If you have a young dog (or a dog of any age for that matter), it will take a bit of planning to make sure the dog isn’t going to spend the whole trip filling your car with unpleasant smells and deposits.  Unfortunately some dogs are prone to getting car sick.  If you’ve ever experienced this you know that it is not a pleasant experience.

One of the best things a dog owner can do is to not let your dog eat for a couple of hours before getting into the car and to make sure your dog has plenty of time to relieve himself, although with a puppy, that’s never a sure thing

Here are some other tips for turning your dog into a road warrior:
• Ease into car rides by taking your dog on some short drives.
• Be sure your dog is restrained in a seatbelt or crate
• Never let your dog ride in the bed of a pickup truck. Dogs can be severely injured by jumping out or getting caught by leashes or dragged. They are also at risk if you make a sudden stop or crash.
• Feed your dog less before a trip than you normally would.  Limit water as well.
• Pack some of your dog’s favorite toys and blankets/bedding
• Make sure your dog has an ID tag on his collar in case he gets loose
• Never let your dog stick its head out the window. Rocks, bugs, and other debris could hit him in the eye.
• Never leave your dog inside a car in warm weather. In a matter of minutes, a car can heat up like an oven.  Parking in the shade or rolling down the windows does not help in preventing heat exhaustion.

Get more tips for traveling with your dog.

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Did you know that last year between 8-12 million animals ended up in shelters.  Of the dogs ending up in shelters, less than 18% of dogs were reunited with their owners.  The biggest reason being that most dogs that come in don’t have any sort of ID. 

Traveling dogs without ID are even less likely to be reunited with their owners.  So it’s even more important to make sure your dog has an ID tag before you hit the road. 

Microchips are a permanent identification for dogs.  Your veterinarian implants a small chip in your dog and you register your dog’s and your information. 

One drawback of a microchip is that it doesn’t allow an individual who finds your dog to get directly in touch with you.  Therefore experts recommend that you have both an ID tag and a microchip for your dog.  So if a person finds your dog they can just look at the ID tag for your number, and if the tag falls off and the dog is taken to the shelter, your dog can be scanned.

Always be sure to have your current information on your dog’s ID tag.  When you are traveling it is recommended that you also have a temporary ID tag on your dog’s collar with your cell phone number or the number of the place you are staying.  If you have room on your dog’s ID tag it is best if you also can add the dates you will be staying at your destination. 

A dog ID solution that is growing in popularity is the call center ID tag.  These tags are offered through a number of service providers.  When a person finds your dog, they call the 800 number on your dog’s tag.  The service provider then calls you.  The nice thing about these services is that you can provide temporary information when you are traveling and can even keep several numbers on file.

Perhaps the easiest dog ID tag for the traveling dog is the write on ID tag.  These are very inexpensive and work well for dog owners who change their dog’s collars often.

But the options don’t end there.  There are personalized dog collars available with your dog’s information sewn right into the collar.  There are engraved buckles.  On the cute side there are Chloe Dog Licenses, a little state ID tag that looks like a driver’s license.  And finally on the fancy side there are even charms that double as ID tags.

And then for dog owners who love to be on the cutting edge of technology, there are global positioning products that allow dog owners to know where their dogs are at all times.  Now these aren’t ID products; they are locator products.  GlobalPetFinder has a 5 ounce device that attaches to your dog’s collar.  If your dog gets loose, you call a number to get the location of your dog.  This system isn’t cheap, however.  In addition to the device which costs about $350, dog owners must subscribe to the service. 

If you are hitting the road with your dog be sure to check out How To Travel With Your Dog, the guide that makes traveling with your dog as easy as 1-2-3.

-Keep your dog on a leash everytime you two go for a walk.  Even very good dogs can forget all training when another dog, a cat, or a squirrel pops up.

-Change your dog’s water frequently.  Just like us dogs need to drink plenty of fresh water.

-Feed your dog the best dog food you can afford.

-Brush and groom your dog every day.   Not only is it a great way to bond with your dog, it helps eliminate all that hair around the house.

-If your dog loses his appetite or has bad breath, these could be signs of a bigger problem.  If it continues, make an appointment with your veterinarian.

-Never, never, never give your dog chocolate.   It can be poisonous and cause death.

-Always keep a dog first aid kit.   Also keep a list of phone numbers handy in case of an emergency.

-Make sure you are always the ‘alpha’ with your dog.  You never know when listening to your commands can save your dog’s life.

-Be sure to keep your dog contained and with proper ID.  Make sure that all gates and doors are closed.  Your dog is irreplaceable, most lost dogs are never reunited with their owners.

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