Traveling with your dog by car

Traveling with your dog by car

The departure on vacation, a source of stress ... Especially when you have to take your dog with you. So what are the precautions to take? Is it advisable to go on holiday with a dog?

 

Beyond your preparations, to go with his dog requires that you prepare him also his departure. And that, not just anyhow. Going by car with his dog is not inadvisable, but it will require a little preparation time and especially a great sense of organization.

 

Precautions to take before departure :

• Make sure your dog is properly tattooed and identified by electronic chip. Also, make sure that his vaccinations are up to date.
  

•   If you are going abroad, make sure you have completed all the formalities. Several months of time are sometimes necessary to travel in some countries. So ask the embassies for example.

•   Remember to take all the dog-related papers (tattoo card, health record and ordinances if necessary).
•     Plan water, food, and familiar items for travel such as toys or blankets.

•     Keep your veterinarian informed of the place of your holiday, he may advise you on some preventive medications.

 Travel by car :

Whatever the distance, the master word is security. Never put your pet in the front of the car and opt for a transport cage instead.

In addition, get your puppy accustomed to getting in the car very early so that he doesn't take fright. Never start with a long distance for your puppy's first trip in a car.

Here are some tips to help you familiarize your dog with the car:

• Settle down at first with your dog in the car at the stop. Play with him and reward him afterwards.

•   Then start making several short trips so that he gets used to the noises and shaking of the road.

•   Ventilate the spirit of your dog by a long and good ride before the big start on vacation. This will prevent your dog from getting tired of the ride and taking advantage of the journey to sleep.

•     Make sure your dog wears a collar in his name and always walk on a leash. Highways or parking areas are stressful environments for your puppy and it could have unpredictable behavior.

•     Never let your dog pass his head through the glass. With speed and wind, dust can lodge in its mucous membranes, ears and nose that could cause irritation.