The significant other has determined the hound will accompany us on our up coming road trip. We have had conflicting advice as to taking the dog across the Canadian American border to Skagway for the day.
Advice ranges from no problem to quarantine. She plans to take along the vaccination papers, but should anybody have any experience in this regard, it would be appreciated.
When leaving Alaska a few years back our daughter took her golden retriever and horse- oh yeah, and her husband and 6-month old daughter. Her vet was able to tell her which vaccinations were required and provided those, along with the proper paperwork. As I recall the certifications she had to carry for the horse included one from the vet verifying a recent health checkup and clean bill of health, but I don't recall that the same was necessary for the dog.
This was all pre- 9/11, so lots could have changed since then. I'd talk to your vet as well as the nearest customs office for verification.
Oh yeah.... Our daughter left her cat with us, planning to pick it up on a subsequent visit. Still here!
"This was all pre- 9/11, so lots could have changed since then."
Yeah, things have changed. Now they are screening for ECD's (Explosive Canine Devices). These devices are characterised by shedding copious quantities of hair at will, and a proclivity to rapid barking with only the slightest provocation (usally, but not limited to the presence of doggie treats).
Hound exhibits all these characteristics. I'd get rid of her other than she frightens off people who come to the door to promote their religion. If I was going as far over as Hank is located, I'd be tempted to trade for the cat.
We've taken our dogs over the border when we go to Nova Scotia several times. All we ever needed was the rabies certificate. No problems whatsoever. They usually never even check on the way back into the states!
My wife works for a veternary clinic. She says your dog should have an International Health Certificate, which you should be able to get at any veterinary clinic and your dog should be current on its rabies shots
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5 repliesThe significant other has determined the hound will accompany us on our up coming road trip. We have had conflicting advice as to taking the dog across the Canadian American border to Skagway for the day.
Advice ranges from no problem to quarantine. She plans to take along the vaccination papers, but should anybody have any experience in this regard, it would be appreciated.
Two thousand miles of dog hair!
Cheers,
Dave
When leaving Alaska a few years back our daughter took her golden retriever and horse- oh yeah, and her husband and 6-month old daughter. Her vet was able to tell her which vaccinations were required and provided those, along with the proper paperwork. As I recall the certifications she had to carry for the horse included one from the vet verifying a recent health checkup and clean bill of health, but I don't recall that the same was necessary for the dog.
This was all pre- 9/11, so lots could have changed since then. I'd talk to your vet as well as the nearest customs office for verification.
Oh yeah.... Our daughter left her cat with us, planning to pick it up on a subsequent visit. Still here!
Yeah, things have changed. Now they are screening for ECD's (Explosive Canine Devices). These devices are characterised by shedding copious quantities of hair at will, and a proclivity to rapid barking with only the slightest provocation (usally, but not limited to the presence of doggie treats).
-PB
Hound exhibits all these characteristics. I'd get rid of her other than she frightens off people who come to the door to promote their religion. If I was going as far over as Hank is located, I'd be tempted to trade for the cat.
Dave
My wife works for a veternary clinic. She says your dog should have an International Health Certificate, which you should be able to get at any veterinary clinic and your dog should be current on its rabies shots