I brought my young cocker spaniel here from USA and it appeared to go well. Not on the trip when I came as a tourist. I brought him when I moved here, so he only had to fly one way and the paperwork, discomfort and extreme hassle was cut in half. Consider instead the benefits of your dog remaining in comfort, but with a caretaker that sends you regular photos and updates. He gets to take in all new sights and smells from their neighborhood, which should be just enough stimuli for a canine vacation.