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Summer means we are spending a lot of time with friends and family. It also means we have travel in store for us. We already took our first family road trip, and our family includes a furry baby! Yes, she came along with us! It was so much fun to have her with us. How do you prepare for a road trip with ALL of your family members? Here are our Tips for Road Trips with Dogs
The open road awaits and you are ready to drive on! To make it even more enjoyable, consider these tips for an amazing road trip with your four legged family members:
- Safety first: The simple answer is – Crate your dog. You don’t want any distractions on a long drive. A dog roaming around the car or sitting on your lap can make you less reactive to whatever might happen on the road. By the same token, you don’t want your dog shooting out if you have to brake unexpectedly. An alternative to crating them would be a dogie booster seat, but they will be more comfortable, and likely to keep in place in their crate, than strapped in by unfamiliar belts.
- Feeding: Dogs are prone to motion sickness. So, try not to feed your dog a big meal before leaving. Try not to feed the dog or give it snacks while the car is moving. Do remember to bring pet food and practical containers for food and water along the road when you stop.
- Breaks: When you stop for breaks, don’t forget to bring your dog. When you stop for a break, give your pooch a break for potty needs and a bit of walking or running. Remember they also need to burn some energy too.
- Toys: Bringing along Fido’s favorite toy or blanket might help the dog keep calm during the road trip. Toys will also help keep doggies entertained during your trip. No need to bring them all! One or two should do the trick.
- Don’t forget to pack your leash
Keeping your cute furry companions safe on the road can be easy. Our friends at Fort Dodge Ford can help if you are looking for the right car for your family road trip this summer.
Do you have more tips to add to this Tips for Road Trips with Dogs list? Where are you enjoying the summer with your Dog this year?
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Terry says
I used to always use crates when I had dogs. Some people think it is mean to crate them. My dogs felt very safe in their crates.
Ana @MiamiMommySavings.com says
Those tips are great, I will keep them in mind when we get a doggie for the kiddos. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Robin Masshole mommy says
These are awesome tips. My dog is a complete spaz, so we board him when we go away.
Jaime says
My mom always gets a dog sitter when she travels (it’s usually me.) We’ve never ventured long distances with our pets!
aimee fauci says
I hate traveling with our dog and we don’t even travel far with her. If she was only a lap dog.
Liz Mays says
This is great advice to keep in mind.. I haven’t gone on trips longer than a few minutes with a dog in tow.
Maureen@ADebtFreeStressFreeLife says
I don’t have a dog but these seem like really good tips. I’ll forward to my doggie friends.
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
I will talk to my parents about this. They just drove with their dog from FL to NJ.
coolmoms says
That is a long drive for everyone, not only the dogs. I hope it helps them for their drive back
Dawn McAlexander says
I haven’t really traveled much with our dogs, so these tips will come in handy for me when I do. Trust me, I do intend to take them on a road trip.
coolmoms says
I love that you are planning to! It is going to be amazing!
Pam says
I always think people are very brave when they bring their dogs along on road trips. We have a hard enough time taking ours to the vet and the dog park. These are great tips and I will have to remember them.
Dogvills says
These are great tips for dog owners who love to travel with their dogs like us. Thanks for sharing.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Great tips! Our Taffy travels brilliantly, thank goodness!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Those sound like great tips. We would love a dog but my daughter’s allergies does not permit us to have one. Hoping she outgrows it so we can get one.
Paula schuck says
I don’t have a dog but I know where to look when or if we get one now . These are some really great tips. Thank you!
Lisa Rios says
These are really great tips for road trips with pets. I don’t have pets so I don’t have much experience about this. But this is going to be helpful for every pet owners. Will definitely share about this with my friends.
Melissa Vera says
Our little Shih Tzu does not like to travel in a car unless she knows that she is going to see her nana. Thanks for these tips.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Thanks for letting us know – we don’t really have a pet but this is good insight for future references.
Angelic Sinova says
Thankfully my dog is a GREAT traveler! He has a little car carrier and he loves it. We travel for about 40 minute weekly for his Puppy Academy so we were feverous how he would handle it but he’s been doing great. I agree that feeding your dog right before a trip is a no-no!