Traveling With Your Dog Can Be Fun and Rewarding

 

For many people, their dog is an integral part of their family, and they can’t imagine traveling without them. Traveling with your dog can be fun and rewarding for everyone involved — but it’s not without its challenges. It takes a lot of planning and preparation, as well as a flexible mindset, to make sure your trip is as stress-free and enjoyable for your pet as it is for you.

A recent incident in which a French bulldog died on a United Airlines flight has brought renewed attention to the issue of air travel with pets. Luckily, most of the issues that can arise during airline flights are preventable. With proper planning, you and your pet can take to the skies in peace.

Road trips are a great option for families who want to spend time exploring the world with their furry friends. They allow for more freedom to stop and explore, and can offer a more relaxed environment for your pet. While road tripping can be easier than flying, it’s not without its own set of challenges, including finding a safe and secure place for your dog to stay while you’re away.

Before setting off on their first road trip いちぱち家 愛犬と旅する還暦シニア夫婦 with their dog, Christine Sperber and her partner did extensive research into traveling with a pet. They read forums and chatted with other travelers about what to expect on their journey, which is something she advises anyone looking into traveling with a pet to do.

They purchased a van, which they call “the dog transporter,” and have spent 15 years making the 1,860-mile commute between Breckenridge, Colorado, and Todos Santos, Mexico, with their four dogs (one is a 90-pound Chihuahua) in tow. They stocked up the van with supplies like poop bags, food, and water bottles, installed a battery-charged Maxxair fan to keep their pups cool in their carrier while they’re out on the road, and have made the process as smooth as possible.

One thing that’s important to remember when planning an international trip with your dog is that some countries have specific requirements that need to be fulfilled before you can enter the country with them. Stu and Janell Clarke, an Australian couple riding around the world on their motorcycles with three rescue dogs, started their trip in 2014 with Skyla and picked up Weeti, who had been given blood through a transfusion when she was sick, while in Venezuela.

When they were ready to return to Australia, they had to do the necessary research for bringing their dogs back home and ensure that all three met the quarantine requirements. They now plan to spend a few months in the US getting their dogs ready to re-enter Australia in early 2024.

Stu and Janell are just the beginning. There are countless couples who are traveling with their dogs and are sharing their stories online. It’s possible for almost any dog to become a global nomad if you put in the time to prepare them and get them used to traveling.