Tips on Caring for a dog that travels
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General Care Tips For Dogs In All Seasons
In hot summer weather, dogs tend to eat less, much the same as people. If your dog is "picky" don't worry. You can add a bit of people food in the form of gravy or scrambled eggs, something that is relatively harmless and in SMALL amounts. If you feel it is absolutely vital to add a bit of 'taste treat" to your dog's dry kibble, you can always purchase regular canned dog food and add a tablespoon or two into the dry food for a taste treat.
Traveling with your dog usually means that you need to feed less also. most dogs travel better when fed a small amount in the AM before the day's travel and a larger mount at nightime before they "go to bed."
It is not unusual to travel with dogs and it is obvious that many people do so: Many dog show exhibitors camp with their dogs, as well as people who just have pets and don't want to leave them behind. Truckers who do long jaunts over the road also have a lot of dog lovers in their ranks, and they travel with their dogs. Learning proper roadside manners with a dog, plus trainng your dog to be relaxed about going potty in strange places, eating in strange places, making new friends, and becoming familiar with all the noises and confusion of travel is highly important. The book Dogshows 101, although the title may appear to be about akc dog shows, is also about learning how to train your dog to meet all these challenges easily and without problems.
Traveling with your dog usually means that you need to feed less also. most dogs travel better when fed a small amount in the AM before the day's travel and a larger mount at nightime before they "go to bed."
It is not unusual to travel with dogs and it is obvious that many people do so: Many dog show exhibitors camp with their dogs, as well as people who just have pets and don't want to leave them behind. Truckers who do long jaunts over the road also have a lot of dog lovers in their ranks, and they travel with their dogs. Learning proper roadside manners with a dog, plus trainng your dog to be relaxed about going potty in strange places, eating in strange places, making new friends, and becoming familiar with all the noises and confusion of travel is highly important. The book Dogshows 101, although the title may appear to be about akc dog shows, is also about learning how to train your dog to meet all these challenges easily and without problems.
As for campers, Just train your dogs to behave with a few "camping manners" and everything will be fine! Be sure that you have a dog that is under control in a campground situation. this means a dog that is trained to either be in a crate or on a "tether", a dog that does not bark excessively at strangers, a dog that walks well on a leash, a dog that comes to you when called, in other words: an OBEDIENCE TRAINED DOG.
Fellow campers will appreciate it if you are also a RESPONSIBLE OWNER.
Part of your responsibility is to make sure that you pick up after your dog. always take along a good supply of plastic bags! If you feed your dog outside, pick up the left over food also. Make sure, if you leave the campground area without your dog, that he is safe and will not be a danger to other campers or a hazard to himself, that he will not end up in the blazing sun as the shade moves or that he cant become entangled on too long a tether .
Having a young puppy in a campground is no different than having a young child. Be responsible, be aware, and be careful.
If you are going to travel and use hotels along the way, many options are available. There are lots of GREAT TRAVEL TIPS available in the NEW BOOK "Dogshows 101". This book is available ONLINE as an instant E-book or printed edition with photos included HERE.
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Packing List When You Travel With A dog
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DOG FIRST AID SUPPLIES: The ALL IMPORTANT LIST
Ascriptin (buffered or coated aspirin) or vet prescribed pain killer
thermometer: normal temp is 102 degrees
Pepto bismol: administer as much as a human for the size of the dog (used for diahrea) Take Dog off of food for 24 hours, Administer Pepto bismol every two or three hours, when you start the dog back on food, feed cooked rice (minute rice cooked in a microwave is fine) with yogurt (plain yogurt)
antibiotic ointment for dogs
ear cleaner and ointment (if necessary)
tweezers (for possible thorns or shards of glass in paws or elsewhere)
vet wrap
hydrogen preroxide (for cleaning wounds)
Vaseline (to keep your dog's nose moist)
veterinary eye wash or artificial tears to moisten eyes or clean out "goop"
electrolyzed water (such as Pedialite) for emergencies and to "hydrate" when it's hot
a small bottle of Bach's Rescue Remedy is absolutely necessary , this can be administered for times of stress, at the onslaught of a bladder infection....any symptoms of diarhea or excessive urination AND IT'S ALSO GREAT FOR HUMANS
Ginger tablets (if your dog gets car sicK)
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any dog crates, x pens, lashes, collars, tethers, etc.
PLASTIC BAGS FOR CLEANUP
When traveling with your dog you might need a CARRYING CASE or AIRLINE APPROVED KENNEL so here are some suggestions:
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TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A WALK IN HIS STROLLER (CLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
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Ascriptin (buffered or coated aspirin) or vet prescribed pain killer
thermometer: normal temp is 102 degrees
Pepto bismol: administer as much as a human for the size of the dog (used for diahrea) Take Dog off of food for 24 hours, Administer Pepto bismol every two or three hours, when you start the dog back on food, feed cooked rice (minute rice cooked in a microwave is fine) with yogurt (plain yogurt)
antibiotic ointment for dogs
ear cleaner and ointment (if necessary)
tweezers (for possible thorns or shards of glass in paws or elsewhere)
vet wrap
hydrogen preroxide (for cleaning wounds)
Vaseline (to keep your dog's nose moist)
veterinary eye wash or artificial tears to moisten eyes or clean out "goop"
electrolyzed water (such as Pedialite) for emergencies and to "hydrate" when it's hot
a small bottle of Bach's Rescue Remedy is absolutely necessary , this can be administered for times of stress, at the onslaught of a bladder infection....any symptoms of diarhea or excessive urination AND IT'S ALSO GREAT FOR HUMANS
Ginger tablets (if your dog gets car sicK)
FOR ALL SUPPLIES, CHECK OUT MY DOG HEALTH BLOG FOR CHEAPEST PRICES AND BEST PRODUCTS:
BEST PET MEDS FOR SALE
NECESSITIES:
dog food, feeding pans
bottled water,water pans
brushes and combs for cleaning out burrs etc.
ALL VACCINATION PAPERS AND PERTINENT HEALTH RECORDS
any dog crates, x pens, lashes, collars, tethers, etc.
PLASTIC BAGS FOR CLEANUP
When traveling with your dog you might need a CARRYING CASE or AIRLINE APPROVED KENNEL so here are some suggestions:
(CLICK ON THE LINK TO VIEW SPECS AND PRICE)
TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A WALK IN HIS STROLLER (CLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Pet Gear Happy Trails Pet Stroller Plus (For Pets Up To 30 lbs.; Interior- 24 x 12 x 23; Pink; )
TRAVELING SAFELY IN THE CAR: (CLICK ON THE LINK TO VIEW THE CAR SAFETY SEAT)
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Brett445
Jul 26, 2008 @ 2:16 am | delete
- Another fantastic and super helpful lens. Im sure a lot of people mis-care for their dogs when traveling with them.
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SharonMay
Jul 21, 2008 @ 3:12 am | delete
- What a great idea camping with your dog. Our dog just love coming with us everywhere. Thanks for a great lens.
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Adrie
Nov 23, 2007 @ 2:49 pm | delete
- Hello,
I like your lens, some good info.
Did you know that people with a dog phobia can use self help hypnosis to overcome fear of dogs?
Feel free to visit my Lens: Dog Phobia
You can also visit my site: e-books about dogs .
Adrie Rackers
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Showpup
Nov 13, 2007 @ 9:36 am | delete
- Nice lens. Thanks for the helpful information
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Nov 10, 2007 @ 6:07 pm | delete
- What an awesome lens! This will help so many people that don't have a clue as to how to camp with their dogs. You see it all the time at camping spots. Well done! 5 stars. I have also lensrolled you to all 8 of my dog lens.
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