{"id":325,"date":"2017-01-29T23:06:53","date_gmt":"2017-01-29T23:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/prestigeimports\/?p=325"},"modified":"2024-06-06T07:42:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T07:42:27","slug":"5-tips-for-traveling-with-a-dog-in-the-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigeimports.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-traveling-with-a-dog-in-the-car\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Traveling with a Dog in the Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

With so many shoppers at Prestige Imports having families of their own, the large majority of buyers at our dealership are also dog-owners. This can present a particular problem when we are taking longer trips, but it\u2019s one that we\u2019ve managed to solve quite well. So, what are the best tips for traveling with a dog in the vehicle? Here are five tips that we\u2019ve found the most helpful.<\/p>\n

5 Tips for Traveling with a Dog in the Car<\/h2>\n

Make a Travel Kit for your Dog<\/h3>\n

Whenever you\u2019re taking your dog on a longer trip, you\u2019ll certainly have some items that are essential for your four-legged friend. Get a canvas bag, and place the following items in it: a leash, a tupperware with food, bowls, plastic bags, any medications that your dog is taking, and a toy or pillow that your dog is familiar with.<\/p>\n

Get Your Dog Used to the Car<\/h3>\n

Dogs are rarely good travelers right off the bat, so taking a few trips around town will make your pet a better traveler in the long run. Get your dog acclimated to a ride in in the car, and he or she will fare better when longer trips come along.<\/p>\n

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Get a Sturdy Kennel<\/h3>\n

Dogs such as the one in the photo above look like they enjoy trips in the car, but letting your dog wander freely around the car can actually be quite unsafe. If you slam on the brakes, for example, your dog becomes a large, furry projectile. So, keep a kennel that is large enough for your dog to stand upright, and secure it in the back of your vehicle.<\/p>\n

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Give Your Dog Food and Exercise Before Travel<\/h3>\n

If you have the time, give your dog a full feeding three or more hours before you plan to leave. This allows the food to settle, making your dog more comfortable. It also helps to give your dog some exercise beforehand, as this will make him or her more likely to relax during your trip.<\/p>\n

Roll Up the Windows<\/h3>\n

Again, to reference the dog above: yes, it\u2019s adorable to watch your dog\u2019s ears as they flop in the wind. However, you don\u2019t want your dog\u2019s head outside the window at highway speeds. They may get debris in their eyes, or could potentially damage their ears from the friction of high winds.<\/p>\n

We hope that these tips will help you next time that you\u2019re traveling with your dog, and that you\u2019ll come see us soon at Prestige Imports!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With so many shoppers at Prestige Imports having families of their own, the large majority of buyers at our dealership are also dog-owners. This can present a particular problem when we are taking longer trips, but it\u2019s one that we\u2019ve managed to solve quite well. So, what are the best tips for traveling with a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[51],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n