Traveling with Dogs

If traveling by vehicle with your dog as we do with our cockapoos there are some important things to keep in mind.

Make sure you are prepared with the necessary paperwork and medical and food supplies. We get a  print out from our veterinarian and pack everything in advance, making sure to double-check our lists, so we don’t forget anything.

It’s advisable to ensure that your dog is suitably restrained in your vehicle. There are many seat belt harnesses, pet carriers, and dog cages designed for vehicles.  

Never leave animals alone in a vehicle.

Don’t let your dog stick his head out the window as he could get injured from flying debris.

Dogs can suffer from travel sickness. We experience this with Buddy when he was younger and he would exhibit the sign of drooling prior to vomiting. Some dogs will also rapidly pant. We changed Buddy’s feeding schedule to hours prior to our journey and we make sure to stop more frequently so the dogs can expel energy.

Most rest areas have pet walk areas and we try to stop every two hours for bathroom breaks. If your dog is great with people, but not so good with other dogs, this will limit your options, as rest areas often are a pit stop for many dogs.

We have used public transportation for two of our dogs but we opt to travel by vehicle with 3 cockapoos. 

Besides they are not small enough to fit in a pet carrier under an airline seat or in an over-the-shoulder tote.

On our journeys, we have had the pleasure of meeting people from many different cultures and walks of life. 

We also love to get off the beaten path and many places we end up have a certain charm where relaxation is the top priority.

If you are using public transportation be respectful of others and know all their policies before venturing out.

For additional information see our Travel with Dogs Page or our Camping with Dogs page.