Does your dog get excited when you say the word, “ride”? Traveling with your dog can be lots of fun if he enjoys it. All those new smells, sights, and sounds are very exciting for a dog. But it can also be challenging, especially if your pet does not like it. For some dogs, those same smells, sights and sounds can be scary and overwhelming. If your properly prepared, though, your dog can learn to at least tolerate travel.
Short car rides can be much easier to deal with than long trips. Acclamate your dog by regularly taking him to a nearby dog park, a pet store, or any place where pets are welcome. Make doggy playdates with friends that have dogs. Having a destination that your dog can look forward to will make it much easier on your dog. Remember to always keep water on hand. You can find collapsible travel bowls at most pet supply stores.
Most dog owners elect to travel by car when they decide to include them in their travel. Not only can it be fun for the family, but your dog loves traveling with his human companion. It’s important to keep your dog safe when traveling by car. Consider a harness to keep him safely in the back seat so he not only does not interfere with your driving but can help prevent injury in the even of an accident. Remember, never leave your dog alone in the car, especially if it’s very warm outside. While driving, your dog should avoid sticking his head out the window – even though he probably would love to. Bugs, rocks and other debris can hit your dog while you’re driving and these could cause all types of injury and in fact, even blindness. Keeping your dog safe while you’re traveling by car will make the trip more enjoyable for you as well as for them.
On long car trips, stop often for potty breaks. If you forget to bring water or a water bowl, find a truck stop. It’s so common to have dogs as traveling companions, that they often stock pet products. Whenever possible, leave the window open a bit so your dog will get fresh air. Finally, have fun with your dog. Take a little extra time at the rest area to play.
While it may seem obvious, one of the first things you should do is plan well ahead of time. Doing this means there is less of a chance that things will go poorly. Make an appointment with your veterinarian and have all vaccinations and other shots that might be needed brought up to date. Let us face it, we like our vets for a reason – any opportunity to avoid a vet you do not know, especially in a strange city – and seeing a different vet is going to be stressful for your dog. Do not forget to ask your veterinarian for a full copy of all vaccinations as well as a health certificate. You can never be too safe, and having this will ensure that any questions are immediately answered. Be sure to put your dogs rabies tag on a sturdy collar that won’t easily come off – and do not forget to include his name, (your name) and a telephone number. You might not like to think about your dog getting lost, but sometimes you get separated from your four legged friend and you want to ensure that he will be able to find his way back to you.
Flying with your dog can be much more challenging. Know all your airline’s regulations for animal travel. Most airlines require that your dog travel as luggage in a travel crate either approved by them or provided by them. Some airlines also require that your dog be sedated during the flight. Finally, an “80-degree rule” is imposed by most airlines as well – if the temperature is expected to go higher than 80 degrees at any point of the trip, your dog cannot go.
It is not difficult to have fun traveling for vacation with your dog. For you this means a little pre-planning to find a pet friendly hotel, park and other recreation areas that will allow your dog on the grounds. You should also look into pet sitters and other facilities in the event you need to leave your dog for any period of time. Your dog is part of your family – have fun making him part of your family vacation.
Owning a hunting dog is a huge responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Making sure you are properly prepared for travel is very important, but so is the training equipment that you have. There are certain things you should consider buying when you have a hunting dog, some of the possibilities are dog tracker units, Innotek IUT-302, or Innotek ADV-1000P.
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