traveling potty
Most dogs love to go on an adventure and traveling with their owners makes it even more fun for everyone! It is in their nature to explore new places and meet new people. However often traveling with your dog can be difficult. There is the problem of housing and transportation for the dog first and foremost but even once you get past that issue others arise such as dealing with your dogs mess on the trip and more.
Many people feel that taking their dog with them is just too much of a hassle. This article is about opening your mind to consider traveling with your companion! However, if you just feel it would be easier to travel without your dog then a use kennel or pet handler services while you are away. Hiring the services of a professional pet handler to care for your dog while you are away is often the best choice for your dog but is also more costly than a kennel. Should you choose to go with a kennel do some research first to find one that is clean and comfortable and is run by people who truly care about the animals in the kennel. Some kennels will even allow you to bring your dog’s favorite toys, beds, and his or her own food. Whichever route you takeyou will need to ensure your dog is current on all shots and immunizations as this is required for any kennel admission.
If you decide that you and your best friend will stay together and travel togetherthen here are 12 tips to make your journey safer and easier:
1. Order a good solid dog carrier. Don’t even consider traveling without one. If you are flying many airlines will offer to sell you one of theirs but they can be very costly. Visit your local pet store or order on line a carrier that is Airline Approved. Make sure you take into consideration delivery time for the carrier.
2. When making your reservations check to see what the airlines policies are on pets. Some airlines require the dog to be in the luggage compartment while others will allow you to keep the dog with you. Know this before you pay for your ticket.
3. Never ever leave your dog or any other pet or child in a hot car even if you roll the windows down. A car in the sun can reach temperatures of near 200 degrees causing heat stroke and even death to pets & humans left in them.
4. Always use a leash and stay with your pet at all times. Dogs are very curious and in new places may try to run off and explore. If you have trouble walking your dog any time you may want to consider mastering how to control your dog. If you need help in this area of controlling your dog in public feel free to email www.travelinpaws.com/contact_us.php?osCsid=f608c957d20ca0916a9c7cd47b940f16″ title=”travelin paws”>travelin paws and we can give you additional information.
5. Never leave your dog alone and unattended in his or her carrier. Unfortunatelykidnapping of your dog is a very real possibility.You may want to consider a GPS system to ensure your pet’s saftey.
6. Make sure your dog has clear and effective identification. Be sure that the identification has your contact information while you are still away from home.
7. Don’t forget to bring your dog’s food, toys and other essentials to keep them happy and balanced. Bring bottled water as well. If you need feeders there are many to choose from that are effective and very low cost.
8. Must have a certification/papers from your vet that shows your dog is current on all immunizations. 9. Put together a doggy first aid kit for the trip. If you are not sure what that may include it’s best to call your vet for he or she knows your dog! 10. Ensure your dog has the chance to potty every few hours. We have noticed when the owner is calm and relaxed throughout the trip (and that includes the preparation!) the dog will also maintain a calmness. It is common in unfamiliar places like this your dog’s regular potty schedule will be interrupted and you don’t want any embarrassing issues. If traveling to a theme parkcheck with employees about places setup for your dog to potty in. Most will have areas around the park for you to use. 11.Contact the embassy ahead of time to find out what specific rules the country may have regarding pets. 12. If traveling out of the country you need to provide various certifications from the embassy or consulate. It’s important not to wait for the last minute! These basic but vital tips will help you and your best friend in having a safer, happy and balanced trip. Just remember to maintain a calm but assertive attitude with your dog and everyone will benefit. MzzzMeow Contributor for Travelin’ Paws http://www.TravelinPaws.com
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How much do you charge to dog sit in your own home? I will brush daily & take on 2 long walks, 3 potty walks?
It will be for 3 wks. time, do I charge by the day, by the wk? How much? I live in SC. Most petsitters I have looked up just stop in the person’s house to take the dog out. If I have the dog w/ me 24/7 do I charge less, since I am not traveling or more, as the dog gets more attention?
charge according to the time you will be spending with the dog. decide how much you want to charge per hour of your time, times how many hours a day you will be spending w the dog. if you will be paying for any dog supplies, add that 2 your bill.
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