Dog Training Tips - Preparing Your Dog For a Trip

Travelling with your dog - tips to help you go prepared

So, you've found the perfect holiday destination. You've even managed to get a good week or two off from work. But what are you going to do about your lovable canine friend when you're away? If pet-sitters are not an option, you're going to have to take your dog with you or let go of your vacation. But before you work yourself up about the problems involved in travelling with your dog, let's take a look at all the things you can do on your part to make your trip fun, relaxing and hassle-free.

First of all, try not to put your dog through an airplane ride. Sure, it will not kill him, but most airlines tend to treat pets like cargo and the journey could be extremely stressful even for dogs that are not normally prone to anxiety. If a trip is a must however, see if you can get a pet-friendly airline like Pet Airways which is exclusively for pets and allows them to travel like dignified passengers. These are fairly new though and accessing a pet-friendly airline can be difficult. So, try and restrict the journey to not more than a couple of hours. This is probably the first no-no when it comes to travelling with your dog - a long, tiring plane ride where he's tumbled around like a suitcase.

Roadtrips are the most ideal. However, make sure your dog isn't one of those that get anxious during car rides. If this is the case, you might want to see if your dog's car rides are almost always to the vet. In such a case, his anxiety is understandable and even justifiable. So, make frequent trips with your dog to fun places like the park or the beach till he begins to associate fun with car journeys. This will ease his anxiety to a great extent and ensure that travelling with your dog is less stressful for the whole family.

Now that the mode of travel is dealt with, make sure you carry his food, bowl, water, blanket, toys, medication, medical certificates and make a list of vet hospitals on route as well as at the destination. This might sound like you're being over anxious, but in actuality, emergencies can happen any time. Not just when you're at home and being prepared in a situation like this can save your dog's life and make travelling with your dog a hassle-free experience.

If you're going to be travelling with your dog to a hotel, make sure it isn't just a place that allows pets but is also a pet-friendly place. Pet-friendly hotels offer various amenities such as doggie day care, dog spa, a bed for your dog, treats etc. They tend to be expensive however, so do all your homework before you decide on a place. This is required to make travelling with your dog a memorable experience for the entire family, your dog included.

Once all that is done, you're good to go. Just put on your best attitude and remain flexible, just in case there are any hiccups. Dogs just need your reassurance most of the time, to stay happy, so make sure you give plenty of it and travelling with your dog will be a breeze!

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