Poodle Travel to the United States

Name: Rose
Number of Pets: 1
Pet Type: Dog
Pet Breed: Toy Poodle
From: Manila, Philippines
To: United States

Hi PetRelocation,

What are the requirements to bring my dog to United States? This is my kids' pet -- we bought our dog when they started studying here, but now they prefer to study in America. What should I do first? My flight is next week; please advise.

Thanks, hoping for your help.

Sincerely,
Rose
 

Hi Rose,

Thanks for getting in touch with us. The United States is one of the easier countries to tackle when it comes to importing a dog or other pet. The requirements are pretty standard and straightforward: your dog will need to have an up-to-date rabies vaccine and an International Health Certificate. Take a look at the US pet import rules for more details.

Beyond that you'll also need to secure an airline-approved travel crate, book a flight on a pet-friendly airline (we often use KLM, United and Lufthansa, for example), and you'll want to help your dog to be as prepared as possible through crate training, proper hydration and exercise before the flight. Here are a few ways to prepare your dog for air travel.

If you think you'd like some assistance with the move and want to learn more about our door-to-door services, please contact us. We also suggest you take a look at some real life pet travel stories on our blog -- they're fun to read and will give you a better idea of what to expect.

Thanks again for reaching out, and good luck with everything!