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I just spoke to Continental and to ship an adult GSD and crate totaling 100 lbs, the charge is 368 +10 cents a pound. Plus a #600 Crate, Vet Certificate.......Then only on Sunday and Monday and then only for the flight leaving at 6:25am.

The cost would be near 700$ all totaled.........

Has anyone tried shipping a dog this way?



Its kind of an Ebay of shipping.....

good to ask aroudn - I've never heard of them.  I did recently use a ground-shipping service - family run, the cost was very reasonable (no more than shipping via air) - and the dog gets frequent walks, food/water, air conditioned van, door to door pick up/delivery service.    http://www.canineroyalexpress.webs.com/

thanks for the tip, I'll check them out.

I use Continental all the time, the price for 71-100lbs is $309 plus tax, 101-150lbs is $369 plus tax. Never been told anything or been charged 10 cents a pound for any dog or puppy I've shipped through them. Health certificates around here are $45 and crates run $60-$100 from Petsmart depending on the size, 700s are closer to $200 to buy from petsmart. I know they also don't charge extra for a 700 crate besides the extra weight from it, they don't upcharge for the increased dimensions compared to the 500 or 600 size crate.

Hope that helps you out. I only use Continental if I can, they have been great.

I have shipped two through them and paid 350.00 or there abouts for each both were pups couple years ago. Recently I got info to shipp puppy soon through then and was quoted 199.00 plus .10 cent per pound for pup and crate.

I called Continental 2 nights ago and the phone attendent said charge is 368 +10 cents a pound. He told me that the dog needed to be in a crate that was 48"x32"x35"H which I didn't have becasue there had to be 1" .....when standing and that is what his chart said.

48" x 32" x 35"H, #700  $179.95 if you can find one. (44lbs)

Last vet cert cost me 45 office visit and 30 for the paper....... 75$

dog and crate = 80 + 44 = 124 lbs @ 10 cents a pound fule surcharge = 12.40

2 cups for water and food = 15$

plus airport tax =  I forgot how much it was somewher around 15$

368 +15 + 12.40 + 179.95 + 75 = $665.35


The last time I used AACargo, they tried to charge me 350 for a puppy, I had them look at their web site which said 189........

Maybe this guy was confused too.

There's got to be a less expensive way!

Exspense versus care and peace of mind with the care I know they give? Thanks, I will pay well and not complain as long as I know they are cared for properly :)

I've used Continental a few times. If less than 100 lbs at the scale upon departure, you're probably going to pay close to what you expected. 101 lbs and the game is on. The quote over the phone was never what was ultimately charged, usually much higher after the dog arrived to be shipped. Try to get a quote and you can't. You're stuck dealing with whoever is at the counter on the day you arrive and they could care less what you say their booking agent said over the phone. Be sure to bring a zip lock bag of food.

You may be bumped. Cargo bumped? Yep. You may have a confirmed reservation in writing and still get bumped. If the flight is full and passengers have enough baggage to upset the weight and balance of the plane, you get bumped, at least I was,,,,twice.

I would still check with them. If they have service to the airport you are shipping to, it may be your best frustrating option. The best way to deal with it is get used to it. You're involved with dogs. Everything you want to do is an adventure. No matter how much research you do and what you think will happen,,,,,there's always something that changes and usually winds up costing more.

Here are some DOG1 shipping/traveling tips;

• Be nice to the people you are dealing with. The nicer you are and the dumber you look, the more someone who thinks they are smarter are inclined to help you,,,,unless of course they are not, then you're screwed.
• No crate is ever really big enough to ship your dog. Try to get your dog to lay down on some unusual command so nobody thinks you're trying to get your 70 lb dog shipped in that inhumane 500 crate. I haven't tried taping their ears to their head. Maybe make it look like a bandage for an injury. Some fake blood would probably help. Let me know if it works.
• The vet that checks dogs departing from Frankfurt during the day works for PETA the other 16 hours a day after work. She interprets absorbent material as a fleece blanket for the bottom of the crate. There are no fleece blankets at the airport. I was able to line the bottom of the crate with my dirty laundry. Check your dogs before you check your baggage in case you need something you wore during your trip.
• Food and water bowl(s) may/may not be the one bowl with the divider that makes two compartments. Depends on who you are dealing with. See tip #1.
• Some airlines require a bag of food be taped to the crate. Bring one just in case.
• Check your airplanes before you book your flight. Not all large aircraft accommodate the 500 and larger crates. Boeing and Airbus are best. The MD series only accept 400 and smaller. Be prepared to spend the night somewhere you hadn't planned. Remember it's an adventure. Sometimes airlines switch planes as flights are under booked/overbooked. You may be stuck en-route if you don't have a direct flight.
• Get an acclimation letter. Even if you don't think you need one.  Remember the person behind the counter may not know that you don't need one when it's 60 degrees outside. It's on their list of things to check and you may be delayed until someone either produces one or figures out you don't need one. See tip #1.

My puppy came in on Continental, I believe I paid around 350.00..They were GREAT especially since she had two stop overs and flight changes.

They also had a person who stayed with the live animals during flight.

Granted this was a puppy so cost is probably higher for a heavier adult dog.  But I would use them again
Diane

Dog1 has provided you with sage advise.  The only thing I can add is zip tie your crate in all areas that bolt and also remember to zip tie the door shut too.