| Dog travel is a big concern of many | | | | calls while you are away. |
| vacation seeking dog owners. As leisure | | | | Dog Travel Tip #4: Don't let your dog |
| travel picks up this month, Americans | | | | stick her head out the window |
| more than ever are letting their dogs | | | | Car windows should be opened enough to |
| travel with them. Here are 5 practical | | | | allow air into the car, but not opened |
| dog travel tips: | | | | enough to allow your dog to stick her |
| Dog Travel Tip #1: Keep your dog cool | | | | head out of the window. This keeps your |
| in your car | | | | dog in the safest position. Of course, |
| During summer drives, keep the | | | | if you followed Dog Travel Tip #2 and |
| air-conditioner going. If you make a | | | | placed your dog in a dog crate or dog |
| stop, never leave an animal alone in a | | | | carrier this won't be a problem. |
| closed car, where he can overheat. Even | | | | Dog Travel Tip #5: Check with airlines |
| short trips in cool weather can | | | | on latest dog travel regulations |
| problematic for dogs as sunlight still | | | | Within the United States, an estimated |
| generates enormous heat in the closed | | | | 160 million people and 500,000 pets |
| areas of a car. | | | | travel by air each year. Flying with a |
| Dog Travel Tip #2: Keep your dog secure | | | | pet in tow has become more expensive - |
| in the car | | | | and complicated - than it used to be. |
| The safest way to travel with your dog | | | | Dog travel regulations not only vary |
| in a car is to put her in a dog crate or | | | | from airline to airline by rules may |
| dog carrier. Make sure all bowls are | | | | changed based on various Homeland |
| fixed to the dog crate or dog carrier so | | | | Security travel directives. |
| they don't move around. Also be sure to | | | | In general small dogs can travel in a |
| get your dog used to the dog crate or | | | | carry on dog carrier, while larger dogs |
| dog carrier by letting her site inside | | | | must go into the cargo. Be prepared to |
| for a few minutes each day leading up to | | | | place your dog in an airline approved |
| your trip. | | | | dog carrier and for some airlines bring |
| Dog Travel Tip #3: Micro clip your dog | | | | proof of vaccinations. |
| in case she gets lost far from home | | | | Finally, after you take the necessary |
| Your dog should be microchipped and her | | | | precautions don't forget to have fun. A |
| license and identification tags engraved | | | | little preparation can go a long way in |
| with your name and address. You might | | | | making vacation with your dog a lot more |
| want to add a neighbor or relative's | | | | fun. |
| contact information in case someone | | | | |