Travelling With Your Dog In Summer

 Summer isn't complete without a road or air trip and going with your dog is never going to be a bad idea.

I've put together these travelling tips for you and your furry friend to have a smooth holiday: first you have to check with your veterinary clinic to certify your dog healthy for a long trip as some dogs become drowsy and dizzy while on trips while some develop sudden illness due to movement from one place to another.

Second is to cross check your travel list and right kits for your dog. whether you're travelling or flying, getting the right kits is important for your dog's safety and comfy moments. kits to move around with includes, collapsible bowl to drink water when they are dehydrated and always have water ready depending on your mode of travelling.

Cooling vests and footwear, also important kits for travelling to protect them when the weather is too hot so they have something to protect their feet's and body and also safer for skydiving with your dog. you can also invest in a light collar so you can see your dog even in dark and just incase your dog escapes on a solo trip so it's easier to find them😋

Always have a cooling mat ready so they can lay on after the long walk , hotel room and outdoor exercises. whichever of the wearable kits you are investing on should be lightweight so they can move around freely in it.

Another thing to consider is to make sure to check your pet friendly accommodation, make sure your lodge accommodates pets so your dog is not locked outside thereby disrupting your holiday plan and if you're lucky enough to get a suitable place that even has play ground for pets!

Whatever your plan is, create time for your dog to rest and take naps as it's a strange environment for them and because they can only express themselves with feelings, they might become nervous and inactive in the first few days so helping them take enough break from activities will go a long way in keeping them in check.

While on your trip, if you need to get something on your way, make sure not to leave your dog in a hot car , if you need to do something urgently, look for a pet friendly place around to watch your dog while you're away for some minutes, you don't want to be a bad dog parent right? so practice not to be one😉

Also make sure to belt them right in their seat so they don't move or shift from their position when the road is bad. remember your dog's safety is in your hand.

Lastly, be a responsible pet owner as more places are opening their doors to pets, don't let your dog loose her manners outside and start harassing people that they send you out or refuse to accommodate you. let your dog know the limit of how they can interact with people, some people are scared on the sight of dogs so it only makes sense to not let your dog go near such people so they don't have panic attacks.

travel with your pet first aid kits and be open as anything can happen while travelling with your pets, it's possible their health doesn't go as planned or weather change or anything of that matter could happen, be open minded and ready to implement a change of plan to accommodate you and your dog better after all to love a dog is to sacrifice for your dog.

Travelled with your dog before and have more tips? drop them in the comment section .

Bon Voyage Dog lovers !

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