harkrishan
Answer
Before booking the flight: (This usually takes between 2 to 3 days if the Animal Quarantine center is close to your place)
- Take your doc to the vet that you usually take and update all vaccinations and their records; This vaccination booklet and if you dont have a booklet, a letter on the Doctors letterhead is extremely important to carry
- Once you get the letter from the doctor, based on where you live, you need to get across to the "Animal Quarantine Center" which are Government of India centers authorized to give you a certificate that your Pet is FREE of RABIES and other communicable diseases; At this place, usually based on how well you talk and how patient you are, the Vet/Chief Medical Officer will check your Pets records of vaccination (the earlier letter from your vet) and then issue a certificate. With this certificate you are GOOD TO GO. Some Animal Quarantine doctors expect you to bring the pet so that they can be checked by them before giving a letter
- The Animal quarantine center usually asks for your Pets Microchip details as well, so it helps if you have a Breed Certificate and the dog micro-chipped. This is not mandatory but some may insist and not give a certificate. This makes sense since micro-chip is the ONLY way to identify the pet after it boards an aircraft
After the Letter & Before boarding the aircraft: (this takes between 3 to 7 days based on what crate you want and whether you want to order for it online)
-- You need to buy a crate to put your pet inside; These crates cost anywhere between 3500 - 10,000 Indian Rupees based on the breed size, how fancy you want them to be etc
-- Ensure you buy a crate that is sufficiently airy and has place for the pet to move one full circle inside without hurting itself
-- Remember...the Crate ALSO has to carry inside a water dispense and a small bowl for dog food
-- Preferably have a small absorbent mattress put inside the crate so that even if the Pet passes urine, the matt absorbs it and it is comfortable for the pet to travel
After the crate, now the ticket:
-- For coming to the US, the best airline for Dogs/Cats/Small pets is Lufthansa; Emirates/Qatar and a few other airlines have issues in terms of carrying certain breeds of dogs (eg. They dont carry stub nosed dogs like boxers, pugs etc)
-- First book your ticket or the ticket of the PERSON who is travelling and then book the PET inside the same aircraft as ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE
-- Lufthansa takes the booking over phone based on the passenger reservation number and they arrange for a place in the aircraft cargo bay to fly along with the passenger
-- The pet(s)/Dog is NOT ALLOWED to travel inside the cabin and travels as a cargo in the LIVE ANIMALS area in the SAME AIRCRAFT
Pet Travelling in the Aircraft:
-- Once you do the booking, bring your pet inside the Crate to the Airport ALONG with your paperwork (the various certificates + anti rabies vaccination records) for checking-in
-- Airlines demand that the dogs Anti rabies vaccination is less than 3 months old and the certificate should reflect that date
-- Once you are ready for check-in (after scanning the crate separately through the scanners), put your dog back in and they would weight the crate with and without the dog
-- After they weigh, they would charge you anywhere between 250 to 500 US Dollars for the pet to travel as EXCESS BAGGAGE
-- Once you pay that using your cash, credit card etc, the PET is given an Excess baggage ticket and is ready to move
-- They would leave the pet with you and you can check it in just before you move to immigration
While the Pet in Transit:
-- Lufthansa as part of its package, takes care of the Pet very very well
-- The pet gets off at Frankfurt in a pet lounge and is taken around for a walk (for relieving) and is given some dog food and water before being put back inside
-- They are handled by trained dog handlers and they are in real good hands (as far as my information goes)
Check-out in the US:
-- Your dog would reach in the luggage conveyor area while you clear immigration and come to pick you luggage up
-- They can be picked up (still inside the crate) and taken to Quarantine section where the "Animal Quarantine Center" letter that you got in india, is seen by the officer + a visual inspection of the pet is done before letting you go out
After everything is over, you are now inside the US with your dog :)
Cost of this overall experience:
--------------------------------------------
Cost of Crate = 3,000 to 10,000 INR
Cost of Ticket = 250 to 500 USD (approx. 12,000 to 24,000 INR); The cost is so varied because if it is a small dog like a Chihuahua it would cost 250 dollars but if it is big dog like a boxer, german shepherd, labrador they charge 500 USD for the baggage)
(i am assuming that you dont have any other costs for vaccination + certificates, in general)
Hope this helps!! Enjoy your time
