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has anyone moved a dog from tropics to London?


tutorse22

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Hi all,


Has anyone got experience of transporting/resettling a dog from a tropical country --> London? Or knows anyone who's done it?


The dog in question is 6 years old, mixed breed. She is a lovely, sweet-tempered, medium-sized, spayed. However she has always lived outdoors in an enclosed garden all year round, and has never needed to be housetrained or walked on the lead etc. Obviously London life would be entirely different for her if she were to come here.


Any dog-owners out there who know of dogs who've made a similar transition? If so, would love to discuss! Please get in touch!


thanks,

Claire

You might be better off posting this in the Lounge, or even the Family Room, where the thread might get more exposure.


My experience with pets has been that they're quite adaptable to relocation, as long as you give them plenty of love and attention, though I've never had to relocate a pet overseas. I think the main concern would be how long your pet might have to spend in quarantine, and what you can do to reduce that time. xx

Thanks, they don't need to do quarantine these days (at least not from the country she'd be coming from), it's just various jabs and a vet sign-off. My sister is a vet so that aspect is ok, thanks. I was asking more about: (a) indoor living (b) transitioning to sleeping at night © having to walk on a lead etc (d) adapting to a cold climate (e) housetraining at age 6. Etc. If anyone has made a similar transition they will know the sorts of issues I'm concerned about - please get in touch if so! Would love to discuss.


thanks again

CLaire

Tutorse22,


Dogs are immensely adaptable but you are right to be cautious. You need to gently introduce the dog to his/ her new home with a clear structure in mind and be consistent. Approach housetraining and lead training as you would a puppy. Has the dog been well socialised around people, children, other dogs and animals? A major consideration would be if the dog is used to an urban environment or lived in a country setting. If the latter then city noises and smells can be an obstacle for some dogs. You also need to consider uf the dog or type you have in mind is aloof or gregarious. Aloof dogs may find it harder to adapt.


If the dog us broadly okay around other digs and people ( and frankly if not I would not recommend bringing them over to the UK) get signed up to a good training class sooner rather than later.

  • 3 weeks later...
Just and update to say thanks for all the replies and PMs. It looks like the doggie in question is going to stay in the tropical country after all ? her owners are gutted to be leaving her behind, but she's being adopted by a close friend so she'll be well looked after, and on balance it's probably the better option for her. Thanks again all.

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