Taking a dog to India?

vera · Mar 4th, 2006, 08:26

Consider "breaking your dog in" to your absence by having him stay with friends for varying amounts of time so that he gets used to your absence. Going from all to nothing is a tough thing for him I bet.
Also, perhaps consult a veterinarian who might even refer you to a dog trainer for advice.

PRIYA · Mar 6th, 2006, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindakka

The question is really......do you love your dog enough to leave it or will you take the chance that something could go horribly wronG?

Give the furry one a big hug and kiss now!

Lindakka

Exactly!!! I wouldn't take the chance either and with it being a big dog it would cause even more of a problem - you can't just "pick him up" and carry him when street dogs are looking on. The street dogs in India, as Nick said, are very territorial.
Personally, I would feel happier knowing that my dog was safe at home in familiar surroundings than risking his safety/well-being in India. I'm sure, when you eventually get to India and see what we're on about, you'll fully understand. Think of the welcome you'll get when you return home

Just my 2¢ worth.

Judi · Mar 6th, 2006, 18:04

[quote=timsha] Obviously my dog is a mountain dog we wouldnt even consider exposing him to the heat of rajasthan or southern india....himachal and ladakh would be on the itinery. QUOTE]

Does your particular dog ( i.e. not the breed) come from the mountains? Just because he is a mountain breed does not mean he will be comfortable (or safe there). Dachshunds are 'bred' for badger hunting, but you can bet your sweet life that most of these pampered pets would turn tail and run when confrnted with a badger!

I have no experience of travelling with a dog, but this query seems more about you than about the welfare of the dog in question. If you and he can't bear to be parted - don't go to India.

Nick-H · Mar 6th, 2006, 19:57

Nail hit on head, Judi.

Wolfpup · Mar 24th, 2006, 21:43

I am moving to Goa, and taking a Boerboel with me. You can import the dog no problem. I met someone who used to work in a dog sanctary, so I presume they have vets.

traceyam · Mar 25th, 2006, 06:03

Leave the dog at home.

goangoangone · Mar 25th, 2006, 06:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfpup

I am moving to Goa, and taking a Boerboel with me. You can import the dog no problem. I met someone who used to work in a dog sanctary, so I presume they have vets.

They have vets. Like the one who diagnosed rabies in a buffalo at Benaulim 2 days ago.

bijapuri · Mar 25th, 2006, 08:11

Bad news:
In 36 years of traveling, I have never seen anyone take their dog onto a bus, or train, or into any type of lodging anywhere in India. Lots of indians, in my experience (I took care of a dog in BLR my last trip) are VERY afraid of dogs, even my Rusty the wonder daschund

. Among the zillions of street dogs, Ticks are ubiquitous and rabies pandemic.
Good news:
re. pooper scoopers? . . . HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!

rusty's pix:
http://flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/sets/1548671/

Almoraboy · Mar 25th, 2006, 15:17

hi,
i had kept a dog from 1990 to 1998 (almost 8.5 yrs). at that time my dad was posted in nainital, a hill station in uttaranchal (i was still in skool). so we used to go down to kathgodam pretty often to visit my granny, almost every second weekend. we took our doggie along with us eevrytime, and it was not a problem at all. however, he was not 45 kgs, he was just a small spitz (10-15 kgs). we used to take the taxi, along with other passengers. normally we took the rear seats, since my doggie always preferred to sit in the window seat. also, we have taken him in a bus (when there was no taxi). there is no problem in that since he neevr troubled the other passengers as long as he got a window seat. u will have to take a ticket for him also, and u will get 1 seat extra. he has travelled with us in nainital, kathgodam, tezpur (in assam), kanpur, allahabad and patna (these were the places wwe were posted while he was with us). in fact, he went from kathgodam to tezpur (in assam) in a truck with some helpers (though he never liekd it) and also back from tezpur to kanpur. not only that, i have taken him from tallital to mallital (different parts of nainital) in a rickshaw. so it is very much possible to take ur dog along with u as long as he does not trouble others. ignore the stares of other ppl in buses. in taxis, no one will mind. and the mountain air will do him good.

