Leaving your pet behind when you head out for a week, can be hard to do. Pet spas are expensive and there’s no telling how they
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treat your pets when they are there. So why not bring them along? There’s plenty of space in the outdoors for your furry friend to roam around. They would probably have as much fun, if not more, than you would! I have plenty of friends who love to take their dogs with them. After all, if they’re such a big part of your life, why wouldn’t you want to take them with you in the first place? Of course, since they are dogs, they do require a little bit of planning on your part to make sure they are cared for and fed while you’re away from home. Here are a few tips I’ve gathered from a few of my RVing buddies.
Stock Up On Food and Water
Your dogs require a steady diet to stay healthy and if you stray from that diet, they could have stomach issues and be uncomfortable. Be sure to bring enough food to last the duration of the trip to avoid having to make an emergency stop at a convenience store to pick up whatever brands they carry. It may not be that big of an issue if you feed your dog a wildly popular brand, but if you spend a little more money and get the good stuff, your brand will probably not be available everywhere you go.
Carry Your Dog’s Vet Papers
You never know when your four-legged friend could take a spill while hiking or come in contact with a snake, so it’s good to keep their health records handy so you can present them to a vet in case of an emergency.
Don’t Forget The Leash
Most RV parks across the country require that your dogs be on a leash or restrained at all times when outside. A good long leash that can wrap around the RV would give your pup enough space to walk around and even underneath the RV to avoid the sun’s heat.
Keep Them Healthy!
If your pup is on any kind of medication, make double sure that you bring enough to last the duration of the trip! Skipping days could prolong the recovery process and sometimes, even make it worse.
Kennels Aren’t Bad
A lot of dog owners refuse to kennel-train their dogs because they think it’s too restrictive. When you have to make a trip somewhere and your furry friend isn’t allowed, I suggest putting them inside the RV in a kennel. This eliminates the risk of them tearing things apart and making a mess. If your dog is trained properly, they actually regard the kennel as their own space and don’t resist it.
Have you traveled with your dogs? What tips do you have for others who want to start traveling with theirs?