Alex Judge, a business development associate from uship.com was kind enough to write this article for us about transporting your dog. Fortunately, I was born two hours north of where my human’s live, so I have only traveled in a car.
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The Dos and Donts of Transporting Your Dog
That time has come: you need to move, and you don’t know exactly how to get your dog to your new home. Or perhaps you’re sending him to a friend or family member. No matter what the circumstances, if you can’t take him yourself, getting your dog to his new home takes extra care and preparation. Follow these steps to make sure your furry best friend makes it home safe and happy.
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DO choose the right travel kennel. When choosing a good kennel, three factors must be weighed: materials, size and features. If your dog is traveling by car, a soft material is appropriate. If he is flying however, you must get a plastic or metal kennel. The kennel should also be large enough for your dog to sit, stand, lie down and turn around comfortably. Additional features such as removable wheels and multiple handles and latches are also a good idea.
DON’T assume your transporter will know how to take care of your specific dog. If he has any specific needs (medicine, food, exercise), make sure to talk with your chosen shipper. While this may not be as important on quick trips, a cross-country trek may take several days and your dog will need the utmost care.
DO have your dog checked on at the vet before the trip. Along with the necessary food, water, tags and toys, your transporter should have your dogs health and vaccination records on him at all times. This is especially important if you are sending your dog overseas. Customs regulations require these records, and a quarantine period may be required even if all certificates are up to date.
DON’T transport your dog if he is sick, injured or under 8 weeks old. Additionally, elderly and aggressive dogs should not be transporter. If your dog falls into any of these categories, the length and stress of a long trip might put him and others at risk. It is also important to note that certain breeds (such as Pugs, Bulldogs and others) are not usually allowed to fly. These breeds, along with others, may have a hard time breathing in the uncompressed cargo hold of a plane, and therefore are not fit to fly.
DO research and plan ahead of time. While the timing of your dog’s transport may be tied in with your move or other events, it is necessary to prepare accordingly to ensure his safety. If you are sending your dog by car, make sure to include all his supplies and certificates while also keeping in touch with the driver throughout the trip. If you choose to send your dog by air, contact the airline and arrange a time hours before the flight to meet and discuss the trip. Also, as mentioned before, there are additional procedures and regulations involved in sending an animal internationally. Contact the destination country and clear up any medical and paperwork hurdles to ensure everything goes smoothly.
And finally, DO check your transporter’s credentials, reviews and licenses. On websites such as uShip and uShip UK, it is easy to compare different transporters by their ratings and quotes. Before you decide on whom to hire, double-check their DOT and MC license numbers, as well as their insurance policies. Make sure to contact them before any agreement is made. Simply talking to and gaining an understanding of a courier’s experience and attitude towards dogs can go a long way in whether or not you trust them with your best friend.
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Excellent guest blogger you have found! Not a lot that I can add, apart of “make sure the transport company has your correct contact details for emergencies” and “make sure you know exactly how and by what means” your four-legged friends gets transported. SY
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That sounds like good advice. Thanks for the addition.
It is definitely important to choose the right transporter and kennel. Even on ordinary flights every airliner has different policies. It is best to pick a dog friendly airline.
hey chardee, good list.
btw i want add something.
do concern about dog’s poop before he poop it in your car.
maybe not giving food that can process faster.
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Im not really comfortable with a transporter so I usually accompany my dog to make sure. Though these are nice tips and might try them in the near future if Im too busy to do it myself.
Most owners are having real trouble when traveling or moving with their pets. There’s just too much to consider that’s why for vacation travels, pets are just left at home. Thanks for providing this helpful checklist. Pet owners can make great use of this
Great information, I really want to be able to take my dog everywhere (when possible) – He is my best buddy after all – Thanks for the post
Or perhaps you’re sending him to a friend or family member. No matter what the circumstances, if you can’t take him yourself, getting your dog to his new home takes extra care and preparation.
Very good tips! I haven’t traveled with my dog yet, but that day is coming upon me soon – my trusted dog-sitter is moving out of state.
I Appreciate the dos and do nots of transporting dogs. But I always follow the rule if I do not have the time or ability to transport my dog. Then it don’t need to go.
These are all really great tips. The first one is a really big one, in my opinion. Getting the right kennel is pretty darn important when it comes to a safe and comfortable trip for your dog.
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I agree with MRoberts, it is really important to choose the right transporter or pet friendly airlines because you might be having some trouble transporting your pets. I was once brought my dog with us for a vacation but we were held in the airport and missed our flight schedule. Since then, I had this bad experience of bringing pets on travel. Thanks for sharing some tips. This really gives us the great idea when we go travel.
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This article is really useful and i could get much information from this. We always leave behind our pets whenever we’re going to spent a vacation in some other places. I’m very thankful for posting some tips in transporting pets.
I really enjoyed this article and found this very handy. We have an 8 month rottweiler and we are tempted to take her with us on a mini-vacation. Hopefully that would finally tire her out
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Nice blog!
I learn so many things. I only know before is to check the dogs to the vet so that they prescribed something or you will find out easily if travelling is fit for your dogs. I remember a Friend lost a dog by not doing this one. Some of the inputs can be helpful too. Good thing I read this one since I do travel a lot with a dog.
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Saying goodbye to my pet is one dramatic thing to do. So, I rather spent times with my dog than having an out of town trip.
I’m very grateful that you have shared this do’s and donts in transporting pets.
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Its amazing how people still dont know the basics to transporting your dog, or and pet for that matter. Thanks great post. Find helpful info on dog allergy symptoms.