7 Safety Tips for Traveling with Dogs

While every dog owner imagines those never-ending road trips with Fido happily in-tow, they don’t always turn out like in the movies.

It’s not always as easy as getting your dog in the car and driving into the sunset; there are a few things to consider to keep him/her safe on your travels.

We have put together our top safety tips for traveling with dogs to give you the best chance of a stress-free vacation.

1. Understand Your Dog’s Temperament

The most important thing is for any owner to be realistic about the temperament of their dog.

How confident are you that your pet can cope with travel, and more so, will he/she behave?

If the answer those questions are no, it doesn’t mean you are house-bound, you just have a little more work to do.

2. Start with Training

Not surprisingly, training your dog on how to travel should be at the top of your list. He/she should be comfortable on all the trips you take, including those longer ones.

How he/she travels is…