If you have intentions of traveling with your dog to Canada, it is absolutely not out of place. I mean, you won’t be stopped from moving to Canada with your furry friend.
However, you still need to prepare very well, and there are a few rules you need to follow. Through this guide, we’ll show you a few rules you’ll need to follow so as not to encounter problems when traveling to Canada with your dog.
1. Plan Ahead
Before you even begin your journey, you need to plan yourself properly. There are some salient questions you need to ask yourself:Firstly, where are you going?
Secondly, how do you intend on traveling? Is it by car, train, or plane?Finally, is the place you are going to stay pet-friendly?These questions are very important because while some hotels, cabins, and Airbnbs in Canada do allow dogs, many actually don’t.
Also, try to always double-check these facts and also read reviews. This is because some national parks do allow dogs, but they most likely may also have leash rules.
2. Visit the Vet
Before you begin making your trip, we strongly advise that you take your dog to the vet. It is very important that your dogs are not only healthy but also very much up to date on their vaccinations.
If you happen to be flying or maybe crossing any borders, there may be a need for you to also provide a health certificate from the vet.
Ask your vet about motion sicknessRequest for anxiety medication (if your dog gets nervous)Request for fleas and tick preventionAsk your vet to recommend travel-friendly foods or snacks suitable for your dog
3. Traveling by Car
Traveling by roads is probably one of the easiest ways for you to travel to Canada with your dog. Obviously, dogs usually like riding cars, but you also need to consider their safety.
Here are some ways you can keep your dog safe in the car:Make sure you are using a seatbeltAlternatively, you can use a crate
Never allow them to ride with their heads in a window; things could easily get ugly
Always take breaks after every 2 to 3 hours so they could take some water and probably snacks
Never leave your dog alone in the car
Your dog travel bag should be packed with:Enough waterA bowlFoodPoop bagsLeashToysA blanket
4. Flying with Your Dog
Many airlines in Canada, for example, WestJet and Air Canada, will allow you to fly with your dog either in the cabin or cargo.
The size of your dog will go a long way in deciding if they’ll be allowed in the cabin or cargo.
If you are flying with a small dog, they’ll be allowed in a cabin in a soft-sided carrier that is positioned under the seat
If you are going with a larger dog, then you might need to travel in the cargo area in a hard-sided kennel
Before flying with your dog, there are certain things you need to know:Book very early, as airlines usually have limits on how many pets are allowed per flight
Expect fees of around $50 to $100You will need a carrier or crate that is approved by the airlineAlways check the airline’s rules about pets (different airlines have different rules)
5. Train Travel and Public Transport
Rail will allow those with small dogs to travel some routes, but not every route. However, there are size limits to the kind of dogs you are allowed to carry.
There are also carrier rules too. Larger dogs are not allowed in most situations. If you are in places like Toronto or Vancouver, city buses and subways sometimes allow you to carry small dogs in carriers.
So it is best you check local rules in those local areas before travelling. If you follow the instructions and information in this post, you won’t have any problems travelling with your dogs to Canada.
