Pet Friendly Travel Blog: Car Travel with Pets
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For pet parents throughout the United States and Canada, their beloved animal companions hold a special place in their hearts as valued members of the family. Therefore, when embarking on journeys, these cherished pets naturally accompany them. However, when venturing...
Everybody knows that dogs love car rides, right? It’s practically a cliche by now! The truth is, not every dog goes crazy for car trips. For many dogs, a car ride is an unpleasant event that can cause stress or anxiety, or even make them feel unwell. This is especially true for dogs who are new to...
Summer is a perfect time to travel. Every year, millions of people head out to take full advantage of the warm, sunny summer months to explore, visit friends or relatives, or enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. Increasingly, summer travelers are bringing their pets along with them on their...
Travel is way more fun when your furkid comes along. That’s even truer when you’re going solo. Taking a trip with your pet requires a little extra preparation when you’re on your own, but if you plan ahead, pack smart and stay aware of his needs, you and your four-legged excursionist will be...
More than ever, pet parents are taking their four-legged kids along on road trips. Fortunately now more than ever, they’re also invested in keeping their pets safe during car rides. We recently polled our followers about the methods they use to secure their furkids in cars, and the results were...
Dogs are always on the move. Sometimes they’re visiting the local hardware store, the groomer, or venturing beyond their usual spots. They may be enjoying lengthy car rides to the ocean, a mountain getaway, or visiting their friends - human or otherwise. Our furry sidekicks are going on more car...
Pets have earned an increasingly important place in our hearts, and we want them by our side as much as possible. This includes taking them along as copilots on our road trip adventures, whether we’re heading around the corner or across the country. Of course, you can’t have an adventure without...
Want to go for a ride? Those six little words are often music to a dog's ears. Whether you're bringing them to the local dog park, on vacation, or to visit friends and family, most dogs enjoy a road trip. You probably ensure that you and your human family are buckled up before you go, but are you...
Traveling on the open road is always better with your pet. So, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, be sure to select one that will please your pet as much as it pleases you! Not all vehicles are pet-friendly, so it is important to keep the following features in mind when selecting a car...
How to decide whether to bring your dog with you on your next trip. By Kim Salerno
My dogs are my kids, and I love spending time with them. I would be completely happy to take them everywhere I go, and I know that other pet parents feel the same way. However, as fun as it seems, the...