Bringing a dog into Canada

When we went there a couple years ago, we had no problem. As long as the shots are up to date/current, you should have no problem. In fact, not one of the customs checks asked to see the papers - they only asked if we had them. Enjoy your trip.

Valid rabies certificate is the ONLY document we've ever been asked for.

No need for a health certificate. We've never had one during our travels. My understanding it is only required for "importing", not for travelling through.

If you think you might leave your dog at a kennel while touring someplace, then up-to-date shots might also be required by that facility.

I've had more difficulty with getting back into the US with my dog. Going into Canada has never been an issue... have never been asked for paper work for the dog going into Canada. On the other hand the US customs personnel have insisted on paper work... the rabies tags were not enough.

No problem. The regs say you need all current vaccinations and a paper to prove it. We go annually and I quit offering the paperwork to customs years ago but we carry it. No one ever asks, except maybe "Is the dog current?" It may help that when asked we tell them we have residences in AK and WA and summer in AK. Just have a current rabies vaccination proof and your passports. The Canadians don't much care but the US will not let you in without a passport or enhanced drivers license. Easier to get your dog back to the the US than yourself. Smiles all around...
Terry

Please note that:
•Dogs more than eight months of age do not require a signed veterinary certificate of health.
•Domestic dogs entering Canada do not have to be quarantined.
•Canada does not require a waiting period between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.


Travelling with Domestic Dogs

Same here, I have the shot records but have not been asked to see them just asked if they are current. Never asked for a health certificate at all. It has been smooth sailing through customs on all of our trips, going both ways.

We took our dog into Canada thru Roosville, and they asked for the vaccination certificate. We had it and we continued our trip. We crossed the border several times going to Alaska and that is the only time they asked about the dog.

Rabies tag/certificate and a healthy looking dog gets you down the road (or up the road if your headed north). If your dog looks ill, acts ill, or does something to bring unnecessary attention to its self, then you might get a more thorough inspection.

Remember these border folks see hundreds of dogs every week and have experience recognizing what a normal healthy dog looks and acts like. If they see something from your dog that they determine is abnormal, then more scrutiny is given.


Lakeside

Thanks for the replies folks. The dog in question is a pure bread liewellin setter. He is extremly healthy and handsome much moreso than his master.

A rabies cerificate from a vet is required to cross the border, but certain provinces to have breed restrictions, such as pit bulls banned in Ontario. You will get over the border but could be stopped by local police.

Figure out where your going, use google to search for bans or aditional regulations.