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[ Home > Dog Training, Dog Obedience and Dog Care "Quick Tips" > Quick Tips for Quick Trips with your Dog ]

Quick Tips for Quick Trips with your Dog

Precautions to Safe Guard your pets!
  1. Make 3 copies of your Rabies Certification. One for the glove box in your car. Second copy should be placed into a zip lock bag and taped to the outside of the crate. The third copy is an extra just incase you need to board your dog. Carry it on your person.

  2. Check information on dogs tags. Add a second I. D. tag titled Relocation information. This tag should have your cell number and a local number where the dog is staying.

  3. Be sure you have enough medication on hand to last a month. This should include heartworm protection and flea and tick preventative.

  4. You will need your crate and a long lead 15 feet to 20 feet. Cover the bottom of the crate with shredded paper. This is easy to clean and also cooler for your pet.

  5. If transporting your animal in a crate in the bed of a truck or trailer, be sure to place ice in the water bowl and attach it to the crate so it won't get knocked over. Remember, in slow moving traffic the temperature will raise very quickly in the bed of the truck or trailer.

  6. Pack food in zip lock bags. Bags should contain one feeding. Then place these bags into 2 gallon bags. This will keep the food from spoiling. It will also be prepackaged if you board. If you feed canned, don't forget the can opener.

  7. Pack some favorite toys. These special items will help him adjust to traveling and make him more relaxed.

  8. Don't forget food and water bowls. These are a must!

  9. Don't forget to carry bottled water for you and your pet. Do not let your pet drink from streams or puddles. This could cause a loose stool and an upset stomach. Remember, puppies and senior dogs dehydrate very quickly.

  10. Remember, only service/assistance dogs are allowed in shelters.

  11. To find a hotel that will take dogs contact the following websites: www.fidofriendlytravelclub.com, www.petswelcome.com, www.traveldog.com, www.dogfriendly.com, www.takeyourpet.com, www.aaa.com,

  12. Remember to keep your dog on a leash at all times.

  13. If your canine will be staying in the hotel with you, remember the following:
    1. Don't groom or bath your dog at the hotel.
    2. Do not use hotel towels for your dog.
    3. Pick up after your dog.
    4. Your dog must be crated if you leave him in the hotel room. Notify the desk if you leave and give them your cell number.
    5. If your dog barks when you leave him, you may not leave him!
    6. Remember to cover the bedspreads in your hotel room with two king sheets from your home.
    7. Be sure to tip the maid the first night in your hotel and thank her for a clean room.


  14. Be safe! We are thinking of you.

  15. Do not leave your pet in the car!