Excited about taking your dog on a road trip? Soaking in the beauty of the road can be an enthralling experience, especially with your favorite pet to give you company. Here are ten effective tips to make the trip safe and an epic experience.
Groom Before Your Trip:
Before you set out on the road, take a grooming appointment, and get full grooming services done for your dog. It will reduce the pressure of grooming them while on the road and being a pleasant experience for your pet as they will feel fresh and clean.
Go To The Vet
Paying a visit to the vet before your trip begins is the best way to ensure your pet is in good health. Taking them to a new environment could be quite challenging, and the best way to cope with the uncertainties is to be sure about their wellbeing well before. You can also subscribe to a tele-vet service which will allow you to call or email back a response in case timing or signal outages is a possibility on your roadtrip.
Ensure all vaccinations are up to date and stock up on any special foods, medications, or other essentials your dog might need while away from home. Make sure to carry the entire medical record with you during your travel.
Choose A Comfortable and Safe Spot:
Find a comfortable and safe spot for them in the car to make sure they travel stress-free. Many dogs suffer from travel anxiety that could make them restless and frantic, especially in the case of long hours on the road. The best way to cope with this is to make sure that they have enough space in the car to feel at ease.
Do not pack your car with too much luggage, as leaving barely any room for your pet could make them anxious. Utilize roof rack storage to accommodate your luggage and give your dog more room, preferably in the middle seat, to keep them happy.
Get Seat Covers:
Seat covers are the best way to ensure that the car seat doesn’t end up getting dirty from paw marks, drool, or pet snack leftovers. There are many different varieties of seat covers that are easy to wash. Keeping seat covers means that it would be easy to clean your car once you get back home without much hassle.
Carry CBD Oil:
CBD oil for pets is known to be an effective way of supporting them to cope with anxiety. Traveling can be a stressful time, and using CBD oil can help them feel at ease. It can also ensure that they have a proper appetite while on the road to keep them healthy and happy.
Pack A Harness Or Crate:
Keeping your dog loose in the car is a dire mistake, as it could be a distraction to the driver as well as a safety hazard for your pet. They also pose the risk of ejecting into traffic, which could be dangerous to themselves or others.
Restraining your dog in a harness or crate is the best way to enhance safety. Many harnesses come with easy attachments to child seat anchors. You can also tie the leash to any sturdy part of the car or even the seat belt. It will help make sure that your pet is comfortable and safe while traveling.
Don’t Forget Toys:
One of the best ways to keep your dog engaged while on the road is to carry toys. Dogs tend to suffer from anxiety during travel, and keeping them occupied with their toys will be helpful. Also, having something that feels like home helps them to cope with the new surroundings at a motel or on the way, which will keep them happy and comfortable.
Pack A Bag:
Carrying a separate bag to accommodate all the essentials for your dog can be a good idea. It will give you easy access while on the road. Choose a bag that can carry food, food bowl, medications, leash, blanket, brush, shampoo, insect repellents, protective clothing such as raincoat, flea medications, flea comb, poop bags, water, water bowl. Also, carry a few treats to induce positive reinforcement to keep them well behaved during the trip.
Look For Friendly Accommodations:
Enquire with your hotels or motels regarding their pet policies. Both you and your dog would naturally be yearning for a nice long sleep after a long journey. Going through the hassle of finding new accommodations that are pet-friendly could be difficult at the last minute. If you are staying with friends or family, inform them that you would bring your furry buddy along.
Take Short Practice Trips:
Taking your dog on a long road trip could be difficult for them, especially the first few times. Giving them some time to adjust to long travel can be a good way to make them more comfortable. Take short trips in the car with them, such as running errands, a picnic at the park, so they feel more comfortable inside. It will help them enjoy the road trip better without feeling too anxious.
Conclusion
These ten tips will make the road trip with your furry buddy a lot more fun, safe, and memorable. Don’t forget to enjoy the vacation and capture your favorite moments on the road together to cherish the company of your lovely pet.
Rebecca Siggers is a passionate writer & guest blogger. Writing helps her to improve her knowledge, skills & understanding about the specific industry. She loves writing & sharing her knowledge mostly in the Travelling Industry. She believes travelling is the key to a peaceful life & wants to spread her belief across the world. Apart from writing, She loves Traveling and Reading.
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