Import Pets to Australia
Why Choose Dogtainers?
We are animal lovers like you. We are proud to have dog trainers, animal behaviourists, Animal rehoming volunteers, vet nurses and all-breed Dog show judges, amongst our 70 plus team, located all across Australia. Dogtainers is Australia’s largest owner-operated pet transport network and the only pet travel company to have our own offices and staff located in every state in Australia including the Northern Territory Dogtainers first started moving pets when we assisted Ansett Air Freight with the technicalities of pet travel way back in 1971. Yes, we have been in the business that long! At that point, we were known as “Dog Containers” which eventually shortened to Dogtainers. From this time Dogtainers started to grow into the true national network we are today. Dogtainers is Australia’s most experienced pet relocation company, handling the responsibility of safely transporting pets throughout Australia and the world since 1971. We offer trusted and reliable pet travel solutions, so you can be sure that whether your animal companion is travelling within Australia, internationally to a new and exciting overseas destination or coming home to Australia, we have a service and the expertise that is right for you and your animal. Transporting pets safely and comfortably is what we do all day every day.
AFRA Associate Member
Dogtainers is an associate member of AFRA and we are a great supporter of many Australian removals companies. Dogtainers has recently developed a new log-in portal that will give all our corporate partners a fast and accurate price without having to call us for a quotation. Dogtainers strengths lie in the fact our franchise network spans every state in Australia and is owner operated. This means we care about each and every move and don’t allow a network of agents to handle our special Pets. All of our Offices Australia wide can handle removal quotes and provide a dedicated service. We can offer a one stop shop to all our removal partners.
Why You Should Choose Dogtainers
There are four different categories recognised by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. The categories are based on the rabies risks of animals coming from these countries. Cats and dogs from approved countries are allowed to enter, provided all the veterinary requirements are met.
We are Australia’s largest owner-operated pet transport network and the only pet travel company to have our own offices and staff located in every state in Australia, including the Northern Territory.
Dogtainers has been operating for 50 years, and we import thousands of pets into Australia every year.
We’re an official RSPCA partner and a member of IPATA.
Most importantly, we’re pet lovers just like you! We understand that pets are family, and they deserve to be treated like it.
AUSTRALIA BANNED BREEDS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Fila Brasileiro

Dogo Argentino

Japanese Tosa

Savannah cat

Chausie crossed with Jungle cat.

Bengal cat crossed with Asian Leopard cat

Safari cat crossed with Geoffroy cat

Czechoslovakian wolfdog or Czechoslovakian Vlcak

Lupo Italiano or Italian wolfdog

Kunming wolfdog or Kunming dog

Saarloos wolfdog or Saarloos wolfhound
Start Your Pet Transport Journey
Australia: 1300 13 52 52 | New Zealand: 0800 13 52 52

