth Sherry Holmes Miller from Wagtown, discussing her background and the organization's initiatives. They revisit last week's emergency preparedness session, focusing on natural disaster readiness for pet parents. Beth shares insights into fostering service dogs, educating children on dog safety, and the economic impact of dog-friendly environments. The conversation covers dog behavior changes, emergency accommodations, and dog park safety. They explore the origins of dog parks, regional differences, and Wagtown's international efforts. The episode wraps up with a look at cat-friendly communities and a preview of upcoming guests.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome to When Pets Fly

(0:14) July's special episodes and past guest recap

(2:14) Beth Sherry Holmes Miller's introduction and Wagtown overview

(4:02) Last week's emergency preparedness session recap

(7:20) Natural disasters: Preparedness for pet parents

(9:55) Beth Miller's background, biography, and Wagtown's initiatives

(17:01) Fostering service dogs and children's dog safety education

(27:26) Dog behavior changes and emergency pet-friendly accommodations

(34:17) Dog friendliness impact on economy and dog park safety

(45:38) Collaborative efforts for dog-friendly community resources

(49:06) Origins of the first dog park and simplifying community change

(51:41) Regional differences and ecosystem development for dog parks

(56:01) Wagtown's international initiatives and Tucker's curriculum story

(1:00:08) Empowering communities with educational tools

(1:06:56) Trend of cat-friendly communities and upcoming guests

(1:10:27) Closing remarks and goodbyes

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant are joined by Rochelle Watkins Rogers to discuss disaster preparedness for both domestic and zoo animals. Rochelle shares her expertise in animal transport, setting the stage for a deep dive into emergency planning. Dr. Bryant reflects on her Hurricane Katrina experience, emphasizing the importance of preparation. They outline steps for creating an emergency kit, legal considerations, and microchipping. The conversation covers handling multi-pet households, exotic animal challenges, and state regulations. Listeners will learn about crate training, first aid essentials, and finding pet-friendly shelters. The episode concludes with resources for zoo and exotic animal owners and a preview of upcoming topics.

(0:00) Introduction and greetings with guest Rochelle Watkins Rogers

(1:35) Combining zoo and domestic animal transport with Rochelle's background

(3:25) Networking and today's topic: Disaster preparedness for pets

(4:14) Dr. Bryant's Hurricane Katrina experience and emergency preparedness importance

(7:23) Red Cross predictions and emergency preparation steps

(9:56) Creating an emergency kit and legal considerations for pets

(13:17) Detailed emergency planning strategies

(16:21) Microchipping and calming pets during emergencies

(21:00) Handling multi-pet households and behavior changes pre-disaster

(23:28) Emergency plans and pet-friendly accommodations

(27:20) Personal microchip story and evacuation decisions

(28:11) Exotic animals and emergency challenges

(31:13) Understanding emergency preparedness levels and zoo contacts

(35:11) State exotic pet regulations and animal transport labeling

(39:24) Crate training for zoo and exotic animals, including reptiles

(46:00) Advanced emergency measures and first aid for zoo animals

(51:41) Preparing pet medications and first aid kit essentials

(55:03) Handling toxic medications and using saline for pet wounds

(57:28) Prescribed medication and Pedialyte for pet dehydration

(58:47) Emergency food and prioritizing zoo animals in disasters

(1:03:01) Essential emergency supplies for pets

(1:07:04) Training pets and utilizing Red Cross and ASPCA resources

(1:10:38) Finding pet-friendly shelters and maintaining vaccination records

(1:13:41) Zoo and federal agency collaborations

(1:15:07) Resources for zoo and exotic animal owners

(1:18:00) Upcoming guests and topics announcement

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant discuss the preparation of pets and zoo animals for air travel, along with the essential travel documentation for service animals. They are joined by Robin Ganzert from American Humane to delve into the Hero Dog Awards and the enduring legacy of Betty White's contributions to animal welfare. The conversation highlights American Humane's mission, the influential role of media in promoting animal welfare, and the impact of their TV shows. Dr. Bryant shares her experiences with American Humane and offers insights into their global efforts and humane certification. The episode concludes with information on participating in the Hero Dog Awards voting and a preview of upcoming topics.

