You’re ready to take the next step and relocate
internationally, but there might be one thing holding you back – the
possibility of having to leave your beloved pooch behind here in the States. Don’t
be sad; it doesn’t have to be that way. Bloom International Relocations
provide
some options on how you can bring your dog with you on your next adventure!
Don’t torture yourself by not including your dog on
this journey, but we suggest doing some research before the big move. Make sure
your new home would be suitable for your dog, too. Some countries require
additional documentation, depending on what kind of animal you are shipping.
However, if the environment is open and friendly, he will enjoy new friendships
there as well.
There are countries which are strict and have certain
regulations on the types of the animals that you can import into the country.
It is most likely that your dog will travel as cargo but that shouldn’t scare
you. The dog will be safely placed in his little crate. It would be a good idea
to begin training your dog for the moving experience beforehand so you can see
how he will react to spending an extended amount of time in a closed space.
If you have a little puppy that is only a few weeks old
– younger than eight weeks old, we would recommend not relocating the puppy with
you since flying and relocating can be too stressful for him, especially at
that young age. The same stands if your dog is too old; do not put him on a
long travel distance. We understand that this will be hard for you, but,
imagine the anxiety that the animal must go through at that age. If for any
reason, your dog seems too aggressive towards the strangers, think well if you
are going to ship him together with you. It may be extremely hard for the dog
to get used to the new environment.
If your dog is not permitted to fly internationally, or
you have a breed of dog that might not be able to physically fly very well and
are worried about your dog’s health and safety, there are some options for your
dog that don’t include air travel; opt for land shipping. You can give special
instructions for to the pet transporter and be sure that they will be taken
care of well during the land shipping.
If you are in the need of more information regarding
moving internationally with your dog, call Bloom International Relocations! For
any additional questions, feel free to reach out. We will be more than happy to
help.
