Dog Travel to Australia: How Long Is the Quarantine?

Name: Renee
Number of Pets: 1
Pet Type: Dog
Pet Breed: Mixed (Lab/Sharpei)
From: Canada
To: Australia

Dear PetRelocation,

I read on your site that 180 days of the 190 quarantine can be completed in the country of origin. Forgive me, as I have never moved an animal before, but does that mean she has to go into a quarantine station here for 180 days?? I won't be able to have her at home with me.

Thanks,

Renee

Hi Renee,

Thanks for reaching out. We'd be happy to provide some information. While the process to move a dog to Australia does take 190 days when it's all said and done, your dog will only need to stay in a quarantine facility for 10 days, and that occurs at the very end after she has arrived in Australia. She will be home with you while you're still in Canada.

While you're still in Canada, you'll be preparing your dog for the move by completing various vaccines (which need to be done in a particular order and at particular times), and you'll also want to work on crate training if necessary. Check the Australia Government website for more information about what steps you'll need to complete.

Hopefully, this helps, Renee! We've moved many dogs and cats to Australia and would happily talk to you and/or help arrange your move. Just let us know if you're interested in discovering more, and good luck with everything!