Southern Dog Transport

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area do you cover?

We go as far as Gawler SA, near Adelaide, through Victoria, up across NSW, to Southern Queensland Roma. Each trip is determined by our bookings, of course not all locations can be covered each trip but we do our best. Our route is locked in a day or 2 before Josh leaves and the dog run starts.

Do you take bookings after the dog run has started?

Yes, if its along our route and we have a room available we are happy to do so. Contact Donna direct ASAP on 0400 274 052 to organise.

How often are your dog runs?

Generally we travel for 7-9 days, once or twice a month. Please contact us or visit our facebook page for updated dates.

Where do you meet?

Josh will contact you the day before to discuss meeting point, but somewhere along our route, low traffic with good parking, sometime a truck stop, big service station or Bunnings car park. If at home pick up is required, please discuss with Donna to quote.

What will my dog be travelling in?

We have a ute and trailer with individual air ventilated dog boxes and sugar cane mulch for comfort, which is changed when soiled. Small bred young pups, travel in a crate upfront with Josh in the ute on a padded mat. Long hair dogs also get a mat. These are cleaned when soiled and we try to have your dogs as clean as possible during the trip and on arrival.

Does my dog get a walk, food and water?

They have access to water 24/7. Every evening Josh stops and takes the dogs for a walk and gives them their dinner. Sometimes they get an extra walk during the day and if you prefer they don't, please let us know. If the dog is uncooperative, excessive weight and cannot jump in and out of the box, we cannot take them out during the trip.

Do I need to provide food?

No we feed all the dogs Enduro dry food. If they need a special diet, please provide in a ziplock labeled bag and we are happy to feed them that. We cannot feed a raw diet.

My pup is only 8 weeks old, will they be ok to travel?

Yes, we often transport young pups. They must be at least 8 weeks old, and no worming and vaccinations done within 48hrs of travel. They cannot have breakfast on the day of travel as they will get sick and vomit.

Can I send anything with my dog?

We are happy to pass on any paperwork and if we have room can include extra food, toys etc. We cannot include bulky items such as cages.

Are they secure and safe?

Yes each box is locked and secure all the time and Josh sleeps in a roof top tent on top of the ute boxes so he is never far away from your dog.

Do you transport other animals?

Depending on the distance and care needed... yes we have transported cats and small goats before

Do you organise flights?

Yes, indeed we do. And even drop off at the airport if needed. To get a quote for flying , we need the breed, age and weight of the dog

Do you transport all breeds of dogs?

We have transported a full range of breeds...from working dogs, hunting dogs and greyhounds to tiny dachshunds and cavoodles. As long as they aren't aggressive or a danger to anyone, and showing no signs of illness... we are happy to transport them. Owners of Brachyehalic breeds, must be aware of the risk of transportation and disclose if they have been treated for BAOS, respiracy issues or heat stress in the past.

How do I book in?

It's as simple as sending a message through our link below or for quicker responses, message Donna direct. From there we will be in contact with both receiver and sender, letting you both know dates and approximate times and organising payment via invoice. Booking is finalised when payment has been received and must be paid before we pick up your dog.

I'd like to chat to someone direct...

Absolutely, no worries at all. You can call Donna on 0400 274 052, if it goes to voice message please leave your details and brief reason for the call and she will get back to you ASAP

TRAVEL TIPS AND ADVICE

Arrive early

No breakfast or worming tablets

Josh will send a message when he is leaving his previous stop with an accurate ETA.

Please arrive early, if you are dropping off your dog, take them for a walk to stretch and go to the toilet. Have any paperwork etc ready to go when Josh arrives

No breakfast or worming tablets

If meeting before lunchtime, do not feed your pup breakfast as they can get sick and vomit.

No worming tablets or vaccinations are to be done within 48hrs of travel

Extra information

No breakfast or worming tablets

Extra information

Is there anything in particular we should know about your dog?

Is it timid or aggressive?

Is the bitch on heat?

Are they dog friendly?

Do they feed ok?

Change to booking

No breakfast or worming tablets

Extra information

Any changes to be made please contact Donna ASAP. That includes if a different person is meeting Josh or a different town to drop off is needed.