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kneezah~ · Joined: 08 Jan 2009

I'm just in the process of getting ready to pack up and move out of Canada to begin teaching in Incheon. I've opted to go with EPIK. I was on the EPIK website looking for some information on the orientation period (which will be this February), but came up empty handed...

The timetable for the 2008 orientation was posted and it looked a little scary. Each day began at 9:00am ended at 7:30pm with an additional "optional activity" afterward. The reason I'm worried is because I was planning to bring my dog. I was thinking about bringing her on the plane with me, then putting her in a kennel for the 10 day orientation period. Or possibly keeping her with me, if the accommodations are appropriate. I mentioned this to the EPIK people in Toronto... They said if I brought my dog it would be my responsibility.

So, I was wondering. Has anyone been to the EPIK training? Did you really spend that much time "training"? What sort of accommodations where you in? And I guess most importantly, were they dog friendly?

Any sort of advice/suggestions/information would be super helpful. I'm going to have to book my flight soon and need to figure out what to do. Thanks!~ Rolling Eyes

cruisemonkey · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject:

Leave your dog back home until you have settled into your 'new digs' in K-land.

Xuanzang · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang

You`ll most likely having a roomie or 2. They wont appreciate having your dog around in the cramped hotel room. There might not be enough room with all the luggage inside as well. Leave your dog home and then get someone to ship it over.

EricaSmile84 · Joined: 23 Jan 2008

You should talk to the EPIK people and see what is allowed. They'll probably tell you to take your dog to a pet hotel (most vets do it here). They range from 15-50 bucks a day.

My orientation (Feb 0 Cool

was at a hotel but the Aug 08 people stayed on a University campus. It seems to be different each time.

cruisemonkey · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:10 am Post subject:

EricaSmile84 · Joined: 23 Jan 2008

IAMAROBOT · Joined: 16 Oct 2008

srsly, even koreans from the city don't eat dog.

cruisemonkey · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:37 pm Post subject:

Aussiekimchi · Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Location: SYDNEY

No pets allowed at orientation. No exceptions.

You really should consider getting the pooch sent over later.

You could put the lil' fella in a Korean kennel, but please...don't do this.
I put my pooch in one of these once and the poor fella was in pretty bad shape. And that was only for 2 days.

EricaSmile84 · Joined: 23 Jan 2008