Vacation time is coming so planning your trip with Rover is essential. Plan ahead so you can have a safe and memorable vacation with your dog.
Hope you enjoy this month's article on traveling with your dog.
Sincerely,
Steve Bettcher, IACP Certified Dog Trainer
Road Trip With Rover
I have had many memorable road trips with my dogs. I have driven 1000's of miles with my pack of three traveling to Dog Camps, Agility Trials, and to my property in Idaho. These trips have a special place in my memory and the experiences will always make me smile. But taking your dog(s) on a road trip takes special planning and preparation so that you and your dog(s) are safe and happy.
Plan ahead by making a list of all the items you will need well in advance so that you can relax and have fun with your dog(s). Before leaving make sure that your dog(s) will be welcome at your destination(s). Find pet friendly motels and camping grounds on-line before hand and make reservations. Check this web site out. Dog Friendly Places Make sure your dog is welcome if you are going to a friend's house. If you plan on going to a lot of places that your dog will not be allowed such as amusement parks, national monuments, museums then don't bring Rover. Make plans to have him properly taken care of by friends or family or professionally by a pet sitter or kennel.
A crate is the safest way to travel with your dog. It also can be used at your destination to make your dog feel safe and comfortable. Other options are using a dog barrier that separates the dog from you and allows some freedom but keeps him from flying forward if you have an accident. There are car seats for small dogs and seat belt harnesses if you don't have a crate or barrier. For more info on car safety for dogs go to my article Car Safety for Dogs
Make sure you have proper ID tags and Microchip your dog. A cell phone on the tag is best so that you can be contacted while traveling. You can also use temporary tags written in waterproof pen and changed with each new location you travel to.
Cost: $225 per dog and handler Returning Students $195
Location: San Leandro
The Beginning class is open to both beginners and intermediate dogs and will be geared to getting dogs and handlers ready for the NACSW "Odor Recognition Test". The Advanced class is for students who have completed at least 3 classes and are working on scent only. This class will introduce Vehicle, Interior, Container and Exterior searches.
The classes are structured for pet dogs but is based on the same training techniques and methods used for police and military sniffer dogs.
For more information and sign-up click on this link: Nosework Class
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I have had many memorable road trips with my dogs. I have driven 1000's of miles with my pack of three traveling to Dog Camps, Agility Trials, and to my property in Idaho. These trips have a special place in my memory and the experiences will always make me smile. But taking your dog(s) on a road trip takes special planning and preparation so that you and your dog(s) are safe and happy.
