Plans to take your dog to Canada? Hope it isn't before the next 30 days-

[Happy Gilmore]

New rules went into affect for taking your dog into Canada. You must apply for a permit 30 days PRIOR to traveling. Sucky deal. I wonder if they're being lenient about it with hunting season hitting. I just heard about this the other day and thought I'd share it to get the word out.

http://inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/dogs/commercial-dogs/eng/1365487901657/1365488040289

[jetjockey]

I wonder how that's going to affect all the Pro's who have summer camps in the Canadian prairies?  The US prairies might get crowded next summer becuse there are lots of Pros who head to Canada.

[stevemiller]

This doesnt surprise me at all,we cant bring things over here either.We do the same here in America all pets coming from over seas must go through these test and quarantines.A lot of diseases come in countries this way.How do you think parvo got here? 

[Goldeneye]

I just got back from Saskatchewan.  My chocolate lab traveled with me.  I did have my rabies paperwork and a health certificate with me.  All the border guards were interested in was the rabies paperwork.  I am told that about 5% of the time they will ask for the health certificate.  I offered the health certificate and they declined the need to see it.  No one on either side of the border said anything about a import permit. 

  I looked at your link.  It looks like it's specifically for domestic commercial dogs.  My dog I brought up to hunt with us does not fall in that category per their definition.  I don't think you'll be affected if you take your dog up there.  Just have the rabies paperwork and health certificate and your good. 

[Happy Gilmore]

Outside hunting season a lot of folks travel for training, dog shows, breeding purposes, hunt tests, trials etc- Looks like that's what they are after-

Rabies cert is all you've ever needed before.

[Goldeneye]

Outside hunting season a lot of folks travel for training, dog shows, breeding purposes, hunt tests, trials etc- Looks like that's what they are after-

Rabies cert is all you've ever needed before.

  The health certificate is listed on their webpage.  My vet told me that about 5% of the time you get a over zealous border agent that will require it.  Our border agents only cared about the rabies.  They also liked looking at the pretty guns we were bringing up.  LOL!

  One thing that did surprise me.  I got pulled into a office and was questioned on why I went to court in 2011.  It took me a few minutes but I remembered.  I contested a traffic ticket.  They had that I went to court in their system and I believe were looking at how I responded to the questioning.  Guess I gave the proper response because they let me in.

  If just hunting, no issue.  If for the purposes you listed, I guess you'll be getting a permit if your serious about going.

 

[WRL]

Outside hunting season a lot of folks travel for training, dog shows, breeding purposes, hunt tests, trials etc- Looks like that's what they are after-

Rabies cert is all you've ever needed before.

Dog shows, FTs etc all you have to have is the rabies, health cert and show that you are entered in an event. If you are going up for training, not sure on that. Shipping IN for breeding, that has been a problem for a little bit. Ran into that 3 years ago.

WRL

[WRL]

Paul, I just sent you an email I got from AKC yesterday.

WRL

[Knocker of rocks]

http://inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/dogs/commercial-dogs/eng/1365487901657/1365488040289

Just exactly how are dogs going on hunting trips or family vacations affected by
"Importing or Travelling with Domestic Dogs for Commercial Purposes"

This is the correct web site
http://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/pets

New rules went into affect for taking your dog into Canada

Your inferences are completely wrong.  The rules to family dogs are unchanged

[Happy Gilmore]

http://inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/dogs/commercial-dogs/eng/1365487901657/1365488040289

Just exactly how are dogs going on hunting trips or family vacations affected by
"Importing or Travelling with Domestic Dogs for Commercial Purposes"

This is the correct web site
http://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/pets

New rules went into affect for taking your dog into Canada

Your inferences are completely wrong.  The rules to family dogs are unchanged

Actually, you'd better check the rules if the dog is under 8 months old

[Knocker of rocks]

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/dogs/less-than-8-months/eng/1364370540346/1364370605533

How so?  No 30 day requirement

[Happy Gilmore]

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/dogs/less-than-8-months/eng/1364370540346/1364370605533

How so?  No 30 day requirement

Latest press release: 10-9-2013- if you do not have dog entered in an event for commercial purposes you must go through the permit process which takes 30 days.

FOR DOGS UNDER EIGHT MONTHS OF AGE ENTERING CANADA FROM THE UNITED STATES—Dog owners and exhibitors with dogs under eight months of age are now required to present proof of their entry in a dog show, trial, or other competitive event when crossing the American-Canadian border.  This is in addition to the already-existing requirements of:
A rabies certification (does not apply to animals three months old or younger)
a veterinary certificate of health whether or not they are accompanied by their owner
a microchip

[Happy Gilmore]

Where are the bolded comments? Lol