llceaser Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 G'day all, I want to fly an 8 week old bull terrier from Melbourne to Adelaide and was wondering what it'll cost me. Anyone know? Who should I use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Dogtainers Canberra, 02 62549955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Ring Wayne at All Creatures - they have been in the transport business forever and take the greatest care with the animals - their safety record is the best in Australia. And they are in Victoria, will pick up and take to airport etc etc. Freecall 1800 441 133. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Another vote for Dogtainers ACT. If Linda, Andrew and Mel can't help, nobody can! Oh and as a "guesstimate", I'd say you would be looking at no more than around the $150 mark including crate hire, based upon quotes I have received to send puppies from Hobart to Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Another vote for Dogtainers and estimate about $140.00 - 150.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llceaser Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks guys, I'm a virgin to this whole pedigree show dog thing so it's great to have feedback from people who know. I'll be picking your brains for years to come I'm sure as I plan to try my hand at showing.I have only been to 1 local show for a quick squizz at what goes on so I am pretty clueless . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuppywoman Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I used to use Jet Pets and Dogtainers but now use All Creatures Air Road. They are cheaper and Wayne and his team are excellent to deal with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I vote for Wayne from All Creatures. I sent a pup to NZ and could not be happier with the service. Pup arrived safely and happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobite Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I vote for Wayne from All Creatures. I sent a pup to NZ and could not be happier with the service. Pup arrived safely and happy. I vote Jet Pets PM if you want to know more Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I could also recommend theses people . Very good service GTE Transport, Victoria - Dorothy from GTE transport is based in Northern Victoria and travels weekly to Sydney and South Australia. Dorothy's weekly runs to Sydney coincide with our own weekly runs to Sydney from Queensland allowing us to link up effectively for a full east coast service. Dorothy can be contacted on 0409 434 445 or 03 5439 6322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I would recommend flying over road anyday. It is quicker and less stressful for your dog. I recently had to collect a dog that was sent up from Victoria via road. He was collected in Melbourne on a Tuesday evening and I don't believe had been out of the trailer until we collected him in Brisbane on the Thursday evening. The carrier opened the trailer door and I could see him inside, they then put the paperwork in front of me to sign and when we got him out he was so weak he was unable to stand and collapsed to the ground. I was in shock and my O/H had just had surgery and was unable to bend to help. I turned around to ask the carrier for help but they had hot tailed out of there quick smart. The dog stunk and was covered in faeces as they lie in straw which is soaked in their excretement. I saw two Samoan boys walking down the street and asked them if they would help lift him into the back of our ute and we had to roll a towel underneath him to help as he was in such a poor state. In the berth beside him was the tiniest corgi puppy and when I had asked how old he was the carrier said 8 weeks, but the new receiver told me just 6 weeks and not vaccinated! Worse still was that it was not the usual carrier we had dealt with before, that carrier was too busy so had taken it upon himself to just pass our booking over to another carrier. The whole ordeal was shonky and all they care about is the money they get, but definitely not the dogs. They could be carrriers of parvo and much worse and their lack of overall concern is disgusting. All they seem to care about is meeting a deadline, but not the animals they are carrying. So I don't care how nice anyone is when you deal with them to make a booking, they can be as friendly as all hell, but they are not the ones doing the driving and in care of YOUR cargo. The carrier had been in touch with my O/H via phone and another issue we had was that instead of doing the drop off as they usuallyy do, they made an out of the way trip to the north side of Brisbane and the airport to coincide with another collection (more $$$$$ for them) before we were able to collect him back on the south side again, which was an extra 3 hours for him in their stinking trailer. These carriers will change their designated route if they can squeeze in another, more profit with no concern for the extra time on whoever. When we first used carriers about 4 years ago they ensured us that the dogs were held in Sydney overnight where they were fed and allowed to run in a kennel situation before being loaded on to another carrier with a fresh driver the following day. But who would know what they factually do other than the dogs. They could tell any blarney to get a booking, but the state of our last victim said it all! Never again would I allow any animal on a carrier, EVER! JMHO from a bad experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arawnhaus Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Dogtainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemulvak Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Jetpets, for both interstate and international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayrod Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I would recommend flying over road anyday.It is quicker and less stressful for your dog. I recently had to collect a dog that was sent up from Victoria via road. He was collected in Melbourne on a Tuesday evening and I don't believe had been out of the trailer until we collected him in Brisbane on the Thursday evening. The carrier opened the trailer door and I could see him inside, they then put the paperwork in front of me to sign and when we got him out he was so weak he was unable to stand and collapsed to the ground. I was in shock and my O/H had just had surgery and was unable to bend to help. I turned around to ask the carrier for help but they had hot tailed out of there quick smart. The dog stunk and was covered in faeces as they lie in straw which is soaked in their excretement. I saw two Samoan boys walking down the street and asked them if they would help lift him into the back of our ute and we had to roll a towel underneath him to help as he was in such a poor state. In the berth beside him was the tiniest corgi puppy and when I had asked how old he was the carrier said 8 weeks, but the new receiver told me just 6 weeks and not vaccinated! Worse still was that it was not the usual carrier we had dealt with before, that carrier was too busy so had taken it upon himself to just pass our booking over to another carrier. The whole ordeal was shonky and all they care about is the money they get, but definitely not the dogs. They could be carrriers of parvo and much worse and their lack of overall concern is disgusting. All they seem to care about is meeting a deadline, but not the animals they are carrying. So I don't care how nice anyone is when you deal with them to make a booking, they can be as friendly as all hell, but they are not the ones doing the driving and in care of YOUR cargo. The carrier had been in touch with my O/H via phone and another issue we had was that instead of doing the drop off as they usuallyy do, they made an out of the way trip to the north side of Brisbane and the airport to coincide with another collection (more $$$$$ for them) before we were able to collect him back on the south side again, which was an extra 3 hours for him in their stinking trailer. These carriers will change their designated route if they can squeeze in another, more profit with no concern for the extra time on whoever. When we first used carriers about 4 years ago they ensured us that the dogs were held in Sydney overnight where they were fed and allowed to run in a kennel situation before being loaded on to another carrier with a fresh driver the following day. But who would know what they factually do other than the dogs. They could tell any blarney to get a booking, but the state of our last victim said it all! Never again would I allow any animal on a carrier, EVER! JMHO from a bad experience! Unfortunately airlines (Qantas and Virgin) do not ask to sight vaccinations certificates either, so the possibilities of biosecurity issues occurring on domestic air travel can also occur. When you last used an animal transport company did they require to sight current vaccination certificates? or only if the pet/s were boarding?. New Zealand are reviewing their biosecurity procedures at the moment, one part is investigating all animals (domestic and international) being transported will be required to show/have current vaccination certificates for travel. Once it happens in NZ it may quickly happen in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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