My dog, Luna, is 2 years old. She's terrified of loud noises. Not all of them, but sounds like thunders, so I'm assuming a flight could be a horrible experience for her...
I already started kennel-training her, and I'm looking for a cd with thunder storm sounds to help her deal with her fear of thunders.
I am also hoping that since there are a lot of thunder storms here this time of year, that she will learn that the kennel, a small and dark place, is her safe spot away from the noise. Yesterday for the 1st time she sat in the kennel when a storm was going on!!!
Anyway, we're flying at the end of September, we have an 11 hours flight from the States to France, and then another 5 hours to Israel.
What I'm worried about is, that in every big thunder storm, Luna breathes very heavily, sitts very close to me, her eyes pop out and she looks like her heart is just about to explode within her body. I'm really scared that she'll get a heart attack during the flight, especially since I won't be with her to relax her.
Do you think my fear is justified? I would love to hear your opinion and advice about this.

Thank you very much