. i can't say anything about airplanes though.

usha · Apr 3rd, 2006, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almoraboy

hi,
i had kept a dog from 1990 to 1998 (almost 8.5 yrs). at that time my dad was posted in nainital, a hill station in uttaranchal (i was still in skool). so we used to go down to kathgodam pretty often to visit my granny, almost every second weekend. we took our doggie along with us eevrytime, and it was not a problem at all. however, he was not 45 kgs, he was just a small spitz (10-15 kgs). we used to take the taxi, along with other passengers. normally we took the rear seats, since my doggie always preferred to sit in the window seat. also, we have taken him in a bus (when there was no taxi). there is no problem in that since he neevr troubled the other passengers as long as he got a window seat. u will have to take a ticket for him also, and u will get 1 seat extra. he has travelled with us in nainital, kathgodam, tezpur (in assam), kanpur, allahabad and patna (these were the places wwe were posted while he was with us). in fact, he went from kathgodam to tezpur (in assam) in a truck with some helpers (though he never liekd it) and also back from tezpur to kanpur. not only that, i have taken him from tallital to mallital (different parts of nainital) in a rickshaw. so it is very much possible to take ur dog along with u as long as he does not trouble others. ignore the stares of other ppl in buses. in taxis, no one will mind. and the mountain air will do him good.

. i can't say anything about airplanes though.

I would love to take my Lab along with me whenever i am travelling ....but then so far i took him only when i am travelling in my own vechicle. Never tried in other ....

Wolfpup · Apr 3rd, 2006, 22:10

Does anyone have any positive experiences with dogs in India? I am moving to India and was thinking of bring my dog as a pet guard dog. I am not so sure anymore.

Almoraboy · Apr 3rd, 2006, 22:36

i think i am going against the general agreement on this thread, but my experiences have been pretty positive. there r many many many pet owners in india, and all those ppl who r in transferrable jobs usually take their dogs with them when they move from one station to the another. and as i posted in my previous thread, my dog has been to many many places in india, as we were transferred or just went to meet our relatives. but of course, he was very very well behaved. there might be a few stray incidents, but overall things were pretty fine. and if u r worried about taking him in the streets and r worried about stray dogs, carry a leash for your dog and a nice strong stick for the stray dogs. also, if they come near growling, don't hesitate to throw stones at them. they run away pretty quickly, u just have to convey them the message that u r not afraid. nowadays also, since i am on a holiday at home, i take our pet dog out for walks at least 6 times a day (i have nothing else to do). and stray dogs r never a problem. just a wave of the stick or a stone throw or a simple "hut" (hindi version of shoo) will make them go away. as for ticks, we used no-tix powder. any problems, then u can get hold of many vets in even mid sized towns.

usha · Apr 4th, 2006, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almoraboy

i think i am going against the general agreement on this thread, but my experiences have been pretty positive. there r many many many pet owners in india, and all those ppl who r in transferrable jobs usually take their dogs with them when they move from one station to the another. and as i posted in my previous thread, my dog has been to many many places in india, as we were transferred or just went to meet our relatives. but of course, he was very very well behaved. there might be a few stray incidents, but overall things were pretty fine. and if u r worried about taking him in the streets and r worried about stray dogs, carry a leash for your dog and a nice strong stick for the stray dogs. also, if they come near growling, don't hesitate to throw stones at them. they run away pretty quickly, u just have to convey them the message that u r not afraid. nowadays also, since i am on a holiday at home, i take our pet dog out for walks at least 6 times a day (i have nothing else to do). and stray dogs r never a problem. just a wave of the stick or a stone throw or a simple "hut" (hindi version of shoo) will make them go away. as for ticks, we used no-tix powder. any problems, then u can get hold of many vets in even mid sized towns.

Hey hey... are you an animal lover\dog lover...or only pet dog lover???
I cant stand cruelty to any animals...

. U will hardly see my lab in a cage\chained. Well trained labs. No need of proffessional trainer tooo...

JUST LOVE THEM. They will adjust ........

ush
Ps. I first love is Oblix

,(a charactor from one of my fav comics, second love is Prof calculous.

