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September 1, 2020

Transporting Your Dog Across Country Safely

transporting your dog across country safely

Moving home is a stressful and chaotic time for everyone.  More so if you have a pet and let’s be honest here – pet relocation which you may face won’t be a walk in the park either.  Moving house can have a big impact on your dog. Our lives are based around routines and our animal friends too feed very much off our emotions.  Any disruption to you and your routine can also be a difficult time for your dog.

Special care has to be taken when transporting your furry family member to another home whether across country or across the border. Simple strategies can help make moving house with your dog easier and safer for the both of you.  The preparation period before moving is crucial for the success of the entire relocation. It is even more important to make the right decisions as far as arranging the proper pet transport.

The easiest way to ship a pet across country is  to have the pet with you in your car as you embark on a cross country journey to your new place.  Your presence next to you pet will have a calming effect on your pet’s nerves and this will lessen the stress, anxiety and fear  of the  sudden changes in their life. Your dog will know that you will protect it no matter what happens and that reassurance can contribute to a largely problem-free move for all of you.

However, if this option is not possible, there is no need to panic. You may need to contact specialized pet shipping services such as Shiply to connect you to reliable and reputable pet transportation companies that can transport your dog.

Below are the following questions you have to ask the transport service to help evaluate your options:

The number of stops the vehicle will make for other deliveries

It is unlikely the pet shipping company will provide a direct door-to-door service. If the truck make a number of stops during the journey, it can significantly add to travel time and this could cause a high level of stress for your dog.

Are there other animals travelling at the same time?

Having a variety of pets can be extremely stressful for your dog. It is best to to avoid options where there are a number of pets in a single transport.

Is your pet travelling in a climate-controlled environment?

All shipping companies are required to provide a climate-control shipping compartment when transporting animals but not all options are the same. Remember to ask how the temperature is maintained and the type of ventilation that is present.

The type of crate used?

Be sure to inspect ahead of time the type of crates that the shipper is providing.  Make sure that it is large enough and properly ventilated. If your dog is not used to being in a crate, you may want to consider other options or spend time to get him used to being in one prior to the trip.

Feeding schedule

Check and confirm how, when and what your dog will be fed.  Do ensure that your dog receives his regular diet.

Sleeping arrangements if it is an overnight trip

Ask if the driver will be sleeping in the van with your pet in case special attention is required.

Do weigh in all possible options for shipping your pet safely and choose the safest and easiest transportation method for your four-legged pal.

 

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