Door-to-door dog transport, handler included
Your dog rides in a climate-controlled vehicle with a professional handler, gets regular rest and exercise stops, and is delivered straight to your new front door.
Why ground transport works for dogs
- No cargo hold, no terminals, no strangers handing your dog off at a gate.
- Trips are planned point-to-point, so your dog is not rerouted through a hub.
- A handler monitors your dog for the entire trip and sends photo check-ins.
What to send with your dog
- Food for the trip (we just need your dog's food and their belongings).
- A familiar blanket or toy.
- Medications with written instructions, and current vaccination records.
Who this is best for
- Senior dogs and dogs with anxiety.
- Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds that do better away from flights.
- Families relocating with more than one pet.
Dogs of every size and age
We transport dogs from small to large breeds, puppies, adults and seniors. Crate size is matched to your dog, so tell us your dog's weight and size when you request a quote. Share anything that affects how the trip should be run, including temperament and any history of reactivity, so the trip is planned safely for your dog and for the people handling them.
What your dog does during the trip
Your dog rides in a climate-controlled vehicle, crated or on its own bed, whichever your dog prefers, with scheduled rest, feeding and exercise stops. A handler stays with your dog from pickup to delivery and sends photo check-ins along the way. At the end of the trip your dog is delivered to the door, with food and belongings.
Before your dog travels
- Current vaccination records, including rabies.
- A health certificate if your route requires one. See interstate pet transport requirements.
- Your dog's regular food for the whole trip.
- A familiar blanket or toy.
- Written medication instructions with dosing times.
- Current microchip details and a collar with a tag.
How the trip works.
The same four steps on every trip. See the full process →
Request a quote
Tell us the route, dates and who is riding along.
Confirm your quote
We confirm the route and a fixed price before you book.
Pickup and the road
A handler collects your animals and stays with them, with rest stops and photo check-ins.
Safe delivery
Your animals are delivered to the door.
Dog Transport FAQs
Can my dog ride loose in the vehicle?
On a private trip your dog can ride crated or on its own bed, whichever your dog is calmer in. Tell us your preference in your quote request. Every trip includes regular breaks to stretch, drink and go to the bathroom.
How long does a dog transport take?
A coast-to-coast trip typically takes 3 to 4 days. Shorter regional moves can take 1 to 3 days.
Related services.
See how a trip works, the areas we serve, or read ground vs. air transport.
Ready to coordinate your transport?
Reach us by call, text or email during business hours. After hours, send a text and we'll respond when we're back.
- Call or text(214) 631-9555
- Emailhello@happyarrivalpets.com
- HoursMon–Fri, 8am–6pm CT