Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Travelling with your dog

Sometimes I think he has a better time than most humans.

My dog Bobby is always off on his travels – jet setting all over the world! He has been micro chipped, injected and he has his own doggy passport. So last night, he went off to France for a few weeks.

It’s a long drive to get there, taking about 12 hours altogether, but Bobby is a seasoned pro when it comes to long journeys and he actually really enjoys them.

If you want your dog to be a good traveller, it’s best to get them used to it when they are still a puppy. If you take them on regular trips in the car, they will become

used to the sensation and will get to know which behaviour is acceptable and, most importantly, which is not.

Always keep them in the back of the car. If they attempt to jump onto the front seat, tell them to get into the back immediately. That way, they will begin to learn that the front is not for them.

Of course you will need to stop regularly in order to let them stretch their legs and go to the toilet. It is also important to let them have a drink and maybe something to eat each time you stop too. You don’t want them to become dehydrated. There are even doggy travel bowls available which can be folded up after use, to ensure that your dog travels lightly.

The most important thing to do is to keep your dog comfortable throughout the journey. And if they are trained correctly, your dog will soon become your favourite travel companion.

Jul 27, 2009 | 0 | Care & Training