How to transport a dog in a train, plane or car

There are cases when there is an urgent need to transport pets from one city to another. In this case, the owners grab their heads, not knowing what to do. Even the most prepared animals will need an owner. To make life easier for a family pet, it is necessary to have basic skills in transporting dogs on the train, plane and car. The received recommendations will be useful to you in cases of trips to the sea, cottage, picnic. The main thing is to carefully study the sequence of actions to avoid unnecessary stress from both the animal and the owner.

How to transport a dog across the border

1. Begin training for 1-1.5 months. Carefully study the region, climate and other features of the place where you eat.
2. Be sure to visit the consulate of the country, which soon plan to visit.Ask the ambassador what package of documents issued for a pet will be required for its transportation. Uniform rules in this matter do not exist, each country has a number of features that should be considered.
3. The only rule for all countries is chipping. The chip is a transmitter the size of a rice grain, by which you can track exactly where the pet is at a certain moment. After the procedure, the animal gets an international passport and it is entered into a single database of chipped dogs.
4. A prerequisite for the transportation of pets abroad is vaccination against rabies. Vaccination is done approximately 2 weeks before the date of the proposed trip, in some cases this interval is reduced (it all depends on the country).

Luggage for dogs

1. Allocate a separate small suitcase for your dog with comfortable pockets. Put in the bag a pet bag for all occasions, pet's favorite toys, ready-made food in the form of dry granules or canned food (in no case, homemade food), a large amount of water.Also do not forget about the harness / collar, muzzle, leash, water and food tanks. With regards to collar and leash, take two pieces of each device just in case. It is not uncommon for owners to forget or lose a necessary attribute.
2. The most important thing to remember - a carrying bag for animals. She is demanded by employees of all airports, railway stations and other logistics companies. At the same time, the carrying should be quite spacious, made of rigid materials (it is desirable to take a plastic product). Give preference to oversized bags, equipped with a tray for handling needs, bowls for food and water. Make sure that the container is well ventilated, otherwise the pet will get a heat stroke (travel in the summer). To reduce stress, put in a bag-carrying thing with your smell and a rag with the smell of a family pet.

Important!
Many owners make the mistake of transporting a pet in a fabric bag that sags and does not hold a shape. Along the entire length of the road, the animal will suffer, limbs will begin to numb, partial anemia will appear.

The transport cage must comply with international standards IATA. If this condition is not met, the animal may not be allowed on board.

Preparing for the trip

As mentioned earlier, it is necessary to carefully prepare the dog for the ride.

1. To begin with, teach your pet to equipment (leash, collar / harness, muzzle (for large dogs)). The advice is extremely relevant in the case of small animals who are not yet accustomed to new uniforms.
2. The next step is raising the perseverance of the pet. Put the bag-carrying in a prominent place, let your pet sniff, see, partially get used to. After 2-3 hours of research, plant the dog in a container, close it for 15–20 minutes, stay close to it. Put your pet's toy into the carrier so that he feels comfortable. With each subsequent time, increase the holding time of the dog in the container, gradually reach such a period of time during which the future trip will be carried out (if it is not allowed to take the pet on board).
3. Provide your dog with everything you need for a comfortable life: drinking in abundant quantities, food, toilet.If possible, calculate the time of the meal in such a way that the last meal is carried out 3-4 hours before transportation. If this opportunity is not available, give preference to a light breakfast / lunch / dinner, not burdening the stomach.

Arrival at destination

Before you arrive at the hotel, call the hotel reception and let us know that you plan to arrive with the dog. Not all places of rest allow settlers with pets, so this point must be discussed necessarily.

Once you are settled, equip the animal room in the room: put a bed, blanket, put a bowl of food and water. Do not forget to install the tray in the most suitable corner, it can be a corridor, a balcony (provided it is open) or a bathroom.

Place toys throughout the premises, create the maximum "home" conditions.

