Security checkpoints are a nightmare. When traveling with your dog, you’d always want to know how they will handle the process. Whether you are walking your dog through airport security or heading into a secure building, being prepared will help you and your dog to be better prepared. In the guide below, we break down the process by which dogs go through security in simple steps then what Kazo’s products do to help make it as smooth as possible.
2. What Happens During Security
Ideally, you would want to be able to get your dog relaxed and laid-back by the time you get to the security checkpoint. Of course, if your dogs have a tendency to get nervous in new places, then it would really be helpful to conduct some pre-arrival training. Let them get used to wearing a harness or leash if they are not used to one or the other.
Kazo Tip: Putting Kazo’s comfortable and secure dog harness on will do them a great deal of good during passing through security checkpoints. This comfort in the soft quality of the material and fit is bound to reduce anxiety.
2. Queue up to the Security Line
When you get up to security, you’ll be screened along with your dog. Dogs don’t need to pass through the full-body scanners that humans do. Typically, security will ask to have your dog step through a metal detector or to be looked at separately.
You are probably going to have your dog carried or walked through the detector. Be sure to remove metal accessories like a collar or leash, preferably before you cause an alarm.
Kazo Tip: Kazo offers non-metallic security-friendly collars and leashes just in case those unnecessary delays occurred.
3. Screening Process for Dogs
Then the detector will have cleared you both through, and a security officer may then scan your dog. Patting down or using a handheld scanner to search your dog for any item that might have been concealed on your dog is his possibility. So relax-it’s just routine safety check.
Pet the dog calmly and speak soothingly to your dog. Your dog needs to be as stable as possible during this exercise for there will not be any extra waiting or stress about them.
4. Items in Your Dog’s Carrier
If your dog is coming in a carrier, the carrier will go through the X-ray machine with your carryon bags. Meanwhile, you’ll hold or walk your dog through the metal detector. Make sure your dog is okay with being out of their carrier since this can be intimidating for some pets.
Kazo Tip: The Kazo pet carrier has easy-open zippers and comfortable material so your dog can easily be in-and-out of their carrier without making waiting in a security line such a hassle.
5. Secondary Screening
In other cases, security might ask to open up more of what you’ve brought if they feel something is off. Perhaps it’s that your dog’s carrier might have to be opened further or even other possessions. Be calm and compliant, whatever they say. This only happens in very, very few cases, but you’re better safe than sorry.
6. Post Security
Once you and your dog have cleared security, then you can go about your travel. Do not forget to give praise for his good behavior and even perhaps a treat or water for undergoing such hassle.
Kazo Tip: Kazo’s portable water bottle makes it a great accessory for hydrating your dog after waiting in line.
Conclusion
Passing through security with your dog does not have to be a stressful experience. A little preparation and the right equipment from Kazo will make sure that passing through security is not at all difficult for either you or your pet. This could be at the airport, or when going into a secured building, and what you should do is not lose your cool and keep the dog in a relaxed state. Over time, they will adjust to the routine and may even look forward to it!
Have any travel-related questions or are concerned about taking your dog through security? Don’t hesitate to contact Kazo’s customer service with any other questions you may have. We’re always here to make sure that both you and your pet have stress-free travels!