(0:00) Introduction and greetings with Dr. Nelva Bryant and Gretta Russo

(3:18) Preparing pets and zoo animals for air travel

(4:44) Service animals and their travel documentation

(5:08) Sponsor: American Humane

(9:16) Hero Dog Awards with guest Robin Ganzert

(15:18) Betty White's legacy and her work with American Humane

(21:18) Overview and mission of American Humane

(26:39) The role of media in promoting animal welfare

(29:02) American Humane TV shows and their impact

(31:00) Dr. Bryant's role and experiences with American Humane

(33:43) In-depth look at the Hero Dog Awards

(40:22) American Humane's global efforts and humane certification

(45:24) Dr. Bryant's personal insights on working with American Humane

(46:47) How to participate in the Hero Dog Awards voting

(48:42) Closing thoughts and upcoming topics

In this episode of When Pets Fly, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant tackle pet travel anxiety and preparation. They discuss service dog protocols and welcome Dr. Risa Houston to explore service and emotional support animal documentation. Nancy Hassell from American Pet Professionals provides insights on pet product business webinars. The episode covers traveling with specific breeds like pit bulls, offers road trip and hotel tips, and emphasizes responsible pet ownership. Learn about travel policies, car monitoring devices, packing lists, safety, managing motion sickness, and finding dog-friendly accommodations. Concluding with solo pet travel safety tips and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and greetings

(1:14) Pet travel anxiety, preparation, and early arrival importance

(4:18) Recap on service dogs and introduction to Dr. Risa Houston

(7:16) Service and emotional support animals' prescription and travel documentation

(9:29) Guest Nancy Hassell: Background and American Pet Professionals

(25:07) Webinars on pet product business topics

(27:30) Traveling with specific dog breeds and road trip preparations

(33:30) Challenges and tips for flying and staying in hotels with pit bulls

(39:17) Responsible pet ownership, travel policies, and car monitoring devices

(43:42) Comprehensive packing list and safety tips for road trips with dogs

(49:46) Motion sickness management and finding dog-friendly accommodations

(53:08) Understanding and calming your dog in new places

(55:07) Ensuring pet safety and preparedness on road trips

(59:45) Safety tips for solo pet travel

(1:00:57) Closing remarks, American Pet Professionals info, and goodbyes

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant delve into the mission of When Pets Fly and recap last week's conversation with Dr. Risa Houston. They discuss the nuances of service animals and Delta's position on animal trafficking. Special guest Blake Rashad from Top Dog Canine Foundation joins to explore the distinctions between emotional support and service animals, particularly their effects on veterans. The conversation covers legalities, retraining, and retiring service dogs, including breed suitability and challenges with certification. They also address access denial conditions and airline staff training. The episode wraps up with insights from Blake Rashad's books and Dr. Bryant's veterinary journey, offering additional resources for listeners.

(0:00) Introduction and greetings with Dr. Nelva Bryant and Gretta Russo

(1:08) When Pets Fly mission and last week's recap with Dr. Risa Houston

(4:02) Understanding service animals and Delta's stance on animal trafficking

(6:42) Service dog pass program and When Pets Fly resources

(9:41) Guest introduction: Blake Rashad, Top Dog Canine Foundation

(16:21) Emotional support vs. service animals and their impacts on veterans

(26:24) Legalities and requirements for service dogs

(36:57) Retraining, retiring, and availability of service dogs

(41:03) Unsuitable and recommended breeds for service dogs

(47:11) Access denial conditions for service dogs and airline staff training

(54:23) Service dog certification challenges and breed biases

(58:07) Wrap-up with Blake Rashad's books and Dr. Bryant's veterinary journey

(1:00:57) Closing remarks and additional resources

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant explore the intricacies of service animals and pet transportation, introducing guest Dr. Risa Houston. Dr. Houston shares her background in animal services and explains Assistance Animals Consulting. The discussion covers the differences between service dogs and emotional support animals, including how to acquire and travel with them. They delve into travel restrictions, the roles of psychiatric support service dogs, and strategies to reduce travel stress. The episode highlights certification, training, and the importance of service animal etiquette. Dr. Houston provides insights into adapting consultations during the pandemic, followed by audience questions and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome to When Pets Fly

(0:44) Overview of service animals and pet transportation

(3:16) Service animals on various transportation modes and upcoming articles

(6:42) Guest introduction: Dr. Risa Houston

(9:08) Dr. Houston's background in animal services

(14:05) What is Assistance Animals Consulting?

