How Long Would You Leave Your New Dog In Quarantine

[heroeswit]

when importing a dog from a country that has rabies would you leave the dog in that country and get it to australia for the last 30 days. Or would you get the dog into australia as soon as they are allowed and spend up to 120 days?

What periods have your dogs spent in quarantine?

Does being in quarantine effect the dogs?

[Bjelkier]

We are bringing out a boy from Poland and he will be spending the 30 days there (offcause provided everything is ok with him)

120 days is a long time in that kind of enviroment and the cost would be threw the roof

[Dogsfevr]

Our dog did 63 days no issues BUT that was when you could visit daily mon

fri & because she was long term you could go am & pm.

Any dogs from South Africa do 6 months here plus quarantine in S Africa before they leave unless they do a residency in the US(or similiar) for 6 months then 30 days in Australia.

Many dogs do the 3 months due to paperwork not being complete .

By choice we would have done 30 days but our dog came out during 9/11 & flights where being cancelled & they where also not moving live stock so we opted to have the dog here & do longer

[Staranais]

Depends how old the dog is. If it's a pup, I wouldn't want it to do any time in quarantine. Those weeks are so important for socialisation and learning.

[heroeswit]

Depends how old the dog is. If it's a pup, I wouldn't want it to do any time in quarantine. Those weeks are so important for socialisation and learning.

the dog would be 6 - 9 months old depending on how long she would stay in quarantine.

I was thinking of bringing a male and female over at the same time but i'm still undecided

Edited December 5, 2010 by dwilds

[mita]

I don't know if this still applies. A good tibbie breeder told me how she imported a dog from northern Europe. While it was in quarantine here, she signed herself as the groomer. And this put her in a position where she could visit him while he was in quarantine (adhering to whatever the guidelines are).

My own tibbie originally came from Sweden, so she would have been in quarantine. I got her from an Australian breeders after she'd been here a few years. She has the most glorious temperament.

[Fanuilos]

I think it depends on how the dogs will be treated by the breeder before they come to Australia. Will the dogs be socialised the way you would want them to be, or is the breeder limited in the amount of time and effort they can put into your dogs, even basic obedience? Kennelled or living in a family situation? If you are importing show dogs, will be breeder take them to a few shows so they learn some ring craft before getting to you.

If we ever import from a Cat 4 country in the future (we did Cat 2 last time), we have a friend who will look after our dog(s) for us and I like the way she treats her own dogs and trust her enough to be happy for the dog to do the time with her and the least amount of time in quarantine. It's better to be living with a family who will provide the dog structure etc than in quarantine. Even though the people at the AQIS facilities here are excellent, they are no substitue for a home environment.

[Silverblue]

I have just done this also, My boy came from a Cat 4 country and is currently in jail !!!!!!

I am glad he spent the longer time in Portugal, he has been to some shows with the breeder, has had plenty of socilaistion & LOTS of love.

I think 30 days in jail is more than enough when they get here.

edited to add.... bad enought $39 X 30 days, let alone $39 X 120 days

Edited December 5, 2010 by Silverblue

[Bilbo Baggins]

Wow just did the maths on that SB and 30 days is way better.

I think longer in country of origin than being in jail.

[heroeswit]

Thanks for your comments guys. I was just asking to see how long others had their dogs in quarantine. I will most likely have the dogs in quarantine for just the minimum time as i don't like the idea of them being locked up for too long.

[Greytmate]

A friend of mine imported a bitch puppy for breeding in the early nineties when Aussie Shepherds were new here. At the time, he had to have his new pup in quarantine for three months at Spotswood. He was concerned that because of this confinement she would be at a severe training disadvantage. The bitch was released to him when it was six months old.

The bitch was working at novice standard for him, including all off-lead work, by nine months of age.

It just goes to show how good some dogs are that they can deal with the quarantine so well.

[CrazyCresties]

My 2 dogs and 1 cat all came through quarantine recently. Coming from the UK, they only had to spend 30 days in total, all of which were spent over here. They did just fine and came out of it with no lasting issues, apart from the fact that we now feel so guilty about it that they sleep in the bedroom, whereas they were strictly in the kitchen at night before

Visiting was only allowed for 1 hour, 3 times a week

edit for spelling

Edited December 6, 2010 by CrazyCresties

[Saffioraire]

I'd go the minimum. While the carers in Spotswood (Melb) are awesome, it is a really stressful environment.

