Airplane cabins can be uncomfortable, but one dog makes it look easy. Merlot, a Golden Retriever, travels often and enjoys flying. He does not disturb anyone; instead, he just wants to nap.
A recent video shows Merlot sleeping calmly on a plane. His owner filmed him as he lay in the footwell of the aisle seat, resting against their leg. He looks very relaxed, and this shows he is used to flying. The noise of the cabin does not seem to bother him.
Merlot opens his eyes briefly to check on his owner before returning to sleep. This is not his first flight, as he has previously watched the safety demonstration and even traveled in business class. However, on this trip, he wants to rest.
His owner describes him as “quiet, trained, and asleep.” The video highlights how well-behaved Golden Retrievers can be while flying. These dogs enjoy being close to people, even in the air. The post received over 2,600 likes, and many comments express excitement about Merlot. Some viewers say they would happily sit next to him.
Overall, Merlot shows that a calm dog can make airplane journeys much more pleasant.
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Cabin/ˈkæb.ɪn/noun
A private room or compartment on a ship or an airplane.
Disturb/dɪsˈtɜːrb/verb
To interfere with or interrupt someone or something.
Relaxed/rɪˈlækst/adjective
Free from tension and anxiety; calm.
Demonstration/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/noun
The act of showing how something works or is done.
Well-behaved/ˌwɛl bɪˈheɪvd/adjective
Behaving in a polite and acceptable manner.
Pleasant/ˈplɛz.ənt/adjective
Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
