Kaz, As you want to live in Calis, why not spend more than a day there, when you are over a few days would give you the time to see Estate Agents and arrange some things. As you really will not get a whole day coming from Dalyan as you wll have to deduct the travelling time to and from.
There are some good Hotel deals in Calis.
With reference to your dog. I remember a member of the Forum coming over to live in Fethiye, his pets were on the flight with him. He was surprised to find them in their travel boxes going around and around on the luggage carousel.