How To Travel With Your Dog

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No one wants to leave Fido behind when they head out. With a little planning, you can make your next trip a great one for you and your four-legged friend.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Your dog's vaccination records
A dog collar
Identification tags
A dog crate or restraining harness
A sturdy leash
Plastic bags
Two bowls
Dog food
Masking tape

Step 1: Update your dog's vaccinations and get a copy of the records. They are important if your dog is boarded or requires emergency care during the trip.

Step 2: Get your dog a well-fitting collar that includes an identification tag with your contact information.

Tip: If the phone number on your dog's tags isn't one where you can be reached, use masking tape to add a temporary contact number.

Step 3: Get a properly labeled, airline-approved crate for your dog if you'll be flying. Ask the airline what papers you need to bring.

Step 4: Determine where your dog should ride in the car. In a crate is the safest place, but a restraining harness with seat belt attachment will also work.

Tip: Don't let your dog ride with his head out the car window or in the bed of a truck. Injuries can result from flying debris or from sudden starts and stops.

Step 5: Stop frequently for exercise and bathroom breaks. Use plastic bags to clean up after your dog. Offer your dog fresh water in a bowl.

Tip: Dogs can get carsick on long trips. Avoid feeding your dog for three hours prior to a trip to relieve carsickness.

Step 6: Feed your dog when you arrive at your destination or when you stop for the day. Include fresh drinking water.

Step 7: Give your dog a short walk to let him relax and unwind. He's had a big day, and now you can both enjoy some well-earned down time.

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[fattiecakes123]

lol i was lke WTF? on "optional masking tape" ???

[TwitCentral]

me too

[isidora121minime]

my corgi mix loves to travel!she thinks that she is a rotti.my friend suggested that i should name her Lara (Lara Croft).so now Lara it is!

[TheXxHELENxX]

Woah glowing collar 0:42

[gokarter57275]

@polarpanda16 you think thats bad i had a 212lb. german rottwieler that wanted to sit in your lap while you drive unfourtionatly he killed some one so we had to put him down

[mhlover25]

i had a dog who had 3 legs so thats a total lie :P

[piper4seeformerly]

Was that an electroluminescent dog collar I saw?

[polarpanda16]

umm my dog is 100 pounds and cant fit in a kennel...........

[prietanegrita1624]

my trip takes about 8 hours!!!

[WebkinzGal256]

@MrOliverjiggy Hope u all have fun !

[MrOliverjiggy]

@WebkinzGal256 omg me tooo but were going camping with him!!!

[WebkinzGal256]

thanks this helped ! im going to texas ( a 12 HOUR trip so i neeeded some good tips on what to bring and how to take her with me ! )