Vacations are a lot more fun if you share them with your best friend! If you plan to take your dog with you, careful planning and safety precautions will make travel more enjoyable for both of you.
Safety First
It’s a lot safer for everyone if your dog is securely fastened or confined during care trips. A large dog in your lap or a small one bouncing around the accelerator pedal can be distracting and dangerous- and should you have an accident, your unrestrained dog might be thrown about the cab. Popular options for safe dog travel includes dog seat belts, crates, and car barriers. If you use a seat belt be sure to put your dog in the backseat. When riding int he front, dogs can be injured or even killed if you have an accident and an airbag deploys.
Don’t forget to microchip your dog before leaving home, and attach an ID tag with your cell phone number to his collar. If you’re traveling to multiple places during your trip and you don’t have a cell phone, you can buy inexpensive temporary ID tags to use along the way.
Never leave your dog in a hot or cold car unattended. Doing so isn’t just uncomfortable for your dog- it can be life threatening.
Identify emergency animal clinics close to locations you plan to visit during you plan to visit during your trip. This is an especially important precaution if your dog is enjoying his golden years.
For stress free travel for your pets check out SleepyPod mobile pet beds for a comfortable ride or your furriest member of your family.
Fore more articles on traveling with your pets please visit the ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist at aspcabehavior.org. Thanks to Subaru of South Blvd for their generous donations and support of pet care and safety.
