Avoid doggie road trip disasters
Prepare for doggie road trip disasters from bees to bears and more before you hit the open road in your RV with your pup.
Driving
Safely driving with your dog is a necessity that also can be fun for both of you. Most dogs love to go for car rides. And that’s good since you routinely need to take your pup to the vet, groomer, dog training classes, or for boarding. But you need to make sure every trip is safe for both of you.
Avoid risks: Keep your pup restrained in the backseat to reduce distractions and keep you both safe if you’re in a crash.
Prepare for dog-friendly trips: Plan a dog-friendly trip using GoPetFriendly.com to find dog-friendly hotels, destinations, and activities.
Battle motion sickness: Nervous, hyperactive dogs are more likely to suffer from motion sickness. So are puppies whose inner ears have not yet fully developed.
Overcome fear: Take time to let your dog get used to being in the car. Make sure he thinks riding in the car is a positive experience.
Help your dog battle motion sickness
Nervous, hyperactive dogs are more likely to suffer from motion sickness as are puppies whose inner ears have not yet fully developed.
3 dog-friendly travel cities: Plan your next adventure
Take an adventure to one of these dog-friendly travel cities — Austin, San Diego or Carmel-by-the-sea — using some savvy planning and some high-tech apps.
Choose dog-friendly road trip destinations
Pick perfect dog-friendly road trip destinations. Consider size or breed restrictions, size of off-leash areas and marked potty areas.
Overcome your dog’s fear of car rides
Dog car ride fears: Take time to let your dog get used to being in the car and make sure they think riding in the car is a positive experience.
3 tips to make your next dog car ride successful
If your pup is nervous about a dog car ride, look for signs. He’ll show it by drooling, vomiting, shaking or jumping around.
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Safely take your dog on daily car rides
Daily car rides: Keep your dog restrained to prevent injury. Unrestrained dogs can run away after crashes or interfere with emergency crews.
Take your dog on your next driving vacation
Most dog people would like nothing more than to share the adventures and memories of a road trip with their pet on a dog driving vacation.