(16:19) Service dogs vs. emotional support animals

(23:41) How to acquire and travel with a service dog

(29:36) Travel restrictions for service dogs vs. emotional support animals

(33:26) Roles of psychiatric support service dogs

(39:01) Types of service dogs and their travel needs

(46:11) How to reduce travel stress for service dogs

(50:44) Service dog certification and training

(54:27) Assistance Animals Consulting services

(57:00) Adapting consultations during the pandemic

(57:57) The importance of service animal etiquette training

(58:40) Dr. Risa Houston's closing thoughts

(59:26) Contact information for Assistance Animals Consulting

(1:00:14) Audience questions and interaction

(1:00:31) Closing remarks and thanks to guests

(1:00:39) Final words from Dr. Nelva Bryant

(1:01:00) Episode wrap-up

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant introduce the latest developments in pet travel, starting with Dr. Bryant's journey to Delta Airlines and founding When Pets Fly. They explore Cunard Cruise Line's pet policy, including costs and logistics. Special guest Juan DeVarez shares insights on pet carriers, cargo travel, and Delta's new policies. The episode highlights best practices for in-cabin travel, updates on pet travel age requirements, and Delta's enhancements, including music therapy for pets. They discuss the United for Wildlife Initiative, service dog policy changes, and the importance of understanding airline-specific transport policies. The episode concludes with a Q&A session and a preview of Delta's upcoming program.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome to When Pets Fly

(0:38) Dr. Nelva Bryant's journey to Delta Airlines and When Pets Fly

(3:22) Overview of Cunard Cruise Line's pet policy and travel program

(7:34) Costs and logistics for pets on Cunard

(9:02) How to book a consultation with Dr. Bryant

(10:01) Airline policies for pet travel and crate acclimation

(11:48) Special guest Juan DeVarez on pet carriers and preparation

(17:19) In-cabin pet travel best practices

(19:17) Juan DeVarez's insights on pet cargo travel and Delta's new policies

(25:07) Updates to pet travel age requirements and procedures

(27:26) Delta's upcoming program enhancements and music therapy for pets

(31:46) United for Wildlife Initiative discussion

(35:10) Timelines for implementing new pet travel policies

(39:53) Q&A session on pet travel

(41:53) Changes in service dog policies and crate compliance

(45:15) Navigating misleading crate advertisements and preparing pets for cargo

(53:18) Importance of understanding airline-specific pet transport policies

(57:38) Juan DeVarez's final thoughts on cargo pet transport

(58:24) Preview of Delta's upcoming pet transport program

(59:18) Closing statements and teaser for the next episode

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant introduce Ed Walder Jr. from Fido Fitness and Play to discuss pet transportation challenges and solutions, particularly during COVID-19. Dr. Bryant shares insights from the Animal Transportation Association meeting and analyzes pet travel incidents and changing perceptions of pets. Ed delves into diverse animal transport services, addressing dangerous practices and international experiences. They cover logistics, documentation, container selection, and the importance of qualified staff. The episode highlights calming techniques, safety, liability, and crate acclimation, with expert insights on airflow and inspection. It concludes with Fido Fitness contact info and news about the first pet travel conference.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome

(0:34) Dr. Bryant's background and journey in animal transport

(2:05) Service dog pass discussion and pet transportation insights

(5:36) Dr. Bryant's insights from the Animal Transportation Association meeting

(7:24) Analysis of pet travel incidents and changing perceptions of pets

(10:16) Guest introduction: Ed Walder Jr. from Fido Fitness and Play

(18:18) Pet transportation challenges and solutions during COVID-19

(22:09) Diverse animal transport and Fido Fitness and Play services

(27:02) Addressing dangerous practices and international pet transport experiences

