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Training Tips | Travelling With Your Dog

This information is designed to be of assistance to dog owners who may have to travel with their dog, either across town, interstate, or around the world.

If you need to transport your dog across town there are several options. One is to transport your dog in your own car. That is, of course, if your dog travels well. If your dog is difficult to transport, either because of it's fear of travel, it's barking, or exuberance, then you may require some sedatives (for your dog). These can be obtained from your vet.

Tablets are also available from your vet for dogs that suffer from travel sickness. In both cases these are best administered one hour prior to departure.

There are also professional companies such as "Pet Taxis", which operate in most major cities. These companies transport your pet from door to door. Charges for these services are variable, but are generally based on the distance you want your dog transported.

If your dog is to be boarded while you go away, you'll find most boarding kennels can arrange transport for your dog to their establishment. If your dog is sick, you'll find some vet clinics have a pick-up service for their clients. Also, some R.S.P.C.A.'s have an animal ambulance, which is used for injured animals. All these services can be found in the Yellow Pages.

If travelling interstate, air transport is the quickest and easiest way to transport your dog. While more expensive than other options, air transport minimises travel time and therefore your dog will suffer less stress. Most airlines have their own dog travelling cages. There are several companies specialising in pet transport, which can be found in the Yellow Pages.

If you are taking your dog with you on holidays, or moving interstate, you may wish to consider ringing ahead and booking into boarding kennels at your stopover towns on the way. This enables you to relax at your motel or hotel, knowing that your dog is being cared and catered for. Again, tranquillisers are handy for dogs that are difficult to transport. It is advisable to secure your dog while travelling, Doggy seat belts are generally available from vets and pet shops. Remember to make lots of toilet stops.

When transporting your dog overseas it is important to know the quarantine laws of the country you are travelling to. If your stay is to be short it may be advisable to have a friend or relative board the dog while you are away as the stress of quarantine might be too much for the average dog. Most airlines can arrange travel for your dog.

Always be sure to tag your dog with a contact name and phone number of the dog's destination. If your dog should stray, just having the name and address where it normally lives will not be sufficient, especially if you are away on holidays.

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