Choosing the Right Dog Travel Kennel

Estimated Move Date: 02-11-2015
Reason: Military Move
From: Baltimore/Washington
To: Raimstein, Germany
Pets: Kiara is a female German Shepard, she is two and half years old and her weight is usually about 70 lbs. Louie is a male Japanese Akita and he is two and half years old as well, and his weight is about 75 lbs.

Dear PetRelocation,

 

I'm trying to find accurate information about what kennel buy for my dogs and how they can travel with me. Basically I've been reading different things online about kennels and sizes and I don't know what to buy or even if they can travel as checked baggage. They are both house-trained and kennel trained as well and are very friendly.

 

Thank You,

 

 

Hi Damon,

 

Thanks for contacting us with your pet travel question! The travel kennel is a very important part of the process so you're right to spend some time doing research.

 

Take a look at this information regarding how to choose the right dog travel crate. In short, it needs to be the right size and it needs to be airline-approved (we often use Petmate Sky Kennel brand crates). You'll probably need to measure your dogs (both their height and their length) and maybe even have them "try on" a crate at the pet store if possible.

 

For your information, here are the pet import requirements for Germany as well as the answers to a few common pet travel questions. We've helped many pets move safely to Germany -- here's the story of Maya's recent trip, for example.

 

Please contact us if you'd like a consultation about your move, and either way, good luck!