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Milla V
Our dog is a golden retriever that weighs 70 lbs. My dad wants to know how much it costs to take a dog like that to Norway? (we live in Houston)
Answer
Do you mean for holiday, or bringing your dog over permanently during a move? The process is so complicated that there's no way to do it for holiday unless you plan at least 6-7 months ahead of time.
You need to do the following, in this order:
1. Microchip.
2. Rabies vaccination and other shots up to date.
3. Test to make sure the rabies shot is active. It can only be carried out by a lab in Kansas, and you have to wait at least 120 days after the vaccination to be tested (but not more than a year). This is where the 6-month wait comes in.
4. Tapeworm treatment within 10 days of your flight, and again in Norway within 7 days of arrival.
5. Pet passport, which is just a health record that everything above was done correctly and in order.
6. Notify the Norwegian Food Safety Authority of your arrival.
So you have to consider the cost of all the vet visits and tests. Then you will need to buy an approved carrier for international travel. A dog that size can only fly as checked baggage or cargo. The price depends on the airline and how many layovers you have (avoid stopping in the UK, their rules are really strict, thus the costs are very high). You have to call the airline with the exact measurements and weight of the crate to get a price. I've seen it cost anywhere from $200 to over $1000 for US-Europe flights. I spent over $1000 to fly my pets within Europe when I moved, due to the strict regulations of the UK and the associated costs.
Do you mean for holiday, or bringing your dog over permanently during a move? The process is so complicated that there's no way to do it for holiday unless you plan at least 6-7 months ahead of time.
You need to do the following, in this order:
1. Microchip.
2. Rabies vaccination and other shots up to date.
3. Test to make sure the rabies shot is active. It can only be carried out by a lab in Kansas, and you have to wait at least 120 days after the vaccination to be tested (but not more than a year). This is where the 6-month wait comes in.
4. Tapeworm treatment within 10 days of your flight, and again in Norway within 7 days of arrival.
5. Pet passport, which is just a health record that everything above was done correctly and in order.
6. Notify the Norwegian Food Safety Authority of your arrival.
So you have to consider the cost of all the vet visits and tests. Then you will need to buy an approved carrier for international travel. A dog that size can only fly as checked baggage or cargo. The price depends on the airline and how many layovers you have (avoid stopping in the UK, their rules are really strict, thus the costs are very high). You have to call the airline with the exact measurements and weight of the crate to get a price. I've seen it cost anywhere from $200 to over $1000 for US-Europe flights. I spent over $1000 to fly my pets within Europe when I moved, due to the strict regulations of the UK and the associated costs.
How can i convince my dad to get a dog?
greenjelly
I'm sixteen and my dad refuses to let me get a dog. I am very responsible. I have a rabbit that i take care of. I'm willing to pay for the dog with my own money and clean up after it. I have nothing to do over the summer and I am at my house alone much of the time. We have a good sized house, and a very large yard. Also we've owned dogs before, but they died about five years ago. I really want a dog more than anything.
Answer
Even though you have proven that you are very responsible, dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.
A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
You'll be out on your own very soon and you can make up your own rules when you have your own place.
Even though you have proven that you are very responsible, dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.
A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?
BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
You'll be out on your own very soon and you can make up your own rules when you have your own place.
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