Taking Trips With Your Dog
There are many ways you can adapt your car to make it better to transport your dog or cat. There are also various types of vehicles that are very accommodating to traveling with pets.If you will be traveling in cooler climates, a truck with a topper on the back is a real possibility.
Sliding windows are an added attraction to this method as you can keep your pets calm talking to them thru the window and monitor their behavior as well.
Vans are a good vehicle to travel with pets. There are many kits you can buy to section off the back of your vehicle to allow pets to be out of their kennels but not have access to the front where you are trying to drive. It's best to have them in kennels where they are more safe.
If you don't like to keep your dog in a crate, you can purchase a rubber bed liner that will make it more comfortable for your dog to lay on while in the back of a pickup. These usually run about $50.00 and can be purchased at the same places that install camper shells.
There are a variety of Seat covers that are very popular for the back seat for those that like to have their pet loose in the car with them. Also, first aid kits will make you prepared for any emergency with your pet while on the road. Another thing to consider is the clean-up at the rest area's that your pet will be using to urinate and do number two. Bring along a scoop and a bag just in case that the area you pick has rules about picking up after your pet.
Getting a gear bag together to keep all your pets' food, bowls, first aid kit and anything else you can think of. Then simply keep this bag with you where ever you go and you'll always be prepared for whatever may come up. When not traveling, keep the bag in a special place already stocked with everything you need for travel with the exception of the food or treats. Food can go bad if left for too long.
The main thing you need with you on a road trip with your dog, besides your gear bag, is some sort of kennel. Soft-sided kennels are excellent for travel as they fold up flat when not in use. There are also wire cages which allow your dog to see out so he can almost feel like he's not really in a kennel at all. Then there are the hard plastic kennels with a minimal view for your dog. Every owner knows its dog and every dog has certain rituals or tendencies to be considered when purchasing your kennel. It is a fact though that traveling with your pet in a kennel is the safest.
posted by Posh Pampered Pets @ 7:24 PM
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