Road Trip With Your Dog Checklist
Safety, supplies, stops, and sleep, at a glance, for an easy drive with your dog.
Safety, supplies, stops, and sleep, at a glance, for an easy drive with your dog.
Safety
- Crash-tested harness, secured crate, or back-seat barrier
- Keep your dog out of the front seat
- Never leave your dog in a parked car
Pack
- Food, travel bowl, and enough water for the trip
- Leash, waste bags, and a familiar bed
- Vaccination and vet records, and any medications
- A recent photo and proof of microchip
- Pet first-aid kit and a 24-hour vet near your destination
On the road
- Stop every 2 to 4 hours for a walk, water, and a bathroom break
- Feed lightly and a couple of hours before departure
- Keep the car cool and well ventilated
- Book pet-friendly overnight stops in advance
Plan your overnight stops before you leave rather than searching late at night with a tired dog.
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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Use a crash-tested harness, a secured crate, or a back-seat barrier, keep your dog out of the front seat, and never leave your dog in a parked car.
Food, a travel bowl, and enough water for the trip, a leash, waste bags, and a familiar bed, vaccination and vet records and any medications, a recent photo and proof of microchip, and a pet first-aid kit.
Stop every 2 to 4 hours for a walk, water, and a bathroom break, feed lightly a couple of hours before departure, and keep the car cool and well ventilated.
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