Before booking the flight: (This usually takes between 2 to 3 days if the Animal Quarantine center is close to your place)
- Take your doc to the vet that you usually take and update all vaccinations and their records; This vaccination booklet and if you dont have a booklet, a letter on the Doctors letterhead is extremely important to carry
- Once you get the letter from the doctor, based on where you live, you need to get across to the "Animal Quarantine Center" which are Government of India centers authorized to give you a certificate that your Pet is FREE of RABIES and other communicable diseases; At this place, usually based on how well you talk and how patient you are, the Vet/Chief Medical Officer will check your Pets records of vaccination (the earlier letter from your vet) and then issue a certificate. With this certificate you are GOOD TO GO. Some Animal Quarantine doctors expect you to bring the pet so that they can be checked by them before giving a letter
- The Animal quarantine center usually asks for your Pets Microchip details as well, so it helps if you have a Breed Certificate and the dog micro-chipped. This is not mandatory but some may insist and not give a certificate. This makes sense since micro-chip is the ONLY way to identify the pet after it boards an aircraft
After the Letter & Before boarding the aircraft: (this takes between 3 to 7 days based on what crate you want and whether you want to order for it online)
-- You need to buy a crate to put your pet inside; These crates cost anywhere between 3500 - 10,000 Indian Rupees based on the breed size, how fancy you want them to be etc
-- Ensure you buy a crate that is sufficiently airy and has place for the pet to move one full circle inside without hurting itself
-- Remember...the Crate ALSO has to carry inside a water dispense and a small bowl for dog food
-- Preferably have a small absorbent mattress put inside the crate so that even if the Pet passes urine, the matt absorbs it and it is comfortable for the pet to travel
After the crate, now the ticket:
-- For coming to the US, the best airline for Dogs/Cats/Small pets is Lufthansa; Emirates/Qatar and a few other airlines have issues in terms of carrying certain breeds of dogs (eg. They dont carry stub nosed dogs like boxers, pugs etc)
-- First book your ticket or the ticket of the PERSON who is travelling and then book the PET inside the same aircraft as ADDITIONAL BAGGAGE
-- Lufthansa takes the booking over phone based on the passenger reservation number and they arrange for a place in the aircraft cargo bay to fly along with the passenger
-- The pet(s)/Dog is NOT ALLOWED to travel inside the cabin and travels as a cargo in the LIVE ANIMALS area in the SAME AIRCRAFT
Pet Travelling in the Aircraft:
-- Once you do the booking, bring your pet inside the Crate to the Airport ALONG with your paperwork (the various certificates + anti rabies vaccination records) for checking-in
-- Airlines demand that the dogs Anti rabies vaccination is less than 3 months old and the certificate should reflect that date
-- Once you are ready for check-in (after scanning the crate separately through the scanners), put your dog back in and they would weight the crate with and without the dog
-- After they weigh, they would charge you anywhere between 250 to 500 US Dollars for the pet to travel as EXCESS BAGGAGE
-- Once you pay that using your cash, credit card etc, the PET is given an Excess baggage ticket and is ready to move
-- They would leave the pet with you and you can check it in just before you move to immigration
While the Pet in Transit:
-- Lufthansa as part of its package, takes care of the Pet very very well
-- The pet gets off at Frankfurt in a pet lounge and is taken around for a walk (for relieving) and is given some dog food and water before being put back inside
-- They are handled by trained dog handlers and they are in real good hands (as far as my information goes)
Check-out in the US:
-- Your dog would reach in the luggage conveyor area while you clear immigration and come to pick you luggage up
-- They can be picked up (still inside the crate) and taken to Quarantine section where the "Animal Quarantine Center" letter that you got in india, is seen by the officer + a visual inspection of the pet is done before letting you go out
After everything is over, you are now inside the US with your dog :)
Cost of this overall experience:
--------------------------------------------
Cost of Crate = 3,000 to 10,000 INR
Cost of Ticket = 250 to 500 USD (approx. 12,000 to 24,000 INR); The cost is so varied because if it is a small dog like a Chihuahua it would cost 250 dollars but if it is big dog like a boxer, german shepherd, labrador they charge 500 USD for the baggage)
(i am assuming that you dont have any other costs for vaccination + certificates, in general)
Hope this helps!! Enjoy your time
What dog breed should i buy?
