Are you planning interstate pet transport? Choosing the best pet travel company makes the journey safe and comfortable for your beloved pet.
The best pet transport company removes stress from the process. Whether your pet is travelling by air or road, you both benefit from a smooth trip.
Factors to consider when choosing a company for interstate pet travel are:
- Experience
- Credentials
- Service offerings
- Their domestic network
- Domestic airline partnerships
- Customer reviews and testimonials
Let’s look at the factors for choosing the best pet travel company in more detail.
1. Experience
Experience matters when it comes to domestic pet travel. Through experience, pet transport companies develop strategies for handling different pets and dealing with their needs.
Situations can arise, and complications may happen. But companies with extensive experience, like Dogtainers, have processes to deal with them.
We have the experience to deliver smooth and safe travel for your beloved pets. With proven protocols and a deep understanding of how to care for pets who may get stressed, your pets are in safe hands.
We have 50+ years of pet transport experience, including interstate pet road transport, so nothing catches us off guard. We’ve seen everything when it comes to interstate pet travel.
Our experience has helped us develop:
- Systems for complex travel logistics
- Processes for potential challenges
- Relationships with airlines
Your pet is in safe hands with an experienced pet transport company like Dogtainers.
2. Credentials
Look out for a pet transport company with certain credentials. Membership in the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) is one.
IPATA membership gives credibility to a pet travel company. Because IPATA members commit to ethical business practices and professionalism in pet transport.
Companies who are members of IPATA meet the highest standards of pet welfare. Member companies like Dogtainers get updated on the latest industry regulations and practices.
We strictly comply with the live animals regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These protocols ensure the safe transportation of your pets for domestic and international pet travel.
We also partner with other pet industry organisations such as:
- Integra Service Dogs Australia
- Dogs Breeder Association
- DogsVic, DogsNSW
- DogsQLD, DogsNT
- Greencross Vets
- Dogs Australia
- RSPCA
- AFRA
3. Service Offerings
The best interstate pet transport company should offer various services tailored to meet different needs.
Our pet transport services include:
- Door-to-door pet transport
- Custom pet carrier solutions
- Personalised pet travel plans
- Manage pet boarding if needed
- Reserve quarantine stays for pets
- Documentation and permit assistance
We can tailor our services to meet your domestic pet transport needs. Every situation gets handled with professionalism and care.
Some pet transport companies won’t transport high-risk brachycephalic pets. We offer interstate pet travel services for “brachy” breeds where possible.
These include:
- King Charles Spaniel
- French Bulldog
- Persian Cat
- Pekingese
- Shih Tzu
- Boxer
- Pug
Some airlines won’t transport brachy breeds, and our services are in line with airline rules. Please enquire for more details.
4. Their Domestic Network
Delivering the best interstate pet transport experience requires a reliable network across Australia. This makes for a seamless process where the company can transport pets efficiently and handle any issues that may arise.
We have 12 offices throughout every state in Australia:
We have also launched DT Corporate where we form strategic partnerships with other businesses to deliver the best moving experience. An example of the types of companies we partner with is removalists, so we coordinate your pet’s move with yours.
You can also benefit from the boarding kennels we operate, including Dolittles in Brisbane. This makes synchronising your and your pet’s movements more seamless.
5. Domestic Airline Partnerships
A central part of delivering the best interstate pet transport is domestic airline partnerships. These relationships help pet travel companies obtain the best flights for your pets.
Airlines partner with reputable and trusted companies. So, these partnerships also show that the pet transport company is recognised within the industry.
We partner with the following airlines to deliver the best experiences, whether you’re transporting pets to major cities or regional areas.
- Airnorth
- Qantas
- Virgin
- REX
6. Customer Reviews and Testimonials
No matter what company you’re choosing for a service, customer reviews and testimonials will guide your decision. This becomes even more important when the company is dealing with your beloved pets.
You need to feel comfortable with a pet transport company and trust it to safely handle your pet.
Customer reviews and testimonials offer valuable insights into a company. They give you a view of other people’s experiences with the business.
Look out for:
- Overall satisfaction
- Levels of communication
- Care taken with their beloved pets
Dogtainers is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from 980 reviews on Product Review and is a proud 2024 award-winner in the pet travel industry.
Across all of our Australian offices, we have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
“I have used Dogtainers on multiple occasions, including most recently to transport a new puppy from Canberra to Adelaide. I have nothing but good things to say about them. Would have no hesitation booking with them again.”
– Joanna
Interstate Pet Transport With Dogtainers
We help you plan and prepare for a smooth and stress-free interstate pet travel experience.
Spots on flights might get snapped up quickly because space for pets is limited on planes.
Generally, we can secure flights three months in advance across airlines for domestic pet flights in Australia. Transporting your pets interstate can be a smooth process with the right approach.
We’ve been perfecting stress-free pet transport for 50+ years.
Get your quote today for interstate pet transport.
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