(Tintin fame

Almoraboy · Apr 4th, 2006, 10:51

hello there,
i am an animal lover .. and not just a pet lover

. i even love the animals u find in comics (like dogmatix, snowy and raaket). anywyas, u seem to have misinterpreted my remarks about taking a stick along with u. it is to ward off stray dogs when u r travelling with your dog .. if there seems to be trouble brewing. i also kept my dog open in oour house premises all the time. but while travelling with other ppl in a taxi or a bus, we used to keep him on a leash. see, the thing is, he always preferred the window seat (all dogs do). and if he would see any monkey outside, then he will almost invariably try to jump outside. so the elash is an essential thing. and we never ever kept him in a cage.
btw, if u r taking ur dog out for a walk or are going through a crowded town/village and other dogs trouble u and r not going away even after u swish a stick in the air, there is still one more trick. carry a bottle of cold water with u and throw it on the stray dogs. they will most probably run away on this.

PortieOwner · Apr 22nd, 2006, 01:24

It sounds like quite an adventure. If you have a private car it would not be a problem but be very careful of the heat and leaving the dog alone. I doubt national parks or important historical sites allow dogs.

I have seen plenty of Indians with pet dogs. It is a middle class and upper class thing (although poor people have been known to help take care of street dog families). My wife's uncle's family has a gigantic dog and they walk him several times a day in a Delhi neighborhood. Other friends there have dogs and I see dog owners walking their pets in the evenings.

I would not let a dog outdoors unattended at all. There are cobras and other dangerous animals around. Not sure what the risk is from street dogs, I have not seen them have a problem with a domesticated dog on a walk (with a leash). You might have to carry a few stones in your pocket to defend yourself. Be very careful around cows. The cows may get spooked by a big dog, and you do not want your dog injuring a cow--that would be bad mojo.

Make sure you have tick repellent for the dog.

Mar 4th, 2006, 08:26	#16
vera Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vail, Colorado Posts: 18	practice or dog specialists Consider "breaking your dog in" to your absence by having him stay with friends for varying amounts of time so that he gets used to your absence. Going from all to nothing is a tough thing for him I bet. Also, perhaps consult a veterinarian who might even refer you to a dog trainer for advice.

Mar 6th, 2006, 18:04	#18
Judi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 458	[quote=timsha] Obviously my dog is a mountain dog we wouldnt even consider exposing him to the heat of rajasthan or southern india....himachal and ladakh would be on the itinery. QUOTE] Does your particular dog ( i.e. not the breed) come from the mountains? Just because he is a mountain breed does not mean he will be comfortable (or safe there). Dachshunds are 'bred' for badger hunting, but you can bet your sweet life that most of these pampered pets would turn tail and run when confrnted with a badger! I have no experience of travelling with a dog, but this query seems more about you than about the welfare of the dog in question. If you and he can't bear to be parted - don't go to India. __________________ It is better to light a candle than complain about the darkness.

Mar 6th, 2006, 19:57	#19
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,870	Nail hit on head, Judi. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 25th, 2006, 06:03	#21
traceyam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 426	Leave the dog at home. __________________ "Don't you sometimes wish the arctic was strawberry flavoured?" -- Thermoman

Mar 25th, 2006, 08:11	#23
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	Bad news: In 36 years of traveling, I have never seen anyone take their dog onto a bus, or train, or into any type of lodging anywhere in India. Lots of indians, in my experience (I took care of a dog in BLR my last trip) are VERY afraid of dogs, even my Rusty the wonder daschund . Among the zillions of street dogs, Ticks are ubiquitous and rabies pandemic. Good news: re. pooper scoopers? . . . HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!! rusty's pix: http://flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/sets/1548671/ __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Mar 24th, 2006, 21:43	#20
Wolfpup Wolfpup Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Goa, India Posts: 25	I am moving to Goa, and taking a Boerboel with me. You can import the dog no problem. I met someone who used to work in a dog sanctary, so I presume they have vets.

