In an effort to stop the spread of rabies, the Center for Disease Control laid out new guidelines regarding the importation of dogs.

Starting August 1st--all dogs entering the U.S. must be healthy upon arrival, at least six months of age, microchipped, accompanied by a CDC Dog Import form.

That's in addition to tighter restrictions when traveling with the four-legged companions.

"For me and our business, I'm not affected by it.", said David Blosser, owner of Tri-State K9 in Trumbull County.

Blosser trains and supplies police dogs for various law enforcement agencies. Although he doesn't import puppies, he says the new rules will be a good thing.

"We're trying to prevent the spread of diseases in this country so I think it's pretty good.", said Blosser.

In Mahoning County, Marc Peluso co-owner of Enforcer Working Dogs imports dogs around the ages of 18 months to 24 months, but has also imported puppies.

"It's just going to be where we have to ask the vendors to hold them until the six month mark, instead of sending them at ten weeks.", Peluso explained, adding that they'll still be able to acquire the bloodlines they use and like.

Peluso doesn't consider it a drastic change.

"You always needed a broker or paperwork to bring them over as it was.", he added.

TJ Dobbins with Alpha Pack K9 issued this statement when asked about the new guidelines 

"These new guidelines make importing and traveling out of the country with a dog cumbersome with the extra paperwork. Not having all the required documentation or meeting the guidelines can also add a lot of expense."

Katlyn Schwarzwaelder, a breeder of Dobermans and owner of Von Schwarz Doberman Kennel says it won't have an impact on her but potentially newer breeders

Fortunately I have multiple generation of dogs in this country so there is no need to import, however it could be a hurdle for newer breeders that don't have as much stock.", she added