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m12m12 - 3-29-2008 at 02:02 PM

What is the policy on dogs crossing the border?

DianaT - 3-29-2008 at 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by m12m12
What is the policy on dogs crossing the border?


Technically to cross in Baja they are supposed to have an International Health Certificate from your vet.

We have not had one for years, and years and have never been asked when entering Baja.

To return to the US, they are required to have a current Rabies Certificate.

Ours is expired since Imperial County only issued a one year certificate for a three year shot. We have never been asked when returning. We do, however, have their tags on their collars that show the date of their rabies shots.

On edit---BTW --- be sure your dog has good flea and tick protection and is on heartworm meds.

Where are you going?
Diane

[Edited on 3-29-2008 by jdtrotter]

Have dog, will travel

Sharksbaja - 3-29-2008 at 03:39 PM

Bring em, no biggie that I've ever had or heard of except pure bred puppies could be scrutinized. Bring current rabies vacc papers. You NEED a dog in Baja.

dog?

tehag - 3-29-2008 at 03:41 PM

I'm puzzled, Sharksbaja, why does one NEED a dog in Mexico?

[Edited on 3-29-2008 by tehag]

you don't need a dog in baja

sylens - 3-29-2008 at 07:29 PM

but it IS a requirement if you claim to be a baja nomad.

with special dispensation and a letter from your shrink, a cat will do, but dogs are preferred.

rules are rules.:saint:

bajaguy - 3-29-2008 at 07:31 PM

And it needs to be a dog with long legs.......except of course if the dog is Barney!!!!

capn.sharky - 3-29-2008 at 07:36 PM

Yea---just what Baja needs, more dogs. I suggest leaving Rover at home. If he bites someone down there and they complain to the police, that will take Rover out into the desert and shoot him.

bajaboolie - 3-29-2008 at 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by Sharksbaja
...pure bred puppies could be scrutinized.


In what way are they scrutinized and by whom? We'll be bringing ours in Oct. for the first time.

DENNIS - 3-29-2008 at 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by bajaboolie

In what way are they scrutinized and by whom?


They'll have to have a passport and will be required to take a loyalty oath. Everybody knows how devious those puppys can be.

DianaT - 3-29-2008 at 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
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Originally posted by bajaboolie

In what way are they scrutinized and by whom?


They'll have to have a passport and will be required to take a loyalty oath. Everybody knows how devious those puppys can be.


Dennis, Dennis, Dennis---go back to playing the DRUMS. :lol::lol:

There have been some problems with the stealing of pure bred pups, and there are also some very unfortunate puppy mills in the border areas.

The only puppy I would not bring into Mexico is one that has not had all its shots and is not protected from fleas, ticks, and heartworm.

Then again, I know people and relatives who have brought puppys and older dogs in just terrible condition from Baja to the US and have never been questioned.

In the right places, dogs have a wonderful time in Baja.

Diane

bajaboolie - 3-29-2008 at 08:47 PM

:D

Thanks, Dennis and Diane. We're learning our puppy certainly can be devious! She's a real stubborn one in "puppy school" and likes to make us look bad. :rolleyes: We're all learning...I think puppy training is mostly for us two-legged ones.

We'll keep a close eye on her when we're down there...thanks for the info Diane. We can't wait for our puppy to know the joys of Baja!

All In Good Fun

Gypsy Jan - 3-29-2008 at 09:04 PM

But, please carry current vaccination papers for your traveling companions.

Going to Baja, the authorities have never asked.

Going to U.S., we have been sent to secondary and asked for documentation.

Marie-Rose - 3-29-2008 at 09:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jdtrotter
Quote:
Originally posted by m12m12
What is the policy on dogs crossing the border?


Technically to cross in Baja they are supposed to have an International Health Certificate from your vet.

We have not had one for years, and years and have never been asked when entering Baja.

To return to the US, they are required to have a current Rabies Certificate.

Ours is expired since Imperial County only issued a one year certificate for a three year shot. We have never been asked when returning. We do, however, have their tags on their collars that show the date of their rabies shots.

On edit---BTW --- be sure your dog has good flea and tick protection and is on heartworm meds.

Where are you going?
Diane

[Edited on 3-29-2008 by jdtrotter]





We have travelled often with dogs... never been asked for International papers in Mexico(when driving) BUT if you are travelling from Canada... make sure you have documentation(for US Immigration) and DO NOT carry ANY unopened dog food... they will confiscate it.
If you are flying ALWAYS have the International papers... we have been asked for a copy on arrival in Mexico. (they actually asked for their own copy of the documentation).

Paulina - 3-29-2008 at 10:49 PM

Regarding dog food:

The last time we crossed into the U.S. from Baja with our dog Cora (Jan. 08) we were sent to secondary as they wanted to check us for dog food. We didn't have any and were sent on our way. They never asked for her documentation.

