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Planning Ahead

With a little bit of preparation, traveling with your dog can be an enjoyable experience for the entire family. Whether you're traveling by car or by air, staying in a hotel, campground or with friends, planning ahead is crucial for making this a successful trip.

Following are some tips to help you get ready for your journey with your four-legged friend: [ Planning ahead ]

Make sure your dog is wearing current identification tags with your name, address and phone number. It's probably a good idea to also get temporary tags with the name and phone number of where you are staying on your trip.
Take your dog to the vet beforehand to obtain a health certificate (this is required by airlines and most national parks). Also make sure you have proof that your dog is up to date on rabies shots.
Confirm in advance that the hotel/motel where you are staying allows dogs. Some may charge an extra fee for cleaning.
If you are traveling by car, get your dog used to car trips by taking short, local trips. Driving to a park and throwing a ball around for a while makes for a good practice run. Remember, if your dog only associates the car with going to the vet, then your journey will not be a positive experience.
If you plan to use a crate or carrier in the car, get your dog used to being in the carrier before your trip.

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