| Restraints are Safer | | | | cut it. Sufficient water ensures your dog won't suffer |
| The safest way for your dog to travel in your car is | | | | from dehydration and potentially ruin your road trip. |
| inside of a crate. This may seem restrictive, but it | | | | Bring Toys and a Leash |
| ensures he won't get tossed around in the car, get | | | | Hours in the car can be pretty boring, and you certainly |
| under your feet, or get seriously hurt in the case of an | | | | don't want a bored dog bouncing around your vehicle. |
| accident. The next best option is to confine the dog | | | | Bring toys or chewy treats for your dog to occupy |
| using a doggy gate, but the really only works well in | | | | himself with when you're on the road. Also, don't forget |
| large vehicles. There are some definite no-no's while | | | | to bring your dog's leash. He'll need it to go potty and |
| riding with your dog. Don't leave the window rolled all | | | | run around during breaks. Most rest stops do require |
| the way down, he just may jump out (yes, I have | | | | dogs to be on a leash, so this is crucial to remember. |
| experienced this). Also, don't drive with an unrestrained | | | | The best way to get your dog used to the car is to |
| dog in the back of a truck, he could very easily fall or | | | | travel with him often. Part of being a dog owner is |
| jump out and be hurt. | | | | including your dog in all aspects of your life. After a |
| Bring Water | | | | while he'll be so used to the car, he'll simply curl up and |
| Your dog can't stop at a fast food joint and ask for a | | | | sleep when you are on the road. As a bonus you will |
| milkshake when he gets thirsty, instead he relies on | | | | have the benefit of a roadside companion who loves |
| you. Make sure you have a clean source of water for | | | | nothing more than to travel with you. |
| your pooch; the puddle on the side of the road won't | | | | |