Mar 25th, 2006, 15:17	#24
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	hi, i had kept a dog from 1990 to 1998 (almost 8.5 yrs). at that time my dad was posted in nainital, a hill station in uttaranchal (i was still in skool). so we used to go down to kathgodam pretty often to visit my granny, almost every second weekend. we took our doggie along with us eevrytime, and it was not a problem at all. however, he was not 45 kgs, he was just a small spitz (10-15 kgs). we used to take the taxi, along with other passengers. normally we took the rear seats, since my doggie always preferred to sit in the window seat. also, we have taken him in a bus (when there was no taxi). there is no problem in that since he neevr troubled the other passengers as long as he got a window seat. u will have to take a ticket for him also, and u will get 1 seat extra. he has travelled with us in nainital, kathgodam, tezpur (in assam), kanpur, allahabad and patna (these were the places wwe were posted while he was with us). in fact, he went from kathgodam to tezpur (in assam) in a truck with some helpers (though he never liekd it) and also back from tezpur to kanpur. not only that, i have taken him from tallital to mallital (different parts of nainital) in a rickshaw. so it is very much possible to take ur dog along with u as long as he does not trouble others. ignore the stares of other ppl in buses. in taxis, no one will mind. and the mountain air will do him good. . i can't say anything about airplanes though. __________________ Trek blog over here

Apr 3rd, 2006, 22:10	#26
Wolfpup Wolfpup Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Goa, India Posts: 25	Does anyone have any positive experiences with dogs in India? I am moving to India and was thinking of bring my dog as a pet guard dog. I am not so sure anymore.

Apr 3rd, 2006, 22:36	#27
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	i think i am going against the general agreement on this thread, but my experiences have been pretty positive. there r many many many pet owners in india, and all those ppl who r in transferrable jobs usually take their dogs with them when they move from one station to the another. and as i posted in my previous thread, my dog has been to many many places in india, as we were transferred or just went to meet our relatives. but of course, he was very very well behaved. there might be a few stray incidents, but overall things were pretty fine. and if u r worried about taking him in the streets and r worried about stray dogs, carry a leash for your dog and a nice strong stick for the stray dogs. also, if they come near growling, don't hesitate to throw stones at them. they run away pretty quickly, u just have to convey them the message that u r not afraid. nowadays also, since i am on a holiday at home, i take our pet dog out for walks at least 6 times a day (i have nothing else to do). and stray dogs r never a problem. just a wave of the stick or a stone throw or a simple "hut" (hindi version of shoo) will make them go away. as for ticks, we used no-tix powder. any problems, then u can get hold of many vets in even mid sized towns.

Apr 4th, 2006, 10:51	#29
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	hello there, i am an animal lover .. and not just a pet lover . i even love the animals u find in comics (like dogmatix, snowy and raaket). anywyas, u seem to have misinterpreted my remarks about taking a stick along with u. it is to ward off stray dogs when u r travelling with your dog .. if there seems to be trouble brewing. i also kept my dog open in oour house premises all the time. but while travelling with other ppl in a taxi or a bus, we used to keep him on a leash. see, the thing is, he always preferred the window seat (all dogs do). and if he would see any monkey outside, then he will almost invariably try to jump outside. so the elash is an essential thing. and we never ever kept him in a cage. btw, if u r taking ur dog out for a walk or are going through a crowded town/village and other dogs trouble u and r not going away even after u swish a stick in the air, there is still one more trick. carry a bottle of cold water with u and throw it on the stray dogs. they will most probably run away on this.

Apr 22nd, 2006, 01:24	#30
PortieOwner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 351	It sounds like quite an adventure. If you have a private car it would not be a problem but be very careful of the heat and leaving the dog alone. I doubt national parks or important historical sites allow dogs. I have seen plenty of Indians with pet dogs. It is a middle class and upper class thing (although poor people have been known to help take care of street dog families). My wife's uncle's family has a gigantic dog and they walk him several times a day in a Delhi neighborhood. Other friends there have dogs and I see dog owners walking their pets in the evenings. I would not let a dog outdoors unattended at all. There are cobras and other dangerous animals around. Not sure what the risk is from street dogs, I have not seen them have a problem with a domesticated dog on a walk (with a leash). You might have to carry a few stones in your pocket to defend yourself. Be very careful around cows. The cows may get spooked by a big dog, and you do not want your dog injuring a cow--that would be bad mojo. Make sure you have tick repellent for the dog.

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