1. Experienced veterinarians in one voice say that animals adapt (acclimatize) to a new place of stay faster than people do. Despite this, if you are going to visit a hot country, cut the dog's hair beforehand so that it does not get heatstroke.
2. The pet must move the heat comfortably (as much as possible). If you plan to take your pet to the beach, sit it under an umbrella or awning, do not let the animal stay under the open sun.
3. Most of all suffer from the sultry heat of a dog with a flat nose (Pekingese, boxers, pugs, etc.), it is worth considering, do not let them out of the shadows. As for the Chinese Crested breed, they burn in the sun as fast as people. For this reason, treat your pet's body with sunscreen with a maximum UV filter.

Important!
Always carry a plastic bowl and a large bottle of water with you. Offer the animal to drink as often as the weather requires. Before going out in the sun, freeze the water in the bottle at 1/3 so that it warms with time in the warmth, but remains cold.

How to translate a dog on the train

1. Current legislation on the transport of pets states that small breeds of dogs must be transported in a hard-frame container. At the same time, large pets move around the train in a muzzle, on a leash next to the owner.Important! General rules for the transport of dogs are almost identical, however, it is better to first consult with a veterinarian. An experienced doctor will give practical recommendations regarding a particular breed.
2. The main feature of transporting dogs by train is considered the presence of vaccinations and, directly, the veterinary passport itself. In this case, vaccination should be carried out no earlier than 1 month before the date of the proposed trip. You will also need to take a document about the overall health of the pet. Required papers are available from the GVS (State Veterinary Service). It is important to take into account the time that the certificate must be no later than three days before the date of travel. For example, if you are planning to leave 05.04, then the date on paper should be between 02.04 and 05.04.
3. When buying a ticket, tell the manager that you need a ticket in the luggage compartment. Small breeds are successfully placed in the car, but with large the situation is much more complicated. You have to pay for the fare, based on the weight of the pet. Important! Dogs fighting breeds are transported in the office of the vestibule under the close supervision of the owner.In this case, you will need to take a folding chair, as well as buy a ticket to the last or first car for convenience. If you decide to go to the coupe, you will have to buy all the available seats.
4. Before taking the train, make sure that the animal feels comfortable in the uniform. Teach your pet collar / harness, muzzle, leash. It is important to create conditions that do not provoke a dog to panic while walking along the corridor or other places with large crowds.
5. Before the direct landing, take a walk with the dog, play, pull it down physically. Make sure the animal goes to the toilet to avoid all sorts of incidents. In addition, such a move will calm the pet. In cases where the dog is not accustomed to the toilet, take disposable diapers for animals. Do not feed the dog later than 5-6 hours prior to the immediate departure, otherwise the animal may rock.
6. The main feature of transporting animals on the train is that you need to arrive about 1 hour before departure and line up in the appropriate queue. If you decide to go on a trip with a miniature breed dog, do not forget to put a disposable waterproof diaper on the bottom of the carrier.
7. Carry one of your favorite pet toys.In cases of excitement distract the dog, lure the games. It is necessary to put a rag with your smell in the box, so the animal will feel calm. When departing by train in the hot season, take care to have plenty of drink, take dry food for convenience.
8. Do not allow situations in which the dog will walk on the car independently. The animal will panic, get in the corner or scare passengers. The recommendation is relevant in the case of pets of large breeds. If the guests become outraged by the behavior of the dog, she, in turn, will become angry, it will create an uncontrollable situation. Go out for a walk when the train stops, so that the animal can cope with needs and stretch the bones.

Important!
The method of transporting dogs by train and car is almost identical. You will need to take the necessary documents at the exit, make vaccinations. Take care of anti-motion sickness, if possible, fasten your pet with seat belts. Make regular stops, do not let go pet with a leash. Entertain him with games at every opportunity. Keep the car calm, do not accelerate sharply or slow down, be predictable.

Prepare in advance for the trip, collect a small suitcase for your pet, put everything you need for a comfortable existence (disposable diapers, bowls, toys, blanket, leash, collar, first aid kit, food and drink). Take care of the availability of documents on departure, pre-vaccinate, buy a ticket. In the case of transportation by car, purchase a means for motion sickness at the pet store.

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