I want to get my dog this year, but in December, my family are going to the philippines. Should I bring him in air travel? I 'm scared he might get overheated since it is sooooo hot there. Or should I leave him here, where it is nice and is comfortable. I don't want to put him in a kennel. It seems too expensive! Grandpa of the dog can take care of him, since he is usually at home working. HHHEEEEEEELLPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-13 07:37:45 · 10 answers · asked by chipster_520 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
To be honest, there are lots of Labs available ALL THE TIME. This is probably true because they are very popular dogs, BUT remember that they are a handful, or they can be a challenge to train. I would wait.
2006-07-13 07:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Nani 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want the dog now, get him.. But think about where you are going and how long you are going for. For a dog to leave the country on a plane/train/boat you have to have ALL of the shots updated and a Health Certificate signed by the vet. Also, certain airlines will not allow a large dog even in the cargo hold.. So you'd have to check with them on their regulations as well. Thats the easy part. You are going out of the country so your dog will have to be quarantined. I'm not sure how long your vacation is, but quarantine in most countries is 6 months, a bill that will run you up about $1000 or more... and I doubt you'll be on vacation for that long. If you're going to get him now, leave him with someone you trust to care for him... Or just wait until you get back to save yourself the hassel. Best of luck in whatever you decide!
2006-07-13 14:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Life Is Just... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take them in cargo on the plane--that's a long trip for a vacation and you need to make sure that you find out if there is a quarantine period in each of the countries.
I usually hire a petsitter when I go on vacation. I hire an overnight sitter to feed them, sleep at my house, and let them out but you can also hire sittesr that just come a few times a day. It's a bit pricier than a kennel though. If you can get someone you trust to either stay with your dog or take them to their house, that's probably the most economical and best for the dog.
2006-07-13 14:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by MastiffLvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are great dogs, here is some info on them, but first of all, I'd leave him for your grandpa to take care of becasue it's hot in the Philippines, General Appearance
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the temperament to be a family companion. Physical features and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as an efficient Retriever of game with a stable temperament suitable for a variety of pursuits beyond the hunting environment. The most distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever are its short, dense, weather resistant coat; an ''otter'' tail; a clean-cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws; and its ''kind,'' friendly eyes, expressing character, intelligence and good temperament. The typical Labrador possesses style and quality without over refinement, and substance without lumber or cloddiness. The Labrador is bred primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness are of great importance.
Owning
The Labrador Retriever is gentle with children and the elderly. If it is intended as a pet, keep in mind that Labrador puppies are full of energy. The Labrador Retriever has a stable temperament and adapts to new surroundings easily. The Labrador Retriever is not an aggresive dog, but it will bark to ward off strangers.
Temperament
True Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the ''otter'' tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal dog.
hope it helped, and good luck
2006-07-13 15:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Wish I still had all my dogs!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, your pup would be just 6-8 months old when you leave him with Grampa.
If your Grandfather is a good dog trainer, and patient, and will continue his lessons, it would be OK to leave him while you vacation
. However, to reduce stress for both of them, he would need to get to know Grampa well before the trip.
If you get your Lab from a good breeder, and his parents are well behaved and trained, it is likely that your dog will be easier to handle the than many Labs, from a poor breeding background.
Talk to Grampa, and see if he is willing to take on a rowdy pup.
2006-07-13 15:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sweety, how long are you going away for? and why bring your dog to the philipians? December is a long time away, if you get him now, he'll be just about fully grown. But maybe if ud prefer, get him next year... Dont take him on your holiday, he'll have to go through quarentine etc...
2006-07-13 14:53:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him this year. When its time to go to the Philippines get someone to dog sit him.
2006-07-13 15:14:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have close friend whos a neighbor giv him/her the key to your house so he/she can feed it and let him in if it gets to hott outside. So if you get it this yoear then u'd need to get it soon so u can train it to be outside.
2006-07-13 14:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait, labs take a lot of work to train....
2006-07-13 14:39:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess you can get someone to dog sit him...
2006-07-13 14:40:15 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Snowflake ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