Great Tips for Traveling with Your Dog
Many dogs love to travel and taking Fido on vacation with you can be a lot of fun. Many hotels these days have become far more dog friendly and welcome canines as guests. However not every dog is a born road warrior. Here are some useful tips to make a traveling with your dog a little bit easier:
Identification – Even if your dog is micro chipped (which many are these days) he should still be wearing a collar with a tag that clearly states his name, address and telephone number when traveling. If your dog wanders off at home, chances are that a neighbor will recognize him, but while on vacation in a strange place it is essential that he can easily identified and returned quickly to his owner.
Food and Water – When traveling by car always keep a good supply of fresh clean water at hand for your dog. To avoid tummy upsets bring your dog’s regular dog food along with you on the trip as well. Some dogs are already prone to a little travel sickness so feeding him a strange brand of food may only exacerbate the problem.
Crates – The best way for your dog to travel in the car is in a comfortable dog crate. Allowing your dog to be loose while you are driving is not a safe situation for either of you. If he doesn’t use one at home and you have to purchase one especially for the trip, look for a model that is big enough for him to stand up and turn around comfortably in, but not so large that sudden movements of the car will have him slung around all over the place. There are many places in the online world to buy pet supplies, so be sure to pick out a quality dog crate that will fit your dog’s needs.
If your dog turns out to be a really bad traveling companion (and some just are), rather than make him miserable by shutting him up in a car where he does not want to be, leave him home with a reliable friend or neighbor or find a good boarding kennel for him to stay at while you enjoy your vacation.
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