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