How do I Ship a Dog to Another State

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This task can be daunting but the right guidance and knowledge, it can be stress free experience for you and your pet as well.
here are some options with basic details, you can rely on for shipping your dog to another state:

Ground Transportation:
Ground Transportation is safe and less in cost as compared to other transportation method:

• Professional Dog transporter:- If we talk about the cost of this method, it totally depends on distance and services, but hiring a professional dog transporter can be a safer option, some companies are there who will connect you to the experienced drivers, who will transport your dogs safely and with security.
• Drive yourself your dog:- You can also drive them yourself by road with you, stop on every four hours, find dog friendly hotels and make sure your dog's vaccinations are up-to-date.

Air Shipping:
Air shipping is the fastest way to transport you dog but it's the most expensive as well and also comes with some inherent risks, here are some options of Air shipping,

• In Cabin Travel:- Small dog, under 15 ponds, can travel with you if the carrier fits under the seat in front of you, this option can be more safe and less stressful.
• Checked Baggage:- Most airline transport pets in cargo holds, where the temperature is safer and cooler for animals, airlines monitor the temperature of cargo holds for checking if it's in the safe rage for animals or not, according to Air India.
• Specialized Transporter:- Some companies are specialized in pet transporting, they take all responsibility from booing to pick-up on delivery.

Preparation and Requirements:

• Health Certificate:- Have a health check-up certification, within 10 days of travelling, from your veterinary before travelling.
• Familiar Items:- Toy, bedding and other stuffs of your pet, pack it all for them to make comfortable during the travelling.
• Up-to-date vaccination record:- Research first, for each state your dog is travelling through to make sure that your dog is vaccinated according to those state's laws.

Costs:
Costs of shipping totally depends upon the mode of transportation, services and of-course on distance, some estimated costs are as follows;

• Air Shipping: Rs20,000 to Rs30,000
• Road Transport: Rs15 to Rs20 per kilometer.
• Train transportation: Rs10,000 to Rs20,000