Traveling with Your Dog

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.