Bobby
I live in India ( hyderabad )
I was planning on buying a dog..A pup to be precise
i've tried researching online about different kinds of breeds and stuff
as of now i only reached a decision of getting a female one
But i'm not able to decide on the breed yet as i find it a lot confusing
Here are the ones i liked :
beagle
golden retriever
Siberian husky
English spaniels (cocker and springer)
i hope someone can suggest me what im supposed to do
P.s
I live in an apartment.
i do go for jogging every morning.(mostly)
i would have time to take my dog for a walk in evening as well
Three times a day i don know yet..but morning and evening i would for sure
and yea.the dog might stay alone in the house during the week from 11 am to 5 pm..i guess 3 days or 4..
these are some questions which you may ask.so i told them
Im already viewing many sites about dog breeds and raising them and all that
im not interested to burden my dog with dog shows and all
i would teach it stuff for fun but nothing more
i just want her to be happy with me and listen to me and like me the same way i like her :)
Thanks in advance
My neighbors have a lab..they live in the 1st floor..exactly below my apartment
i didn't think much about the howling part.would they howl a lot when left alone ??
i actually don't care much..cause my next door neighbors hardly stay home :)
im not sure about the lucky break but after 6-7 months ill have someone at home all the time..probably have to stay alone 1 day a week in the day time
ok as per the replies i see i cant immediately buy a puppy
i dont want an adult one as i want to raise my own
so i have a couple of months before i buy one.even though i wont be home from 11-5 pm.there will be someone(parents or cousins) at home all the time.so that wont be a problem.
and thanks for the concern.i wont be getting evicted out from the apartment.as i told i live in india.no one here is going to do that and i own the place :) and my immediate neighbors are hardly home :P
Answer
Great for going for a female. It's been my experience that they are much easier to train and seem to catch on quicker than males.
1. Beagle-they are high energy and high maintenance. They were bred to hunt and be kenneled outdoors. If they get the scent of a rabbit, squirrel or another critter they will howl with excitement as they try to track it.
2. Golden retriever - just a lovely dog. You would do well with a golden in an apartment. Exercise is important as being overweight just plays hell with their hips. Will probably like you to throw a Frisbee or ball. It's the retriever part of them that loves this. If you go with a golden, keep the special toy (ball) hidden till you are on your walk. That makes the jogging/walking time all the more special.
3. Husky - great guard dogs, adorable puppies. They shed quite a bit but so does the golden. They can be a barky dog and could cause you complaints from your neighbors. They can be quite stubborn about training.
4. Spaniels - nice dogs and trainable as well. They too may bark when you are at work.
When you are at work, be sure to leave just water down. Till you can trust her, restrict the area she has when you are gone. Counting on the size of the dog, you may feed 1-2X daily. Try morning and evening. If you keep food down while you are gone then you will probably come home to a surprise gift. Feed and walk before you leave. Food in = food out! The run of the house or apartment may result in you finding surprises maybe weeks later. Don't put her in the bathroom. It's amazing how much damage a dog can do to a bathroom!
