Puppy Dog Travel Techniques

Flying with a puppy dog could be difficult, but a little forethought will go a long way in helping to make the trip enjoyable for both you and your dog.

The initial thing you need to do will be to see whether your dog or puppy gets carsick. Take a number of short trips around your community if you’re uncertain of your puppy’s response to car travel. Then, gradually start raising the period of the trips up until you are sure your dog isn’t going to become ill every-time he gets in a vehicle!

Also I strongly suggest getting your pet accustomed to riding in the car with a restraint system maybe a travel crate, doggie seat belts or safety harnesses. I personally feel that travel carriers or crates work most effectively for small dogs. They feel secure and it keeps them away from harms way such as getting under your feet while you are driving.

Vacationing in a Hotel Jointly With Your Puppy

For anyone who is traveling far away from home along with your puppy, always call ahead to make bookings. There are a number of pet friendly hotels and lodging areas, but don’t assume that puppies are allowed in all hotels. If you make that mistake, you can find yourself driving for hours looking for a place which will allow you to stay with your puppy.

In many instances, you should expect to pay for an added fee to have your puppy stay with you. Often, a security deposit shall be required too. Fees ranges from $10 a night up to $50- 75 a night.

Your Dog’s Travel Bag

Once you have secured a reservation at a location where your dog is welcome, it is time to plan for his or her needs. I always think that an infant’s diaper bag makes a good puppy travel bag. What i’m saying is, they are your baby, right?

Store your puppy’s travel bag with water and food bowls (stainless steel is good since it won’t break), his or her leash, food, treats, a of couple towels, a roll ofpaper towels, a brush and/or comb, toys, pooper scoopers (plastic grocery store bags work nicely), medications and a emergency first aid kit. You may want to consider including shampoo and flea and tick products as needed. In fact, if you are living in an area where there are not many fleas or ticks, do not think that may be the case at rest areas or your final destination. Consider treating your puppy for fleas prior to leaving, so they will not pick any up along the way. Also, ensure that you carry many fresh water. It is also a good idea to bring your puppy’s vaccination records if it so happens something occurs, or you have to board them somewhere.

Identification Tags

Don’t forget your puppy’s ID tags. Ensure he or she is wearing an identification tag which includes his or her name and your name, address and telephone number.

Keep close track of The Temperature

Always be aware of the temperature outside the car. It won’t take much to over heat, dehydrate, and perchance increase the risk for death of your dog by leaving it in a sealed car.

Do not lock your puppy in a car unattended. If you are going form a cold climate to warm climate, will possibly not realize that in just 15 minutes, temperatures can be 120 or more degrees, even with windows cracked. If you do leave the windows down, you risk thieves taking your pet, specifically if you have a small purebred breed that thief can quickly sell for a few dollars. Make sure that one person can stay together with the dog all the time so that he or she is protected from thieves and extreme temperatures. If you are traveling on your own with the puppy, make brief stops and ensure to put the windows down a few inches to let fresh, cool air into the car.

Travel with your puppy should be easier than you think and enjoyable with a little preparation and if you follow these ideas.

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