If your dog gets at all anxious or motion sick during your travels, I would highly recommend you purchasing a Thundershirt. You will be SO glad that you did! I had no idea that dogs got motion sick until we adopted Muffin. Perhaps prior to us adopting her, car rides may not have been so pleasant. Trips to the vet or to another Adoption Day at a local pet store may have attributed to car rides and her anxiety. For our trip to Cambria (click here to read more), we had no idea about the Thundershirt. We also didn't realize the consequence of her motion sickness. The ride o Cambria was about 3 hours and quite honestly, we were all getting used to each other since it had only been 5 months since we adopted her. We stopped frequently and always had a towel nearby just in case. But with a trip to Convict Lake planned with the family … [Read more...]
Traveling with a Dog 101 – Get Training
Taking your dog with you on trips involves possible interaction with other people as well as introducing your pet to an unfamiliar environment. If your dog is rough around the edges and not people friendly, it may be wise to get some training. These training classes not only will calm your pet but also will teach you how to communicate with each other. This is very important especially when in an area unfamiliar to your dog. Your dog may become more scared or more defensive. Be aware! Local pet stores such a Petco and Petsmart have training classes all year around. There are also private dog training classes that you may be able to find via Yelp.com or even try word of mouth. This is often times the most reliable way to find more information. Ask your friends and family who have dogs that may have gone through a training … [Read more...]