See if you can get your hands on a crate. They make some that are actually adjustable,grows with your dog. My dogs eat in their crates and often just hang out in it. It has become their bedroom and NOT a punishment. We do shut the door on the crate when the exterminator comes but generally the door is open. Dogs are by nature clean animals. If the crate is big enough for them to stand in and turn around in then it's a perfect size. An oversized crate allows the dog to potty in one corner and sleep in the other.
If you don't know how to crate train that too is simple. It's all about repetition. First you can slip a leash over pups head just maybe 2 feet from the crate. Pull gently towards the door saying "crate, crate, crate" or "bed" or whatever you want to call it. Guide the pup into the crate and when he is in give verbal praise and allow him to come right out. Due to his young age just do this for 2-3 minutes several times a day. The next step is once he is going willingly into the crate you stand somewhat at the side of the crate and as he tries to get out just gently(again the baby) shut the door in his face while saying your mantra "crate" All this can happen successfully in 3-4 days.
Don't give the pup too much room when unsupervised. Think about what damage a toddler could do to your belongs while unsupervised. What could they get into? They could chew on cords or furniture. They could go potty behind the sofa or eat your favorite sneakers.
You can put the pup in the crate while you are around the house. If she sees you pass through the room then she will stop worrying about being alone. While doing this leave her in the crate for 10-15 minutes at a time. Take it slow and remember you are building a good solid relationship with pup.
Great for going for a female. It's been my experience that they are much easier to train and seem to catch on quicker than males.
1. Beagle-they are high energy and high maintenance. They were bred to hunt and be kenneled outdoors. If they get the scent of a rabbit, squirrel or another critter they will howl with excitement as they try to track it.
2. Golden retriever - just a lovely dog. You would do well with a golden in an apartment. Exercise is important as being overweight just plays hell with their hips. Will probably like you to throw a Frisbee or ball. It's the retriever part of them that loves this. If you go with a golden, keep the special toy (ball) hidden till you are on your walk. That makes the jogging/walking time all the more special.
3. Husky - great guard dogs, adorable puppies. They shed quite a bit but so does the golden. They can be a barky dog and could cause you complaints from your neighbors. They can be quite stubborn about training.
4. Spaniels - nice dogs and trainable as well. They too may bark when you are at work.
When you are at work, be sure to leave just water down. Till you can trust her, restrict the area she has when you are gone. Counting on the size of the dog, you may feed 1-2X daily. Try morning and evening. If you keep food down while you are gone then you will probably come home to a surprise gift. Feed and walk before you leave. Food in = food out! The run of the house or apartment may result in you finding surprises maybe weeks later. Don't put her in the bathroom. It's amazing how much damage a dog can do to a bathroom!
See if you can get your hands on a crate. They make some that are actually adjustable,grows with your dog. My dogs eat in their crates and often just hang out in it. It has become their bedroom and NOT a punishment. We do shut the door on the crate when the exterminator comes but generally the door is open. Dogs are by nature clean animals. If the crate is big enough for them to stand in and turn around in then it's a perfect size. An oversized crate allows the dog to potty in one corner and sleep in the other.
If you don't know how to crate train that too is simple. It's all about repetition. First you can slip a leash over pups head just maybe 2 feet from the crate. Pull gently towards the door saying "crate, crate, crate" or "bed" or whatever you want to call it. Guide the pup into the crate and when he is in give verbal praise and allow him to come right out. Due to his young age just do this for 2-3 minutes several times a day. The next step is once he is going willingly into the crate you stand somewhat at the side of the crate and as he tries to get out just gently(again the baby) shut the door in his face while saying your mantra "crate" All this can happen successfully in 3-4 days.
Don't give the pup too much room when unsupervised. Think about what damage a toddler could do to your belongs while unsupervised. What could they get into? They could chew on cords or furniture. They could go potty behind the sofa or eat your favorite sneakers.
You can put the pup in the crate while you are around the house. If she sees you pass through the room then she will stop worrying about being alone. While doing this leave her in the crate for 10-15 minutes at a time. Take it slow and remember you are building a good solid relationship with pup.
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