We all do it, but it is dangerous to keep our dogs loose in the car. If you can fit a crate in , that is super helpful. We have one of the dog hammocks that we use that keeps Kota in a smaller, securer spot. When we fostered a husky mix, Karma, I did a lot of training with her. She loved her crate! Below is a picture of her wiped out after a hiking adventure. Yes, there are no clean cars in our household!
Road trips with the dogs are so fun!! Lots of good tips here too. I went on an epic trip with my dog when he was only about a year old, from San Francisco to Chicago. That trip was some of the best memories I have with him! It was all centered around him and we literally drove from dog park to dog park, and I loved it!!
These are all such great tips. Thanks for sharing.
Tons of great information about road tripping with a dog! I’ll keep this in my holster for when the new puppy & I are out adventuring this fall & winter!
Love the tips on how to get your dog use to traveling in a car & how to make the adventure of the trip enjoyable!!
I need to bookmark your blog to share with others, as these are such great tips. We traveled with our dogs quite a bit. Took them to Maine and Vermont vacations, camping, etc. We have all the travel things for dogs, and barely any room for our stuff. LOL
Really good tips! Our dog loves road trips and has a hammock in the back seat of our truck. Every once in a while, we have to go somewhere that Mozi isn’t allowed to visit, so we hire a local pet sitter to hang out with her while we are gone. This is a rare occasion, but it’s nice to know that there is a pet sitter in almost every city we visit who will take care of Mozi. (I don’t mean a Rover or Wag sitter. I hire small business owners who are self employed.)
Thanks for the tips!
I love road trips and this is such an awesome informative post. Thank you for sharing your tips. BTW I love your water bowls!
When I get my current book project finished, there are going to be road trips upon road trips upon road trips. I don’t even care how much gas costs. Also, I want a Pant the Town water bowl!
I loved the picture of baby Kota! Great post, so many rescue dogs in transfer go lost at the handoff point because they didn’t have a leash on when the door was opened and the dog bolted, somewhere nobody lives. It’s so sad. The other great one; contain your dog in the car. They’ll be happier. You’ll be happier. They’ll be safer! Lastly; follow the rules people! They’re there for a reason! Terrific post!