Road trips with your dog or dogs can be fun. Road trips are great to see new and out of the way parts of the country. New places you never knew existed can be exciting to discover and even more exciting to see the new areas through the eyes of your dog companions. Here are a few tips to help make your road trips with the family dogs safe, happy and carefree.
A nice ventilated pet carrier or crate for safety is mandatory. If you cannot find one to meet your needs, the next best thing is a pet safety belt or travel harness. Big dogs weighing 100 pounds or more often do better secured with a seat belt or travel harness. Smaller dogs ride well in pet carriers and crates.
During your road trip take care to never leave your dog or dogs alone as temperatures can climb quickly to ungodly and unsafe numbers. Practice this precaution even if you are going inside for a quick trip into a store or restaurant. It is probably best to travel with another person as it is most helpful to allow one person to stay with the dog(s) while the other goes into gas stations, restaurants or restroom trips. Planning ahead is the absolute best course of action to keep everyone safe during your adventure.
Another good idea is to make sure your pet(s) keep their heads inside the vehicle. There is nothing cuter than to see a dog enjoying the blowing wind with his head stuck outside the window, however, this can be dangerous. Oncoming traffic or flying objects could possibly injure pet(s) traveling this way.
How often you need to stop for pet bathroom breaks depends upon the breed and age of your pets. Young puppies will obviously need to stop more than adults. Senior dogs may need more frequent stops as well. A good rule of thumb is probably stopping every two hours to let your dogs stretch their legs at least. Take the stretching opportunity to grab yourself a snack or cup of coffee. Enjoy the time just soaking in the views while your pets enjoy a little stretch and a bathroom break if needed.
Limit how many super long days you have in the car and divide your trip up with stops at pet-friendly hotels or with friends and family. No more than seven hours per day is usually plenty enough for everyone concerned. Plan your route before leaving and call ahead to reserve pet friendly hotel rooms. Many hotels have size, breed or weight restrictions for dogs and some will limit the number of dogs who can stay.
Your rest stops should have easy-to-access parking lots and designated pet areas for walking and potty times. Be sure to pack lots of poop bags to clean up after your pets. Keep pets secure on a leash as traffic, wildlife and large trucks with big sounds can easily spook your dogs.
Thoroughly research local pet laws for each city and state you will be driving through. Some dog breeds such as a pit bull or other breed mixes are frequently discriminated against. You want to be sure you are not unknowingly going into an area that has laws in place that ban or otherwise restrict certain breeds.
Bring something familiar to your pet such as toys and healthy treats as car rides can bring on anxiety in some dogs. The familiar objects or healthy dog treats and chews will help your dog feel more comfortable.
Of course you will need to bring along portable water bowls, food and a pet first aid kit. Don't forget to pack pet medications, proof of vaccinations, a health certificate from your veterinarian and up-to-date identification tags on your dogs. An extra leash, collar and/or harness is nice to pack as well. Take a familiar dog blanket or bed for your stays in hotel rooms.
Before taking a long trip, it is a good idea to take your dog(s) on short trips just to get them use to riding in a vehicle and gradually increase the time spent on the road. If you find your dog(s) do not feel well on practice trips talk to your vet about special anti-nausea medicines and ways to adjust their meal times.
If you plan ahead your trip should be exciting and enjoyable for everyone!
A nice ventilated pet carrier or crate for safety is mandatory. If you cannot find one to meet your needs, the next best thing is a pet safety belt or travel harness. Big dogs weighing 100 pounds or more often do better secured with a seat belt or travel harness. Smaller dogs ride well in pet carriers and crates.
During your road trip take care to never leave your dog or dogs alone as temperatures can climb quickly to ungodly and unsafe numbers. Practice this precaution even if you are going inside for a quick trip into a store or restaurant. It is probably best to travel with another person as it is most helpful to allow one person to stay with the dog(s) while the other goes into gas stations, restaurants or restroom trips. Planning ahead is the absolute best course of action to keep everyone safe during your adventure.
Another good idea is to make sure your pet(s) keep their heads inside the vehicle. There is nothing cuter than to see a dog enjoying the blowing wind with his head stuck outside the window, however, this can be dangerous. Oncoming traffic or flying objects could possibly injure pet(s) traveling this way.
How often you need to stop for pet bathroom breaks depends upon the breed and age of your pets. Young puppies will obviously need to stop more than adults. Senior dogs may need more frequent stops as well. A good rule of thumb is probably stopping every two hours to let your dogs stretch their legs at least. Take the stretching opportunity to grab yourself a snack or cup of coffee. Enjoy the time just soaking in the views while your pets enjoy a little stretch and a bathroom break if needed.
Limit how many super long days you have in the car and divide your trip up with stops at pet-friendly hotels or with friends and family. No more than seven hours per day is usually plenty enough for everyone concerned. Plan your route before leaving and call ahead to reserve pet friendly hotel rooms. Many hotels have size, breed or weight restrictions for dogs and some will limit the number of dogs who can stay.
Your rest stops should have easy-to-access parking lots and designated pet areas for walking and potty times. Be sure to pack lots of poop bags to clean up after your pets. Keep pets secure on a leash as traffic, wildlife and large trucks with big sounds can easily spook your dogs.
Thoroughly research local pet laws for each city and state you will be driving through. Some dog breeds such as a pit bull or other breed mixes are frequently discriminated against. You want to be sure you are not unknowingly going into an area that has laws in place that ban or otherwise restrict certain breeds.
Bring something familiar to your pet such as toys and healthy treats as car rides can bring on anxiety in some dogs. The familiar objects or healthy dog treats and chews will help your dog feel more comfortable.
Of course you will need to bring along portable water bowls, food and a pet first aid kit. Don't forget to pack pet medications, proof of vaccinations, a health certificate from your veterinarian and up-to-date identification tags on your dogs. An extra leash, collar and/or harness is nice to pack as well. Take a familiar dog blanket or bed for your stays in hotel rooms.
Before taking a long trip, it is a good idea to take your dog(s) on short trips just to get them use to riding in a vehicle and gradually increase the time spent on the road. If you find your dog(s) do not feel well on practice trips talk to your vet about special anti-nausea medicines and ways to adjust their meal times.
If you plan ahead your trip should be exciting and enjoyable for everyone!
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We believe that life is precious and should be enjoyed to the fullest extent possible. We are passionate about the various products we offer, the customers we serve, the business opportunity we represent and the work of our non-profit, The Dr. Jane Foundation. Since 1999, our tireless dedication to our mission has produced an extended track record of profitability and success.
Use our products. Using the Life's Abundance pet products is also an excellent way of "giving back" to the pet community. Charitable work is at the core of the Life's Abundance mission. Every order placed contributes to homeless animals. The work is done through the non-profit branch of Life's Abundance
If you become impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity. You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products for pets and humans. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages.
A Life's Abundance home business may be just the perfect solution for you
No products to stock or ship out. Life's Abundance takes care of the entire purchase transaction along with shipping.
THIS IS A MOST EXCITING TIME TO BUILD A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS
Life’s Abundance is an employee owned company on a mission to improve the health and wellness of families.
We believe that life is precious and should be enjoyed to the fullest extent possible. We are passionate about the various products we offer, the customers we serve, the business opportunity we represent and the work of our non-profit, The Dr. Jane Foundation. Since 1999, our tireless dedication to our mission has produced an extended track record of profitability and success.
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