It can be quite challenge to travel with your dog whether you may be flying across the country or hitting the open road. Traveling without issues is possible for you and your dog, just consider these helpful hints.
A change of routine often leaves dogs confused and this can cause them anxiety or even to wander astray from the family. Before heading out, be certain that your dog has a microchip, a strong leash and a collar equipped with tags that display his or her name and phone numbers to reach you directly. Having your veterinarian's phone number placed on an id tag should also be considered as this can provide helpful information if ever your dog is found by animal control or taken to a shelter.
It's also wise to make sure your dog is crate trained and to bring a crate along. Obviously, if the animal is flying on an airplane, a crate is essential, but a crate is a safe place to leave an animal in a hotel room or a friend's house. After all, you don't want your dog to damage anyone's home or a hotel room or run away when a maid opens the door to your hotel or motel room. If you are flying by plane, research your airline's pet travel restrictions and be sure to bring along any necessary health-related certificates or paperwork.
Check the insides of your car to be certain that it is secured as well as invest in seat belts for your dog or keep them in their crate. To help keep your pet restricted to the back seat, special pet barriers are available for your car. It is necessary to keep them controlled as your pet might be tempted to hop up in the front seat and distract you from your driving.
Dogs aren't that heavy with their items compared to their human counterparts, though you need to bring all of their essentials. Dishes for food and water, any medicines, dog waste baggies and a few treats should be included. Bringing along a dog bed and a few favorite, familiar toys is also a good idea. On a few occasions, dogs just like people, can get car sick, so have some wet wipes ready for quick clean-ups. To lessen the occurrence of car sickness, try giving your pet only water during most of the day and avoid giving food.
Of course, it's easiest to travel with a pet that already knows how to behave. If your dog displays troublesome behavior such as not obeying basic commands, running away from you, not coming when called and dragging you on the leash, you might consider investing in a dog training program such as The Dog's Way. This dog training system teaches you how to train a pet in 12 easy-to-follow lessons. Your dog will be much safer and far easier to travel with if you have trained him or her properly.
A change of routine often leaves dogs confused and this can cause them anxiety or even to wander astray from the family. Before heading out, be certain that your dog has a microchip, a strong leash and a collar equipped with tags that display his or her name and phone numbers to reach you directly. Having your veterinarian's phone number placed on an id tag should also be considered as this can provide helpful information if ever your dog is found by animal control or taken to a shelter.
It's also wise to make sure your dog is crate trained and to bring a crate along. Obviously, if the animal is flying on an airplane, a crate is essential, but a crate is a safe place to leave an animal in a hotel room or a friend's house. After all, you don't want your dog to damage anyone's home or a hotel room or run away when a maid opens the door to your hotel or motel room. If you are flying by plane, research your airline's pet travel restrictions and be sure to bring along any necessary health-related certificates or paperwork.
Check the insides of your car to be certain that it is secured as well as invest in seat belts for your dog or keep them in their crate. To help keep your pet restricted to the back seat, special pet barriers are available for your car. It is necessary to keep them controlled as your pet might be tempted to hop up in the front seat and distract you from your driving.
Dogs aren't that heavy with their items compared to their human counterparts, though you need to bring all of their essentials. Dishes for food and water, any medicines, dog waste baggies and a few treats should be included. Bringing along a dog bed and a few favorite, familiar toys is also a good idea. On a few occasions, dogs just like people, can get car sick, so have some wet wipes ready for quick clean-ups. To lessen the occurrence of car sickness, try giving your pet only water during most of the day and avoid giving food.
Of course, it's easiest to travel with a pet that already knows how to behave. If your dog displays troublesome behavior such as not obeying basic commands, running away from you, not coming when called and dragging you on the leash, you might consider investing in a dog training program such as The Dog's Way. This dog training system teaches you how to train a pet in 12 easy-to-follow lessons. Your dog will be much safer and far easier to travel with if you have trained him or her properly.
About the Author:
Garrett McMahan enjoys watching dog show. To get more information about how to train dogs, or to find other dog training videos such as obedience training DVD online, please go to the TheDogsWay.com website today.
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