How to Ship a Dog

People love their dogs as if they were members of their family. Sometimes, people want to send their dogs to another location or they purchase or sell a dog that needs to be shipped. It is possible to safely ship a dog from one place to another place. Here are some steps on how to ship a pet dog properly and safely.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Check with the airlines about their rules and regulations when shipping a dog by plane. Many airlines will not accept a dog for shipping if the weather is too hot or too cold. Every airline has different rules and regulations for shipping dogs.
2. Take your dog to the vet for a check up and make sure that all of the dog's papers and shots are up to date. You never want to ship a sick dog. You can also ask the vet about a possible sedative for your dog. Most dog will travel much easier if they have been sedated during the trip.
3. Purchase a travel kennel for your dog. Make sure you choose a kennel that is big enough for the dog to lay down and move around inside. It has to be big enough to hold the dog, a toy, and some food and water for the trip.
4. Write your contact information with a permanent marker on the side of the kennel. This will help the official to locate you if the dog were to get lost during the transport.
5. Put the dog's collar and tags on him for the trip. This will help the dog to be identified if he were to get separated from his kennel. Make sure the tags have the dog's name and your name, address and telephone number.
6. Tell the transporter or the driver what medications and special instructions the dog will need during the trip.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use a reliable transporter who has experience in shipping dogs.
• Ask questions of the transporter so that you will feel more comfortable shipping your dog.
• Reward your dog when he arrives at his destination. Long trips are hard on most dogs.