travel with your dog

Pack your vehicle with all of the items mentioned in the included list. Be sure that the crate itself has an easily accessible entrance for your dog to get into and out of in comfort and safety. If your vehicle will not accomodate a crate then a barrier is the next best thing to use. If that is also not possible then a safety harness is the answer.

http://astore.amazon.com/crates-20 Place a non skid rug into the crate first and then on top of that place your dog bed or soft pad. Make sure that there is a water bucket clipped to the crate but filled only to the point where it will not splash out if possible. If using a barrier the water bucket should still be accessible to the dog and clipped if possible to something to avoid spillage.

Pack all the rest of the items into your vehicle. Bunjy cords are a necessity for this step! Pack so that items that need to be reached are handy to get to. Your own luggage and larger items can be packed on top of the dog's crate. Any items that a puppy could reach through and pull into the crate, such as a paper towel roll or clothing and blankets should be stored out of reach! It is best to place a large piece of cardboard on top of the crate before packing anything up above on top of the crate. If using a barrier then if at all possible all items should be packed on the other side of the barrier (the side AWAY from the dog!)

When packing up, check off all of the items mentioned in the list and any others that you may have added. When preparing your "papers and instructions" be sure you include your present Vet's phone number and that you have included instructions for when to do in case your dog should suffer a serious injury during travel. It goes without saying that your dog should be identifiable with a collar and tag and also should be microchipped for his safety.

Phoenix the newfy is loaded but mom has to finish getting the van packed right! Load in your dog and go! Traveling with a pet can be fun and easy when these steps are followed.