According to statistics, between 2006 and 2016, the percentage of dog owners taking their pets on trips doubled. Moreover, if you don?t like the idea of leaving your pet at a hotel or with your neighbour while you?re travelling, you?ll be happy to know that there is a myriad of different pet travel options now. However, you?ll have to make sure that your dog is safe during your trip, so check out a few dog travel tips before you start your big adventure, and have a lovely vacation with your four-legged friend.
Flying
Before you book your flight with your dog, make sure that the pet is welcome on a flight. Very young puppies and older dogs shouldn?t go through the fuss of flying and spending hours in their crate. The same applies for dogs with chronic illnesses because flying can be very stressful for them. Your dog?s breed is also one of the factors you should consider before checking the pet in because some airlines won?t allow pit bulls for example. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety and becomes anxious around strangers, it won?t be the best candidate for air travel. Make sure you look for pet-friendly airlines because your pet will fly much more comfortably. What?s more, you may be allowed to have your pet under your seat if it?s small enough. It?s essential that you have a dog carrier that meets the airline?s guidelines. The dog should be able to sit, stand and lay down comfortably inside the carrier. Also, the carrier should be made of durable plastic and mus...