You can only visit twice a week and the hours are quite limited and no weekends. If you cant visit and they are busy they say carers will only exercise your dog twice a week which is stuff all and the runs are not that big or pleasant and they have no access to grass whilst in them.

The noise is LOUD, and time the dog would spend 'switched off' is minimal.

My girl came out at 9 mths and did not have what I would call adequate socialisation or training during this earlier period, which has proved to make this time now for me difficult. However I would opt for an average juvenile period and less time in quarantine over an extended quarantine stay.

Assuming you want to bring is WSS's there are a few of us that you know now that know others OS well enough to ask around and find you a good carer home before your pup(s) come out. Use this to your advantage!

[heroeswit]

thanks for the comments. Saffioraire I will most likely take you up on the offer I'm currently speaking with Michelle @ Fanuilos she has given me some great information. But I would say my research has only just begun and has a long way to go but as with all decisions like this if you don't put in the research you get disappointed in the long run. I have patience and I'm starting now as I won't be ready for a new dog until late 2014 so I might know what I want by then.

[nvdane]

The length of time your dog/cat needs to spend in quarantine depends on a number of factors.

This can include country of export as there are some countires that AQUIS will refuse to allow you to import an animal from, type of vaccinations required (eg; rabies) or whether or not it has passed all the test required for that breed.

Below is the link from AQUIS, which may answer some questions you may have in that regard as accommodation times vary from the minimum 30 day period.

http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs/count...at4/info-pack-4

Also, there are specific times that they will accept your imported dog/cat for boarding.

Bear in mind, depending on the number of animals being housed, you may not be able to purchase a space at a quarantine station of your choice.

[Wazzat Xolo]

when importing a dog from a country that has rabies would you leave the dog in that country and get it to australia for the last 30 days. Or would you get the dog into australia as soon as they are allowed and spend up to 120 days?

What periods have your dogs spent in quarantine?

Does being in quarantine effect the dogs?

all my imports will spend the most time in the country of export as most will allow a Pet Passport so the dogs can stay at the kennel they are from ( testing required etc) It is not as strict as the solid kennel quarantine here and allows for more social development.

I had two 12 month old dogs that came here and I believe the lack of social interaction ( and not quarantine) affected them, but after 12 months work they are fully over the experience.

[aussielover]

When we rbought our dog back from england she was in quarantine for a month. I think it was worse for us than for her tbh.

The quarantine people are really nice and really seemed to care for the animals very well.

You are allowed to visit them, although I think this often makes it harder on both dog and owner.

(well socialised and well-bred) dogs generally adapt to most situations fairly quickly.

Quarantine had no effect on our dog's personality at all. She was still her lovely self when she came out. It would be a good idea to crate train the dog before though.

She was a bit chubby when she came out though as she wasn't getting the exercise she would normally get (3hrs+ a day), i think they on;ly get short leash walks.

[Mason_Gibbs]

I would have them spend as little time as possible in quarantine, my 2 cats did 6 months in Johannesburg and 30 days in Perth, all 7 months were a nightmare for me and I wont be going down that road ever again. Cats have recovered but both came out of it a bit unwell, they recovered within a few months but I still would not choose to do it again.

[Wazzat Xolo]

I would have them spend as little time as possible in quarantine, my 2 cats did 6 months in Johannesburg and 30 days in Perth, all 7 months were a nightmare for me and I wont be going down that road ever again. Cats have recovered but both came out of it a bit unwell, they recovered within a few months but I still would not choose to do it again.

Sometimes you have NO choice but the six months, I looked at a 30 day country ( Rabies free) but the quality of the breed is not in those countries ( for my breed) so its a six month hike for the dogs, but a small price in a BIG world when one can reverse almost all of the effects they may encounter.

It certainly is a tough one, the other option is a doff quarantine station ( I am looking at New Zealand) as they have a more generous exercise program.

[Greytmate]

It certainly is a tough one, the other option is a doff quarantine station ( I am looking at New Zealand) as they have a more generous exercise program.

Can you tell us more about this? I didn't realise it was an option. For those people that don't live in a city with a quarantine station, the dog might as well be in NZ if you can't get to visit it. How does price compare?