Who says camping in the great outdoors is just for humans, taking your dog camping with the family is one of the best experiences your canine can have. After smelling the same smells and hearing the same sounds, they too get tired of the monotony. Who doesn’t benefit from fresh air and new experiences?
Before taking the trip pet preparations must be done. If you are going to another state to a campground you may need to check ahead and see if there are any special regulations or permits needed for your pet. Checking if particular campgrounds you may visit even allow pets and making sure they do not have too many stringent rules about pets around their grounds. There are places that advertise pet friendly, but then put certain restrictions on the pet’s visit. Some states require certain certifications such as shot records and/or forms of animal restraints that you have to conform with. It is best to know before hand what to prepare for. Be sure to check them out on-line or call ahead.
Once you' have decided on a campground, prepare your pooch for the trip in advance. Being in the peak of health is a must for all the members of the family, especially your pooch. Make sure they are up to date on all yearly shots and vaccinations. Pack a separate bag for your pooch. It makes it easier to handle him during the trip. Include his records just in case, a recent picture, a harness/leash/muzzle (if required by travel), favorite toys, treats and of course food and water.
Before road dog travel make sure your pooch goes to the bathroom. Feeding him hours before the trip is advisable to prevent "accidents" in the car. Hydrate your pooch though, just to keep him full. Treat feeding is allowable as long it is minimal. Anticipating a trip your pooch may be excited or rowdy, it is best to lay down the law before the trip by reminding him by way of key commands that he must behave. Obedience and training are best used in situations like this. Assuming that his training is a family supported program, advise your family to be mindful of the commands to ensure a smooth trip.
A cross-country trip means lots of stops; these can be for emergencies, meal times or just stretching out the kinks. Leash your dog before anyone gets down from the vehicle. Water can be given and at certain stops walk your dog for a while. Make sure you have something to pick up after your dog at rest stops or gas stations.
Before your vehicle even stops, the smell of a different world attacks your dog’s nose. Leash your pooch before exiting the car. When you are at your designated spot, choose a place to keep your dog. If you are at a cabin, find a corner by the fireplace or near the kitchen for your dog’s nook. Be sure to place his favorite chew toys, his water dish and portable feeder in his nook. If you are camping outside, keep him close by, you can drive a short stake to the ground and keep him chained there while setting-up camp. The stake is only used when all hands are full. Unleash him and go for a look-around to familiarize him to the area and smells of the surrounding campground. Dogs imprint smells making them less likely to get lost.
Make sure you keep your dog hydrated at all times. They love to explore, so make sure you keep an eye out for him while exploring or hiking. Carry a bag of treats in hand to keep him in line just in case your pooch forgets his training. Going camping with your pooch is a good way to relax and enjoy the simple things. Experts say, being surrounded by nature and taking a break from all the hectic schedules is the best way for your pooch to enhance innate skills of his own breed. The change in environment for your dog makes him more manageable and alert.
source: https://petanimalworld.com/traveling-with-a-pet-by-car/
No comments:
Post a Comment