60 Reasons Why Life with Dogs is Best: Travel Edition

Soon our pups might be driving us around!

Dogs have proved time and again how smart they are – even when it comes to driving!

A pair of highly-trained canines guided a modified car along a New Zealand race track, passing their doggie driving tests with flying “collars” on live television. In a heartwarming project aimed at increasing pet adoptions from animal shelters, a group of cross-breed rescue dogs from Auckland were taught to drive a car – steering, pedals and all – to show the potential of unwanted canines.

Pups help us learn the airline rules.

A call to the airline will be in order before traveling with your dog.

Before you board a plan to travel with your dog, you’ll need to know all the rules and fees that apply to traveling that particular with a pet. While you’re at it, find out if there are any additional baggage fees, meal fees, etc. for yourself while you’re flying, as well.

They also teach us patience.

Traveling with a pup in tow is fun, but it’s also a good test of patience.

Traveling safely with a puppy is serious business, but it can be fun, too. In order to figure out the best way to travel with your dog, you’ll need some practice runs without the engine on, then a couple tries with the engine on and the car not moving, and finally you can upgrade to trying short distances to see how your dog takes to it. Figuring out the best way to travel with your pup is definitely great practice for your patience.

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They help us make friends when we’re on the road.

Meeting fellow dog owners is one of the best parts of having a pet.

When you’re traveling with your furry companion, it’ll be imperative to stop at places that allow pets overnight. Imagine all the friends you can make when everyone’s taking their pooches for some air around the hotel before bedtime!

They remind us to pack smart. Prepping your dog’s essentials can help you remember your own.

In addition to your dog’s food, water and toys, you’ll want to bring along the phone numbers of your veterinarian, a national poison control hotline and an emergency hospital near where you’ll be staying. We also recommend packing a pet first-aid kit that includes bandages, antiseptic cream, an antidiarrheal medication that is safe for pets, and any medications or vitamins your dog takes. Now do all these things for yourself!

They make us stick to a schedule, no matter where we are.

We can have a smoother vacation when we care for them.

One way to keep a pet from getting stressed on a trip is to set your alarm to remind you their usual routine of walks, feeding, and sleeping. .It’s no wonder that doing these things helps keep you happy too. An upset stomach or a feeling of being off-balance on vacation can sometimes be traced back to a sudden change in routine.

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They entertain, even in bad weather.

Meant to go mountain climbing and it won’t stop raining? Good think you brought Fido along to keep you company instead!

No matter how much we plan, sometimes Mother Nature won’t cooperate when it comes to traveling. If you brought your pooch along, he can help keep you company when your original plans just won’t work. Here are some awesome ideas for indoor fun when road tripping with Rover.

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