Hi Amber,
just wondering how your pooch went on that trip? We might have to take our two dogs to the UK next year and I'm turning into a complete wreck just thinking of the trip. One of our dogs is very nervous and does not like being handled by strangers. So a stop-over in Dubai would be super stressful for him. I'm thinking the non-stop option is probably easier on him... but 17 hours in a crate?? OMG...