(30:18) Logistics and documentation challenges in international pet travel

(33:36) Selecting proper containers and handling escape incidents

(37:37) The importance of qualified pet transport staff

(39:37) Unique aspects and stories of Ed Walder Jr.'s pet transport service

(43:58) Ed Walder Jr.'s podcast and future projects

(45:24) Calming techniques for pets during travel

(50:00) Pet safety, liability, and crate acclimation tips

(54:39) Expert insights on ensuring safe animal transport

(55:19) Importance of airflow and crate inspection

(58:17) Fido Fitness and Play contact information

(59:13) Announcement of the first pet travel conference

(1:00:42) Building a community for pet travel

(1:01:14) Closing remarks and appreciation for Ed Walder Jr.

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant delve into the world of service dogs, discussing recent changes in regulations for service and emotional support animals. They address common transport issues and introduce special guest Sheila Goff, who shares her expertise on fraudulent service dogs and the impact of new DOT regulations on authenticity. The episode explores the Service Dog Pass, its certification process, and privacy concerns, distinguishing it from other registries. They clarify the differences between emotional support animals and service dogs, criteria for obtaining a Service Dog Pass, and selecting suitable breeds. The episode wraps up with program benefits, potential partnerships, and a preview of the next episode.

(0:00) Introduction and today's topic on service dogs

(1:03) Dr. Nelva Bryant's background and credentials

(1:20) Changes in regulations for service animals and emotional support animals

(2:59) Emotional support animal transport questions and airport issues

(5:12) Recap of last week's episode and introduction of special guest Sheila Goff

(10:37) Sheila Goff's background and the issue of fraudulent service dogs

(21:07) Impact of new DOT regulations on service dog authenticity

(25:32) Service Dog Pass: certification, training, and assurance

(29:52) Privacy concerns and future expansion of the Service Dog Pass

(35:06) Distinguishing the Service Dog Pass from other registries

(39:33) Pushback and validity of existing registries

(44:26) Differentiating emotional support animals from service dogs

(46:21) Criteria and training for obtaining a Service Dog Pass

(51:31) Selecting and accommodating breeds for service dog work

(54:18) Service dog program contact information and transparency

(57:06) Service dog programs' benefits and potential partnerships

(58:16) Preview of next episode with Ed Walder Jr.

(59:09) Final thoughts and upcoming developments

(59:38) Closing remarks and goodbyes

In this episode, Gretta Russo and Dr. Nelva Bryant welcome Rochelle Watkins Rogers to discuss the significance of IATA-compliant crates, featuring insights from World Pet Travel. Rochelle shares her expertise in zoo animal transport, including crate training and stress management. They cover the veterinarian's role, in-cabin transport, and IATA regulations, addressing audience questions on pitfalls of old crates. Rochelle also shares complex case studies and her career journey. The episode concludes with discussions on shipping packets, virtual courses, future collaborations, and gratitude for listeners.

(0:00) Introduction and recent updates with Dr. Nelva Bryant and Gretta Russo

(3:03) Introduction of special guest Rochelle Watkins Rogers and crate discussion

(7:04) IATA compliant crates and World Pet Travel resource

(9:25) Dr. Bryant's consultation services promotion

(10:19) Rochelle Watkins Rogers' background in zoo animal transport

(15:00) Crate training and stress management in zoo animals

(20:25) Special considerations for transporting unique species

(24:58) Veterinarian's role in live animal transportation

(26:27) Audience questions on animal transport

(30:16) In-cabin transport of zoo animals and staff training

(36:13) IATA regulations and challenges in animal transport

(41:02) Risks of using old plastic crates for transport

(44:08) Complex animal transport case studies

(50:04) Rochelle's career in zoo animal transportation

(53:08) Shipping packets and virtual courses in animal transport

(55:13) Zoo registrar's role in information gathering

(57:09) Crate demo exercise and frequency of zoo animal shipments

(58:48) Gratitude to Rochelle and insights on animal transport

(59:30) Compliance with IATA standards and future collaborations

(1:01:04) Veterinarians in the airline industry and upcoming events

(1:02:36) Closing remarks and thanks to guests