Travelling Paws  

I am very often asked by concerned customers how their pups will travel, but more important how will they cope with the traveling, I hope that this will help to put your mind at ease should you be thinking of purchasing a puppy from Induna Boerboels

As I ship quite a few pups to theUnited States and various other countries I found a way to make it less stressful for my pups, the customers, and myself.

When I first started shipping pups overseas I used to use an agent,since I never thought that there was any other way to go about it.

I wasn't happy as I worried about my little ones that I had brought up since birth going off into the " big blue yonder " and not knowing much about how they traveled and what the procedures were;

All I knew was that they were picked up from me during the course of the day by an agent, taken back to the agents premises and then taken to the airport well in advance of the flying time, what happened then I had no clue, so I made it my business to find out.

During my investigations I found out that I could apply for an Import / Export license and if I was lucky enough to be granted one I could do all my own exporting, this was like waving a red flag in front of a bull!!!! So off I went to arrange my license which I could only get once I had set up a company.

This is how " Travelling Paws " was born !!

My pups are given the greatest of consideration when sending them off on their big journey.

First they are given a crate that’s big enough for them and a blanket put inside to keep them warm, plus a chewy toy ( normally calf hide )

They are taken to the airport by myself only 30 minetes before deadline cut-off time for boarding the plane, which means that they are at home all day long as the flights only leave during the evenings.

I try to fly my animals using KLM as I have been told that they have been rated as having the best animal facilities in the world I do know that they take excellent care of my puppies as up to date I have not received any complaints.

They arrive in Amsterdam and stop over there, where they are cleaned and fed until they are put onto the forwarding flight to their destination by caring dedicated workers.

I then anxiously await for news from the new owners of their puppie’s arrival.

Dogs seem to travel very well, I think it could well be that inside the crate they feel snug and secure as they can not see too much of what is going on around them.

I do not give them any sedatives as I have been told by various vets that it is better for the animal to rather not have sedatives, some sedatives can cause epileptic fits and or strokes, so rather stay away from them if possible.

One very important tip which I wish all my customers to bear in mind is; that it is much better to leave your pup in the crate until you arrive at your final destination – this obviously being your home.

Most people think that they must take the pup out of the crate right upon arrival at the airport. This is normal thing to do but in these circumtanses but it is much better to rather wait until you get home or if that is too far, to wait until you are in an area that animals do not frequent to much.

Most animals are taken out for a little wander to urinate and defecate and naturally stretch to their legs. This is where all sorts of germs can be passed on to YOUR puppy, Please remember that at most your pup has only been vaccinated twice as it is to young to have be fully vaccinated. This means that his / her immune system is not up to full immunity and they are susceptible to picking up viruse’s or bacteria that may be hovering around. Much better to get them into your car and home where they will feel more secure and you know they are safe.

I hope this has helped you to feel more comfortable about your pets travelling experience.