Part of our Continuing Series on Traveling With Pets
We take our Moo everywhere we can, including on vacation. Many people we know see it as too much trouble to bring a pet on a family trip. But we know we’d miss Moo and worry about her constantly, if we left her behind. We see Moo as a member of our family. So we follow a few simple steps to make the decision to take her with us on vacation successful.
An important part to making traveling with your dog work well is to prepare your vehicle. Things to include and consider:
- Where will the pup sit and sleep? We try to leave a dog-sized piece of floor free in a quiet part of the car.
- Keep a food/water bowl and small jug of water in the car at all times. Whenever you stop, offer the pup a drink.
- Keep a towel in the car for wiping paws and drying off a wet dog.
- If your dog likes to chase balls or Frisbees, make sure you always have one in the car. Many a long drive can be pleasantly interrupted with a chance to run and chase in a roadside rest area.
- Keep a stash of plastic bags in the car for clean up at bathroom stops. Be a courteous pet owner.
- An extra leash in the car can help set minds at ease if you lose track of the primary one.
- Treats! Who’s a good pup? Yes, you!
- Never leave your dog in a vehicle on a warm day. Never.
We find our Moo fits right in, once you take a moment to consider her pup needs. And she is really no more trouble to bring along on journeys than anyone else in our family.
[…] Tip: Your car can get hot very quick. Never leave your dog alone in the car! […]