We are thinking of taking a long weekend to the Eastern Townships of Quebec, and it would be easiest if we could take our daughter’s dog with us.
Does anyone have experience taking a dog over the border for a few days?
We would be driving into Quebec from Vermont.
Not sure, but the dog might have to be quarantined for a period of time much longer than your vacation.
Often your local veterinarian can be a great resource in these type of situations.
Looks like you should be just fine. Bring a rabies vaccine certificate.
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/dogs/eng/1331876172009/1331876307796
Given my sister’s experience, there is no quarantine but there are certain papers you need to have with you, at least for taking a dog into Ontario. Also, certain breeds of dogs are absolutely prohibited from entering Canada (Ontario), so check that carefully. My nephew plays hockey in Canada and she and my BIL regularly take their dog to visit him. I believe you can find the requirements (again, for Ontario, don’t know about Quebec) online.
No, that isn’t necessary.
We have crossed the border in both directions with our dogs hundreds of times. What you’ll need is paperwork from your vet confirming the dog is up to date on rabies vaccination, as well as a letter stating that the dog is in good health. The good health letter should be obtained after an exam by your vet within a week of crossing.
In our experience, after hundreds of crossings, is that they have never even once asked to see the documentation in either direction! You should still have it with you but it’s nothing to worry about. Enjoy your trip! The Eastern Townships are beautiful.
“In our experience, after hundreds of crossings, is that they have never even once asked to see the documentation in either direction !”
They will if the dog is driving ! 
Thanks everyone!
Dog is a very affectionate mutt, so shouldn’t be on any prohibited breeds lists.
Now to see if our preferred property will permit a pooch…
Good to hear, I have told my hubby we should take our bernese mountain pup up to canada for a summer vacation to beat the heat and he used this as an excuse not to do it.
We have a dog. And we have a cottage in Canada. We cross the border many times a year with our pup. (he actually gets to go more often than I do!) You should have proof (papers) of his rabies shot. Our dog also has a tag on his collar with this. Also the papers will show that he is yours when they look at your ID as well. (so no dog smuggling!)
But to be honest, while you should definitely HAVE these things, they rarely ask us for them when we cross. Our dog is very chill and while we put down all our car windows so they can see him they might not even know he is there. Plus since we cross so often it is probably noted in their computer that our cars often have a dog (they enter your license plate and can know if/when you cross often.
So definitely have papers, definitely check if your breed is out of the ordinary, but also don’t overly fret with anxiety when you’re coming up to the border agent!
We also have a cottage in Canada and have been taking our dogs for years. We bring their shot records, but have never been asked for them. The only time we had a potential problem was when my husband volunteered information about the dogs without being asked about them by the customs agent.
@fendrock. There is a lovely inn in the Townships called Manoir Hovey that is pet-friendly. I highly recommend it, with or without pets!
My niece is married to a Canadian. They go back and forth across the border in/near Bellingham all the time. They also take him to Mexico.
My friend had a vacation home across the border in Mexico, crossing at San Diego. He had what is basically a fast pass, one for him, his wife, two different cars, and the dog.
^^^ Known as NEXUS at the Canadian border.
Went to Canada camping last year at Banff NP. They did not ask any questions. Had our shot records/ rabies info with us.
I want a fast pass. And a cottage. I already have the dog!
^^This guy is like Jay Pritchard on Modern Family. Colombian wife, fancy cars, great house overlooking the ocean in Orange County, CA too. He brown bagged it for lunch almost every day, and on the days he went out for a ‘treat’ it was to get a $1.50 hot dog at Costco.
No kids to suck away all his money on foolish things like college or weddings.