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New LIVE Chat!
We are excited to launch our new live chat feature on our website! Have questions about our services? Wondering what the best method of transport is for your pet? Simply click the tab on the bottom right-hand side of our webpage to message us!
Responses will be received as quickly as possible during business hours (7 am - 4 pm MST Mon - Fri). After hours, the chat feature will leave us a message and we will respond the next working day.
Featured Testimonial
"Kim at Happy Tails Travel is an absolute miracle worked. My 125 lb wolfhound more than exceeds normal size regulations, but she found me a kennel AND an airline that could fly him from Maui to Alaska - something that no other pet relocation service was able to offer."
Make sure to read the rest of Weylyn's testimonial and our others here!
Puppy Travel By Ground Safe and Sound
Who doesn’t love a cute, cuddly puppy? They are so much fun to be around, but we sometimes forget that they have special needs. For a puppy to grow into a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog, we must take special care. That includes while they are on the road.
At Happy Tails Travel, we take special care of every pet, but puppies need a little extra TLC. We will transport puppies as young as 8 weeks as long as they are fully weaned. At that age, they need frequent breaks to go to the bathroom and get some exercise. Puppies are often not able to hold their bladder for longer than 2 hours, so we stop frequently to get them out of their carrier so that they do not learn bad habits and stay clean. Puppies also have short attention spans and are not usually good at keeping themselves entertained. Those breaks are the perfect opportunity to explore new sights and smells, and get a little playtime in, so that they are ready to nap through the next leg of their trip.
The immune system of a puppy has not fully developed, and they aren’t able to get fully vaccinated until they are 16 weeks old. Because of this, it is extra important to make sure they aren’t exposed to illnesses. Our driver’s vehicles are always cleaned between pet families so that illnesses do not spread. We also make sure to avoid other pets at stops and avoid places like dog parks to avoid puppies being exposed to dangerous illnesses. You may prefer that your new puppy stays inside except for pick-up, drop off, and going into the pet friendly hotel room for overnight stays to further reduce their exposure. Since our services are customizable, we can accommodate this request and will set up potty pads so that everything stays clean and sanitary for lots of play and cuddle time! Your puppy’s well-being is our first priority!
Are you adopting a new puppy? Fill out our Pet Travel Form to get more information about how Happy Tails can help with your puppy’s transport By Ground Safe and Sound.