On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about how to make traveling with your dog successful. They have all kinds of tips to insure a smooth journey.
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- You want to think about a microchip in case you and your dog get separated
- Make sure your dog’s vaccines are up to date
- If you are traveling to an area with a different climate, be sure you have the right vaccines
- Make sure you have your rabies certificates with you
- Make sure you have the right equipment for safely walking your dogs
- Having a second slip collar can make sense
- Condition your dog to riding in the car
- Scott and Jess believe that using a crate in the car is best
- Make sure you don’t leave your car windows open too much
- You can buy device to remotely check the temperature of your car
- It’s very helpful if you’ve trained your dog to go to the bathroom on command
- The pet areas are not the best place to head to at the rest stop
- Clean up after your dog!
- Be prepared for breakdowns and unexpected events – have a plan
- Be thoughtful about your dog’s food – bring the food your dog is used to
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.