| Some people go on long vacations. These vacations | | | | jumping around. It's also easier to travel with a crate |
| are in the car versus going on a train or plane. When | | | | since you can keep the dog inside it at night. |
| you go on a long car trip, you might want to keep your | | | | Have water that the dog can drink. Cars get hot on |
| dog with you. It's not as simple as putting your dog in | | | | long rides even with the air conditioning on. Make it |
| the car and leaving. You should prepare properly to | | | | easy for your pet to have frequent drinks. |
| make this process more comfortable for your dog. | | | | Don't feed your pet before you leave. Dogs can get |
| The first thing that you have to do is make sure that | | | | car sick. The less they eat, the less problems this is |
| your dog is comfortable being in the car. Take your | | | | going to cause you when on the road. Feed your pet |
| dog with you around town more than a few times and | | | | more after you are done driving that day. |
| see if he or she is comfortable in the car. Can you see | | | | Entertain your dog by having plenty of toys to play |
| any problems with your pet being in the car? If you | | | | with. Don't get loud ones else you will be annoyed |
| see some, address these before going on a longer trip. | | | | hearing the same sounds over and over. |
| Have blankets for the dog to lay on. The ride is going | | | | Take frequent breaks. The dog will need to get out |
| to be long and your dog might want to lay down and | | | | and walk as well as use the restroom. |
| sleep or at least be comfortable. The more of these | | | | Don't ever leave the dog in the car even if you will be |
| you have, the more comfortable you dog can be. | | | | gone a few minutes on a stop. This can hurt or even |
| Bring your crate. Your dog can get bored or even | | | | kill your pet. It's also not fair for your pet to have to |
| irritable at times. If you have the crate, you will be able | | | | stay inside the car when he or she wants to get out |
| to keep your dog under control when he or she is | | | | and stretch. |