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Irish Setters are energetic, intelligent, affectionate, loving, high-spirited, and full of energy. They have no guarding instincts, get along with other Irish Setters, and are good with children. The Irish Setter is used for all types of hunting. They are extremely swift, with an excellent sense of smell and are hardy over any terrain and in any climate, working well even in wetlands. The temperament of both show and field lines vary widely, depending upon how the owners deal with the puppy and how much and what type of exercise they provide. The dominancy level in this breed varies even within the same litter. if you are not the type of person who can display a natural air of calm, but firm authority, then be sure to choose a pup who is more submissive. The bench type are bred for conformation shows. both types are energetic and need daily exercise, but field lines have a higher vitality level and need even more exercise. Traveling on a domestic flight with your puppy can be very stressful-for both of you-but these tips will hopefully help you be prepared. It's worth it once you have there!
Irish Setter Traveling Skill
1.You can also ask your vet to prescribe a mild sedative to make the trip easier on your Irish Setter, though it won't be any easier on you. It's okay to worry -- it's a stressful experience. But it'll help to be prepared for any eventuality by carrying current family Irish Setter pictures and vet info with you at all times.
2.When your flight arrives, go to the oversize baggage area, rather than the luggage carousel. Unfortunately, animals are often unloaded last, so there may be a bit of a anxious wait. It'll be worth it, though, when your beloved arrives safe and sound and ready for some serious vacation action!
3.About a week before you travel, you'll need to get a health certificate from your vet, which basically tells the airline that your puppy is healthy enough to travel and up-to-date on his/her vaccinations. this can set you back about ten bucks, plus the price of the office visit and any shots your puppy may need. The airlines don't always check this document, but if they do ask for it, you far better have it...
4.When you have on the plane, inform the flight attendant you're traveling with your family Irish Setter and that you'd like to make sure the heat and air are turned on in your family Irish Setter compartment. Often, they'll come back to inform you that they or the pilot have checked on your animal and they're fine.
5.If your puppy is even slightly too large to match under the seat, he must travel in your cargo hold in a hard-sided carrier that he can easily stand up and move around in. If your buddy isn't crate-trained, you may want to prepare him/her a few days before the trip by making the crate a fun place to hang out, replete with soft blankets, toys, treats and lots of positive reinforcement from you.
6.Always tip! I usually give twenty dollars to the baggage handler that arrives to take my puppy to the plane and ask that person to make sure my Irish Setter's put on the right flight. try hard not to make a scene saying goodbye to your pal, you'll only upset him and most likely embarrass yourself.
7.Very small Irish Setters can travel in your cabin, IF they'll go in a soft-sided carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. They'll also have to stay in your carrier the whole flight, so a Irish Settergie diaper may not be a terrible idea.
8.When you have to the airport, make sure the crate is securely locked. Your puppy should also be wearing id tags with your cell phone quantity at all times, in and out of the crate. The airline will provide stickers for you to attach to the crate with pertinent info, such as flight numbers, destination/hotel info, home address and the like.
9.Airlines require advanced reservations and separate tickets to travel with your Irish Setter, which usually run about fifty bucks or so. You'll want to routine a non-stop flight if at all possible and travel at a time of day when it won't be either too hot or too cold for the pooch as they're waiting to be on- and off-loaded onto the plane, depending on the season. For example, you'll want to fly early morning if you're leaving from a warm environment like Phoenix, mid-day from a cold Northern city.
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