I am planning a road trip with my dog. What are your BEST or UNIQUE car travel tips?
Thanks!
I always crate my dogs in the car. If they get sick or go to the bathroom before the next stop it is contained.
A favorite toy.
Always walk on a leash
Make sure tags are current.
Make sure the hotel you are staying in allows pets before you leave. Or sneak them in the room, If he is a quiet dog and you don't have to leave for any length of time.
If he is use to traveling in cars you should have no problems. I have taken several of my dogs on road trips.
I was advised to give my dog human travel sickness pill just prior to leaving on a trip..its works a treat..keeps him calm and quiet.
I go once a month on a 12 hour round-trip to my daughter's home. My puppy goes along. Right before we leave I take her for a walk, I then give her some Benadryl and then place her in her travel kennel. We stop at the halfway point for a bathroom break, a drink, and to stretch our legs and then it's back on the road. She doesn't make a sound the whole trip. She is 5 months old.
You know Im not sure really how to help you all my dogs love to go "bye bye" lol You mention the word and they get excited. They are a little hyper the first min in the car but settle down and stick their noses out the window. I start taking them in car rides as soon as I get the pup so they can get use to it.
Now my husband's puppy dont do so good he gets car sick sometimes so if we are going somewhere and taking the dogs we dont let her eat or drink about fours hrs before we go and she is good to go
Answer: Take the dog to a kennel.
Your vet can actually give you some pills to "minorly sedate" your pet (may depend on length of trip) - and I would recommend keeping it in a contained cage if feasible, with a favorite blanket/pillow etc. Give it a treat when it first gets in there, and then let it get comfy & snooze...
Buy one of those dog seatbelts- very important.
Bring a comfy bed for the dog.
Stop every 2-3 hours so the dog can get a pee break & stretch its legs.
Bring some anti-nausea medication for your dog, if its your first big trip with your dog, it may get car sick.
Go to your vet ahead of time & get some sedatives just in case your dog freaks out, you can have a car accident if the dog distracts you.
Never let your dog stick its head out the window. I have a friend whos collie was blinded by dirt that flew into the dog's eyes at a high speed. Also I have heard of dogs being decapitated.
Most importantly have fun & good luck!!!
Give your dog big kisses for me!!
ummmm you might want to hire a pet Carrier guy (to take him with you and when you get their you pick him up somewhere) it rely depends on how long the trip is
We travel all over the country, often with more than a dozen dogs. Take my word for it there is absolutely no alternative to a dog crate. The dog is safer, and happier, and so are any people that are in the same vehicle.
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a puke bowl
Benadryl...and I prop his bed up so he can see out the windows. He is happy as long as he can see what's going on...otherwise he makes this annoying noise and stares at you until you let him sit in your lap.
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