How to go on vacation with your dog in the car

Some people go on long vacations. These vacations are in the car versus going by train or plane. When you go on a long car trip, you may want to take your dog with you. It’s not as simple as putting your dog in the car and driving away. You should prepare properly to make this process more comfortable for your dog.

The first thing you need to do is make sure your dog is comfortable in the car. Take your dog around town with you several times and see if he is comfortable in the car. Can you see any problem with your pet being in the car? If you see some, tackle these before heading out on a longer journey.

Have blankets for the dog to lie down on. The trip is going to be long and your dog may want to lie down and sleep or at least be comfortable. The more of these you have, the more comfortable your dog can be.

Bring your box. Your dog may get bored or even irritated at times. If you have the cage, you will be able to keep your dog under control when he is jumping. It’s also easier to travel with a crate, since you can keep the dog inside overnight.

Have water the dog can drink. Cars get hot on long drives even with the air conditioning on. Make it easy for your pet to have frequent drinks.

Do not feed your pet before you leave. Dogs can get car sick. The less they eat, the less trouble it will cause you when you’re on the go. Feed your pet more after you are done driving that day.

Entertain your dog by having plenty of toys to play with. Don’t make loud noises, otherwise you will be annoyed by hearing the same sounds over and over again.

Take frequent breaks. The dog will need to go outside and walk, in addition to using the bathroom.

Never leave the dog in the car even if you are going to be outside for a few minutes at a stop. This can hurt or even kill your pet. It’s also not fair that your pet has to stay in the car when she wants to get out and stretch.