Existing rules for transporting animals on a train require a special container or bag where your pet can relax on the road. Your task is to select in advance a product that suits you in all respects (material, size, the presence of pockets and drinkers, the ability to disassemble, etc.). Practice shows that collapsible carriers equipped with wheels have best proven themselves: in them the animal can easily turn and even stand up, i.e. he will not need to sit in an unbreakable position all the way. Transportation of large and aggressive dogs requires the purchase of a whole compartment. However, even in this case, for greater safety, it is worth buying a versatile aviary, which can be quickly installed in the train. The rules for transporting animals on a train are designed to ensure that all other passengers and staff do not feel any discomfort and can safely move around the car without fear that a particularly aggressive dog will “bite” them at the most inopportune moment.
If the animal is not accustomed to traveling, start accustoming it to a bag or container in 2-3 weeks: put it at home in a safe, comfortable environment, lay your favorite bedding on the bottom, throw a toy or treat inside.
Be sure to stock up on food for the animal. Canned or dry store feeds are best suited for the road. If the pet is not used to them, again, 7-10 days before the holidays, begin to accustom him to a new diet. To store other products, be sure to buy a cooler bag. Also consider when you can walk the animal.
Dogs must be taught to muzzle. The argument “does not bite at all” is not a criterion for conductors and controllers. And in this they are absolutely right. A muzzle for dogs is necessarily included in the rules for transporting animals on a train.
Attention should be paid to the design of relevant documents. As for trips within the CIS, there will be enough veterinary certificate No. 1, which will confirm the fact that the vaccine against rabies was made no later than 1 month before the trip. The vaccine must be formalized. Please note that certificate No. 1 is valid only 3 days, so you need to draw it up immediately before the trip.
Also, the rules for transporting animals on a train involve the purchase of a separate ticket for a pet. As a rule, its cost is equal to the cost of baggage. The weight of the animal is not taken into account.
When traveling outside the CIS, in addition to the above documents, the owner will be required to have a license to export (in some cases, it can be replaced by the pedigree of the animal). And the veterinary certificate No. 1 on the day of departure should be exchanged for a veterinary certificate of international standard.
Nevertheless, before the trip, it is worthwhile to consult with the veterinarian regarding all the necessary documentation - despite the fact that the rules for transporting animals on a train in any country necessarily include the availability of rabies vaccination for your pet, some states have separate laws in this regard. For example, in many countries the results of an animal blood test and quarantine (from 3x to 6 months) are required.
Fortunately, many companies encourage pet owners and try to provide them with the most comfortable driving conditions. Therefore, do not worry: following all the rules for dogs on the train (as well as other pets), you will calmly survive the trip and can enjoy your vacation 100%!