traveling with 2 small dogs

paintbusters · Mar 18th, 2008, 12:51

Wife and I plan
extended stay in india, perhaps multipule entries, etc. What problems might arise traveling with two 5 lb. dogs. Not about vets, but how indians might react, hotels, cabs, restaurants, to dogs as pocket companions. Feedback esp. anecdotes appreciated. thanks

brownboy66 · Mar 18th, 2008, 12:58

Mod note.

Hi. Have moved your thread as there are a few more "travelling with...." type questions here - so maybe a better chance of getting an answer. Thanks.

puchoo · Mar 18th, 2008, 13:07

Its not something routine in India..... cabs will not have a problem (as long as they dont bite the driver

) but i am not too sure of how hotels and restaurants are going to react to be quite frank... in all my years here i am yet to see this sight.....in a proper sit down place that is.....

....be prepared for a lot of staring

, i would probably be looking over a few times if i was on the table next you!!

Out of curiosity why would you be wanting to travel with them to begin with? There's no alternative solution/option?

Aishah · Mar 18th, 2008, 13:17

Paintbusters - you may find some hotels don't allow them, some will. I very much doubt if inside restaurants will be allowed.
Travelling 1A or 2or3 Tier A/C by train I have never seen dogs inside or other animals for that matter. May be not permissible on these classes? And I have never seen dogs on buses either. If you had your own vehicle I guess no problem! I think like puchoo they may be a problem for much travelling about - but if you intend staying for quite a while in one area then no problem.
It is very rare to see Indians out and about with pet dogs...

puchoo · Mar 18th, 2008, 13:54

Are you looking at being stationed in one place or moving around quite a lot? As Aishah mentioned if one place then your problems are reduce greatly, if you are going to be moving around then maybe you could consider putting them in a boarding house for a while.

Other than hotels you will rarely see a "No Pets allowed" sign, the problem is that it will be along the lines of a culture shock to most restaurants...they dont let the "holy cow" in , i doubt that they will let an 'un-holy'

dog inside.... but again i am talking about proper sit down places which would also cover fast food joints such as Mcdonalds etc not dhabas , open cafe's and so on.

edwardseco · Mar 18th, 2008, 13:55

A specialized area and there have been posters here (2 including jeanneleez) who do this. Few medium and low end places advertize that they accept pets. Some sites:
http://www.whenwetravel.com/travel_d...dly_hotels.jsp
http://www.puppylove.in/columns.html
Most of the places that advertize in India are high end. I imagine that in that wonderful Indian way you can negotiate on the spot in lesser establishments.
I don't think they are allowed on trains unless in the baggage compartment. But, you can rent a car and driver easily and call the shots..

Nick-H · Mar 18th, 2008, 14:29

There are a couple of threads here about train travel with dogs; you have to book an entire First-class-AC compartment, when you can take your dog with you, or accommodation for [I think only one] dog is available in the baggage compartment. First come, first served; if its already taken you must miss the train.

Not all drivers will accept the job of taking the dogs in their car: they may be worried about their cars being fouled, and may not be prepared to accept that this won't happen.

Mar 18th, 2008, 12:51	#1
paintbusters Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cincinnati, ohio USA Posts: 26	traveling with 2 small dogs Wife and I plan extended stay in india, perhaps multipule entries, etc. What problems might arise traveling with two 5 lb. dogs. Not about vets, but how indians might react, hotels, cabs, restaurants, to dogs as pocket companions. Feedback esp. anecdotes appreciated. thanks

Mar 18th, 2008, 13:07	#3
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	Its not something routine in India..... cabs will not have a problem (as long as they dont bite the driver ) but i am not too sure of how hotels and restaurants are going to react to be quite frank... in all my years here i am yet to see this sight.....in a proper sit down place that is..... ....be prepared for a lot of staring , i would probably be looking over a few times if i was on the table next you!! Out of curiosity why would you be wanting to travel with them to begin with? There's no alternative solution/option? __________________ Cheers! Indiamike Mod team............ puchoo.wordpress.com

Mar 18th, 2008, 13:17	#4
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,616	Paintbusters - you may find some hotels don't allow them, some will. I very much doubt if inside restaurants will be allowed. Travelling 1A or 2or3 Tier A/C by train I have never seen dogs inside or other animals for that matter. May be not permissible on these classes? And I have never seen dogs on buses either. If you had your own vehicle I guess no problem! I think like puchoo they may be a problem for much travelling about - but if you intend staying for quite a while in one area then no problem. It is very rare to see Indians out and about with pet dogs... __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	Are you looking at being stationed in one place or moving around quite a lot? As Aishah mentioned if one place then your problems are reduce greatly, if you are going to be moving around then maybe you could consider putting them in a boarding house for a while. Other than hotels you will rarely see a "No Pets allowed" sign, the problem is that it will be along the lines of a culture shock to most restaurants...they dont let the "holy cow" in , i doubt that they will let an 'un-holy' dog inside.... but again i am talking about proper sit down places which would also cover fast food joints such as Mcdonalds etc not dhabas , open cafe's and so on.

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	A specialized area and there have been posters here (2 including jeanneleez) who do this. Few medium and low end places advertize that they accept pets. Some sites: http://www.whenwetravel.com/travel_d...dly_hotels.jsp http://www.puppylove.in/columns.html Most of the places that advertize in India are high end. I imagine that in that wonderful Indian way you can negotiate on the spot in lesser establishments. I don't think they are allowed on trains unless in the baggage compartment. But, you can rent a car and driver easily and call the shots..

Mar 18th, 2008, 14:29	#7
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	There are a couple of threads here about train travel with dogs; you have to book an entire First-class-AC compartment, when you can take your dog with you, or accommodation for [I think only one] dog is available in the baggage compartment. First come, first served; if its already taken you must miss the train. Not all drivers will accept the job of taking the dogs in their car: they may be worried about their cars being fouled, and may not be prepared to accept that this won't happen.