Traveling with a dog

Hiking dog

Before you decide to bring your dog

Make sure your dog will enjoy your way of traveling!
Check with your veterinary so your best friend is healthy enough for travel.
Is it okay to bring a dog to your decided destination? Check with the Embassy!
Sometimes it can be useful to also check with the customs department.
It is not allowed crossing the borders with a dog on a bus since you don't go through a customs clearance.
Are you vaccinated? Don't forget the dog might need some as well.
Did you know that even a dog needs a passport to travel, so make sure all the papers are in the right order.

Useful things to know

Some countries prefer you have a muzzle on your dog in public spaces, make sure your dog is used to it.
If you are camping with a tent, make sure your dog is comfortable with the tent.
If your dog will have its own backpack it is important you follow the recommendations to begin with, and even start a little easier. How much a dog is allowed to carry depends on its weight. We don't recommend a dog carrying a backpack for several months.
Some dogs won't eat where they sleep, giving the food outside of the tent might help.
Strenuous exercise calls for proper nourishment! Something extra might be needed.

Usefull commands

Basic commands like "sit", "lie down" and "heel" will always be of great value.
To be able to hike without a leash in the safest way possible its important that your dog retreats to you when called.
Commands that tells the dog wich direction to go. Right, left, continue etc.
"Up" has been of great value for Vattie, especially when we climbed rocky areas.
We have also thought of bear encounters, and teaching your dog how to play dead might be helpfull...