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[AmyJS]

I know, I know. This type of question has probably been answered, but I am having ZERO luck with the search function. I am coming to Busan in March(not for sure of the exact area yet) and really want to bring my pup. She is a black lab mix, a little over a year old and weighs about 55 lbs. Is she going to freak people out and is it going to be a problem to take her places? I'm nervous about flying her there, but I can't imagine not taking her We're also working on the jumping on people thing, hopefully that will be fixed by the time we arrive


I guess I just need some advice from people who have been in a similar situation...

[Zaria32]

She won't freak anyone out, but dogs, as pets, are just catching on in
Korea. How will she do left alone in an apartment while you are working,
because almost certainly you won't be able to take her to your school.

And no, no one will eat her...

[AmyJS]

She'll do fine alone. She is alone at my house during the day here in the US. Glad to know she won't be on a kbob!

[yingwenlaoshi]

I'd be careful if I were you. Koreans will start eyeing your dog and drooling. The next thing you know, your apartment will have been broken into and good old Rex is missing and being hung by a rope, beaten to a pulp. They do that to raise the dog's adrenaline level which is believed to give the consumer of the infamous boshintang more virility.

[tranamah]

My girlfriend and I brought our 1 year old Boston Terrier (22 pounds) from the States to Seoul in October. We made all of the arrangements ourselves with the help of family back home to send him over. It is really important to do all of your homework before you set this up because there is a lot of a paperwork that needs to be done. If you need help with this part, let me know and I can send you the information we used.
He did fine on the flight, although he was a little shook up when I picked him up at the airport. It took him a few weeks to really adjust and act like himself again.
Some people love him and pet him at any chance they can get when we walk him. Other people literally jump out of the way when they see him. I'd say more people than not are happy to see him.

[Wisconsinite]

[CleverUserName]

I'm trying to find information on bringing a pet, only mine's a cat, and I'm having a time trying to find info. Why this isn't in the FAQ, i don't know.

Anyway, I have a state dept. of ag health certificate as well as proof of rabies vaccination. Will I need anything else?

These papers don't have stamps and seals on them, and I'm afraid this could spell trouble for my evil black cat.

Here's the english instructions from the SK National Vet. Quarantine people.

http://www.nvrqs.go.kr/Main_Index.asp

[AmyJS]

[AmyJS]

[sineface]

Hey there,

If I were you, I'd stay far away from Dave's when trying to discuss anything animal. Head on over to www.animalrescuekorea.org to get real answers from lovely people. Specifically, here http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9



My two cents...I more than understand your wanting to bring her over, and there is nothing stopping you. From my own experience with having a dog here though ( and she's a little un) is the lack of a garden sucks ass. It's a lot of elevator taking and walking in the cold. Some landlords can refuse point blank to allow a dog, especially bigger ones, although some accept extra deposit, and some are absolutely fine with it. Just make sure. Plan Bs are the best way to go in Korea. Also, people will be scared. Children, old people, perfectly sane looking adults. I get business men jumping away from the dog in my avatar. Just forget about them, they're all fucked up in the head

Good luck, and if I see you over at the ark site, I'll try and help out some more.

[esetters21]

Sineface gives some good advice and personal experience.

Yes, many people will be afraid of your dog no matter how sweet of a disposition she might have. You stated that you are trying to break her of the "jumping on people" thing. That is an absolute must, or you're going to run into some problems.

Good luck in Korea!

[maingman]

AmyJS

can she do the dogggy paddle, oh! let her go with the flow and try too
learn a stronger stroke, for all the shi* she'll probably get in s korea

g luck !

[kasain]

I am thinking the worste part about bring a dog over here, or cat....

3 months before they leave USA they have to be detained in a shelter to be sure disease free. Thenw hen going back home, same thing. So 6 months the animal will be locked up in a cage. and you get it for 9 months if you are here only 1 year.

[sineface]

[Ultimo Hombre]

Maybe it's just my experience here but I would never subject my dog to Seoul. Busan might be better. Good luck.