Domestic Air Pet Transport in Australia
Domestic Air Transport
Dogtainers™ provides quality and flexible domestic air transport services for pets. We offer both air pet transport and road pet transport. Our domestic transportation is available from all major cities across Australia to help your furry friend make their journey. Whether you’re moving homes or you’ve adopted a new friend, Dogtainers can create a tailor-made Aussie pet transport solution for you. We are able to provide door-to-door service, airport-to-airport service or find a unique solution for you.
At Dogtainers, we move thousands of pets across Australia every single year. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals love animals and will ensure your pets are cared for throughout their domestic travel.
Why you should choose Dogtainers as your pet transport partner
Dogtainers is Australia’s most experienced pet relocation company, with 50 years of providing reliable pet transport nationally and across the globe. We are also proudly the largest, locally owned and operated pet transport network within Australia, with offices located in every state. As IPATA members, Dogtainers is part of a trusted network. So you can rest easy knowing our capable and caring staff are looking after your pet.
What’s Included
- Specialist advice from a dedicated pet travel consultant in your city.
- Manage bookings for your pet on the most direct route to your destination, including flights.
- Help to select the best travel crate size for your pet.
- Options to buy or hire an airline-approved travel crate from our IATA specified stock.
- Arrange a comfort stop for your furry friend.
- Road transport in our temperature-controlled pet travel vans, if collection or drop-off is required
Unique Dogtainers Add-ons
Rest assured, we will provide nothing but the best service for your pet’s safe and comfortable travel. But for added peace of mind, you can tailor your domestic pet transport plan to make this a stress-free process.
My Pet Tag: At Dogtainers, we understand how important your pet’s safety is, so we have created this revolutionary web-based Pet Registration program. With My Pet Tag’s unique ID, your pet will always be safe, even after arriving at their new home. Register your pet tag here..
Adaptil Collar for Dogs: For the comfort of your beloved dog’s travel, we can provide an ADAPTIL collar for an extra cost – from $85-$100. The ADAPTIL Calm On-The-Go Collar is an excellent solution to help your dog stay comforted and reassured on the go, in situations like loud noises, boarding and fears. Our team on the ground can help put it on for your pup’s journey, to help them relax. This product is clinically proven, veterinary used and recommended, please talk to our friendly team to get more information.
Deluxe Vet Bedding For Cats And Dogs
Deluxe vet bedding is another optional add-on to make your pet’s trip more pleasant. Our team can place this soft bedding inside your pet’s travel crate for their journey. (At an extra cost from $25)
The bedding has a rubber backing that makes it non-slip and safer for transportation. Vet beds are sometimes called dry beds, for their quick-drying material. It’s sometimes inevitable that your pets produce urine and moisture inside the travel crate. That’s why vet bedding is perfect, as the moisture would seep through the pile and backing, leaving the bedding dry to the touch.
If you are interested in purchasing this add-on for your pet’s trip, please notify our team.
How Do I Know my Pet Will Be Safe?
Our 50 years of experience is testimony to the care we take, with a focus on your pet’s welfare. Pet transport by air is a fast and efficient way to move your pet from A to B with the least amount of hassle. Just like you, your pet flies in a pressurised and air-conditioned cabin with the temperature set at a comfortable 18ºC by the captain. The compartment is lit dimly, so your beloved animal can see what is going on around them. However, most pets spend their time dozing to the gentle hum of the aircraft. Pets can sense your stress and will start to feel uneasy too. So, it’s important you remain calm and carry on as normal in the lead up to their relocation. Dogtainers will handle the rest with the utmost care until you and your furry friend are reunited.
For more specific information about your pet’s travel in Australia, fill out your details in ourquote request form.
FAQs
How much does it cost to transport pets domestically?
There are a lot of factors that determine the cost of pet transport domestically. With the range of services we offer and the different airlines we utilise and different routes for pet transport, being able to find a cost on how much pet transport is can be difficult. Depending on customer needs they can expect to pay anything upwards of $300, then it’s depended on the size of the animals, amount of animals, routes, and services customers select to add to their pet transport.
How do I prepare my pet for domestic travel?
Best to ensure your pets are as calm as possible in their upcoming transport. Given animals require to be crated, it helps if they have prior crate training experience. If customers’ pets experience high levels of stress, it’s best to try Adaptil Collars or Feliway stray to assist with stress before, during, and after transport. The night before transport it is best to have your pets secured within the house so there are no issues on the day (such as cats disappearing) On the day of transport ensure they’ve had plenty of time to go to the bathroom and have fasted for at least 8 hours prior to travel.
How do I book transport for my pet within the country?
Best to give us a call to arrange a quote and determine service requirements prior to arranging travel. If customers have an idea of their dates and routes, and if they’re also travelling their target flights. They should call us with this information and we can seek availability for animals due to the limited spacing available for animals on flights.
How do I transport my pet by air within Australia?
Pets are transported via commercial passenger airlines. They are lodged to our airline freight departments to be loaded onto the aircraft within the cargo hold. Animals have specific spacing within the cargo hold so there is no mixing between bags. They have secured with straps in the cargo hold against the side and a secure net placed around the transport carriers for stability.
How far in advance should I book transport for my pet?
It is always best to book in early to ensure spacing as there is limited room compared to passengers for animals on commercial flights. We can secure flights 3 months in advance but are limited to 14 days prior to departure with Qantas spacing.
What documentation is required for domestic pet transport?
Documentation will depend on your origin, destination, pet breed, and pet age. It is recommended that customers’ own peace of mind, they get a health check on their pet regardless if it is required based on the previous comments or not.
Plan your pet's trip the right way
With the care and support they need