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Travelling with a Dog!

 
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Angie



Joined: 11 Mar 2006

PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:01 am    Post subject: Travelling with a Dog! Reply with quote

Okay, so I got to Korea and bought a dog, I don't know why he was just cute! I'm wondering if anyone knows the process on taking the dog to Canada. I have read several websites saying that a dog entering Canada doesn't need to be quarantined. Any information you have, I'd love to hear it. Thanks
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peppermint



Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's the info for Canadian customs

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/dogse.shtml

You should also check with the airline because they'll have requirements to transport the dog safely
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sistersarah



Joined: 03 Jan 2004
Location: hiding out

PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i took my dog to canada that i got in korea and it was no problem. there is no quarantine. just get your vet to print you out the right papers (in english) that show your dog's shots are up to date.
it cost me a little over $200 to take him to canada. not too bad i thought. oh, he's just a poodle. guess it depends on the size.
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khyber



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Compunction Junction

PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I posted in the pusanweb forums for you angie.

It cost me 60$ (but again, she was a 3 month old pup)

ABSOLUTELY no quaruntine!
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seould'out



Joined: 02 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Travelling with a Dog! Reply with quote

Angie wrote:
Okay, so I got to Korea and bought a dog, I don't know why he was just cute! I'm wondering if anyone knows the process on taking the dog to Canada. I have read several websites saying that a dog entering Canada doesn't need to be quarantined. Any information you have, I'd love to hear it. Thanks


Size and weight of the dog + kennel will determine the cost. You MUST have a kennel that is large enough for the dog to turn around in. Food and water must be in the kennel, so try to get a spill-resistant bowl. This is an IATA regulation and the load master will check this. If you have a LARGE dog finding an appropriately-sized kennel in Korea may be difficult as this is the lap-dog nation. You can get a kennel made, but it'll be wood and heavy, and will add to the cost of shipping. Shipping an obese golden retriever in a wooden kennel (approx. 80kg) from Incheon to Dallas was $1300 on KAL.

Vaccinations must be up-to-date, and I recall the most recent rabies vaccination can be no earlier than 30 days before flying. A health certificate from the vet is also needed, and this has to be very recent; I recall no older than 10 days before flight.

For those will NOT accompany the dog on the trip you MUST get a written statement from the person who will pick up the dog at the destination airport. This was an airline requirement. The document will be given to the airline before it accepts the dog.

I used a freight-forwarding agent (Sabena Choi at HanYang, 02-717-3900) that picked up the dog, had the kennel made, etc. I took care of the vet documents.
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khyber



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Compunction Junction

PostPosted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I flew on Air Canada, I was told that:
1) the dog should NOT have food or water on the flight....(so if it's an IATA regulation it's either new or AC is ignoring it)
but
2) The owner should give the animal a little bit of food...and a bit of water but not a lot... you don't want to cause the animal discomfort.

I had no vet health statements (well, i had a 3 week old certificate)...


don't worry about big kennels....you CAN buy them...

Where do you live? I actually have one i NEED to get rid of.

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Shipping an obese golden retriever in a wooden kennel (approx. 80kg) from Incheon to Dallas was $1300 on KAL.
holy cow!

Ok...I'm just going to have to say that our experiences were completely different...

in terms of into canada, really don't fret about it too much. MAKE sure the that vet papers and shots are all good and there won't be any real problem.
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southboca



Joined: 07 Jul 2003
Location: Florida

PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:37 pm    Post subject: Dog stuff Reply with quote

Check out Chungmuro Station for dog stuff. There are a gazillion shops all selling pets and pet supplies. Last time I went, I think they had large size dog carriers in a couple of stores there.
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