If you accept that dogs are family also , here are a few tips to consider when contemplating dog travel in motor autos.
1. Make the correct decision concerning the trip. Is the agenda so packed that it will be difficult to include the dog in almost all of the activities? Is there another chum or member of the family with whom the dog would be happy for a few days? The decision on whether to include the dog must be made on a trip by trip basis.
2. Assuming the decision is to include the dog in the travel plans, items 2-10 apply. Help the dog adapt to car travel before the trip. This can easily be achieved by having him or her go with you on local errands from time to time.
3. Make sure the vaccines are current and the dog is medically fit for travel.
4. Provide the dog with a dog car seat and dog harness not only to keep him safe during travel but to give him some private space during the stay.
5. Ensure the collar has the appropriate ID tags. Microchips are a good option and may prove useful if the dog escape. Don't leave the dog in the vehicle alone - But in the event that you've got to, make it a brief period of time and leave a window open.
6. Contemplate how any possible climate changes at the destination will affect the dog. Have the dog groomed, get a sweater if it is required, do whatever you can to help the dog in this respect.
7. Take the dog on a walk just before hitting the road. This could cut the amount of restlessness the dog experiences in the initial phase of the trip.
8. Take frequent breaks during the excursion to permit the dog to stretch and take care of other physical wants.
9. Take along water and light biscuits for the dog.
10. Turn down the radio. Remember that a dog's hearing is more fragile than a human's and take precautions not to harm the dog's ears.
1. Make the correct decision concerning the trip. Is the agenda so packed that it will be difficult to include the dog in almost all of the activities? Is there another chum or member of the family with whom the dog would be happy for a few days? The decision on whether to include the dog must be made on a trip by trip basis.
2. Assuming the decision is to include the dog in the travel plans, items 2-10 apply. Help the dog adapt to car travel before the trip. This can easily be achieved by having him or her go with you on local errands from time to time.
3. Make sure the vaccines are current and the dog is medically fit for travel.
4. Provide the dog with a dog car seat and dog harness not only to keep him safe during travel but to give him some private space during the stay.
5. Ensure the collar has the appropriate ID tags. Microchips are a good option and may prove useful if the dog escape. Don't leave the dog in the vehicle alone - But in the event that you've got to, make it a brief period of time and leave a window open.
6. Contemplate how any possible climate changes at the destination will affect the dog. Have the dog groomed, get a sweater if it is required, do whatever you can to help the dog in this respect.
7. Take the dog on a walk just before hitting the road. This could cut the amount of restlessness the dog experiences in the initial phase of the trip.
8. Take frequent breaks during the excursion to permit the dog to stretch and take care of other physical wants.
9. Take along water and light biscuits for the dog.
10. Turn down the radio. Remember that a dog's hearing is more fragile than a human's and take precautions not to harm the dog's ears.
About the Author:
Stephen Heather, Owner of www.dogseatbelts.org.ukDog 1 have the responsibility to keep their family and dogs as safe as practical during auto journeys. The safest option is with the usage of dog seat belts, dog car seats and auto dog guards.
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