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dogs in Baja

BajaDanD - 3-30-2008 at 12:03 AM

The only problem I ever had with my dog was, She had a thing about only pee/pooping on grass so the first time we took her to Baja she spent a lot of time running around looking for anything green to go on. I had to stop her a bunch of times from squating down on cactus. some of the plants she did squat on were pretty funny. We moved to Arizona a year ago and she is now over the green thing.

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m12m12 - 3-30-2008 at 08:59 AM

lol thats funny stuff BajaDan. Im thinking of taking our dog buster down to Bay of L.A. He is still only a pup but I figure it can never be to early to teach him to retrieve fish from shore.;D

DianaT - 3-30-2008 at 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by m12m12
lol thats funny stuff BajaDan. Im thinking of taking our dog buster down to Bay of L.A. He is still only a pup but I figure it can never be to early to teach him to retrieve fish from shore.;D


BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL OF DEAD PUFFER FISH ON THE BEACH.

The puffer fish are deadly and puppies are the worst for licking and eating everything. PLEASE, be very careful. Last time we were there, there were lots of these deadly dead fish there.

Diane

Bajagypsy - 3-30-2008 at 09:40 AM

the only hard and fast rule about bringing a dog to Baja, is that you must find a needy friend for your dog, and adopt it!

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Steve&Debby - 3-30-2008 at 09:53 AM

Take the dog to the vet and get the proper papers and head to BAJA.Have fun:bounce::bounce::bounce:

Sharksbaja - 3-30-2008 at 12:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jdtrotter
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaboolie

In what way are they scrutinized and by whom?


They'll have to have a passport and will be required to take a loyalty oath. Everybody knows how devious those puppys can be.


Dennis, Dennis, Dennis---go back to playing the DRUMS. :lol::lol:

There have been some problems with the stealing of pure bred pups, and there are also some very unfortunate puppy mills in the border areas.

The only puppy I would not bring into Mexico is one that has not had all its shots and is not protected from fleas, ticks, and heartworm.

Then again, I know people and relatives who have brought puppys and older dogs in just terrible condition from Baja to the US and have never been questioned.

In the right places, dogs have a wonderful time in Baja.

Diane


Oh is that a problem also? My understanding was that drug terrorist were training puppies to carry and detonate explosives cleverly concealed in their collar. They look like ordinary dogs but they aren't!!

They are Mexican puppy-terrorists.

They are trained to to inflict great bodily harm to those who gather around closely to oogle them. Once the word"cute" gets uttered an audio activated trigger detonates the collar.

It's not pretty. Does that help explain the danger we face with these puppy-terrorists??

wakemall - 4-4-2008 at 11:42 PM

Dogs are no big deal crossing back into the USA with the vet paperwork. If worried, get them a passport!

Bob and jane - 4-5-2008 at 07:23 AM

Last June entering the US at Tecate we were pulled over to secondary when they saw our dog. They then pulled on their rubber gloves and gingerly took from us an UNOPENED bag of dry dog food and threw it in the garbage can. Mexico does not have the same standards in making dog food as the US does, we were told. Even though it was an American brand!! Never asked us for vacccination papers. Those papers don't do you much good if you are down here for 8 or 9 months like we are---they are supposed to be current within a few weeks, I believe.

Different standards

Jack Swords - 4-5-2008 at 08:05 AM

We crossed at Tecate last month, they commented if we had papers for our dog. We did, we were sent on our way without any other checking. We carry US dog food and always stash a few days supply in a different place from the bag to insure we have enough to get home.

rts551 - 4-5-2008 at 08:33 AM

You never know I guess. Crossed at Tecate a couple of weeks ago and after the first couple of normal questions the lady commented "what a cute dog, you can go". No checks for food, paper work etc

DianaT - 4-5-2008 at 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by rts551
You never know I guess. Crossed at Tecate a couple of weeks ago and after the first couple of normal questions the lady commented "what a cute dog, you can go". No checks for food, paper work etc


It is good to get a dog lover at the crossing. While waiting in line at Tecate, John puts little crabby Maggie on his lap and she takes care of the vendors. Then for the customs people, we bring big old friendly Thomas forward who wants to make friends with everyone. Works, sometimes. :lol::lol:

We did have them check dog food once----never the same.

dog crossing

Matt&Mutt - 4-26-2008 at 02:06 AM

I crossed Tecate southbound last month and TJ northbound a few weeks ago with my pup. Had an intl. health certificate from the vet & rabies documentation. Mexico couldn't care less. US customs never inquired. Was nice to have them, though, just in case.

livencabo - 4-26-2008 at 10:10 AM

To all the relevant and humorous comments I only add that the dog has to be smart. It has to identify good people and children from bad people and it has to be able to pretend that all officials are very good people.
A dumb dog will get you into trouble.