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One great thing about most dogs is that they are very portable and you can take them almost anywhere. And, most dogs love to be with their families, so they love tagging along. If you are considering taking a road trip, do not feel like you have to hire a dog sitter or even board your dog. Take your dog on the road trip with you! Your dog will have a great time and you won’t have to worry about your beloved pet missing you while you are away.

Preparing for a road trip with your dog is not that difficult but there are some things you should do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Your dog should have an identification tag, but if he or she does not have one already you should definitely get identification tags for your pet before going on a road trip. You will be taking lots of rest stop breaks to let your dog and yourself stretch and have a bathroom break. In a new environment even the most well behaved pet can get unruly and take off in a fit of excitement.

You should also consider purchasing a first aid kit for your dog. You probably already have one for yourself, but there are some very useful first aid kits available for pets that have specific items included especially for the type of pet you have. You can purchase a first aid kit for your dog at many pet stores, from your vet, or online. Along the lines of safety, you should also consider purchasing a dog harness or dog car seat for your car. This is an added layer of safety to car travel that you may wish to employ. Also, some of the car seats available for smaller dogs can act as a booster seat as well, so your smaller dog can have a nice view out the window while you are driving.

Before going on a road trip, you may want to make a trip to see your dog’s veterinarian. It is a good idea to have a copy of your dog’s latest vaccination records, especially your dog’s rabies vaccination. If you plan on staying at a hotel or day boarding your dog at any point on your trip, these facilities may require proof of your dog’s rabies vaccination. If your road trip includes any hiking or trekking through the woods, you should also ask your vet if there are any additional recommended vaccines that your dog should have. This may include vaccines such as the vaccine for Lyme disease which is a disease your dog can get from ticks. Make sure your dog is also taking heartworm medication on a monthly basis. Dogs often can contract heartworms from mosquitoes, so if your road trip includes a visit to any mountains or rural areas, your dog may be at increased risk for contracting heartworms.

These are just a few tips, but they should make traveling with your dog much more fun and safe. There are of course other things you can do to prepare, but following these few safety measures will put your mind at ease.

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Taking your dog for a walk can be one of the many pleasures of having a four-legged friend. However, when your dog is not leash trained and pulls on the leash thus creating a power struggle during your walks, this pleasant time can turn into something not so pleasant. Not to worry, there are ways you can actually train your dog to be a good leash-walker.

If your dog constantly pulls on the leash, the first thing you need to do is remind yourself that it takes two to pull. In other words, you are pulling just as much as your dog is pulling! You must change the way you think about the leash. A dog’s leash can be compared to the seat belt in a car. A seat belt is a safety device, just as a leash is used to keep your pet safe. You do not drive your car with the seat belt, and you should not attempt to “drive” your dog with the dog leash.

The next thing you need to remember is to never reward bad behavior. Leash pulling should not be rewarded by continuing your walk. As soon as your dog begins to put tension on the leash, you should stop moving immediately. Your dog is pulling on the leash because he wants to get somewhere quickly, and if you continue to allow forward movement, you are simply rewarding his pulling behavior. Stopping this bad habit might be a very frustrating task in the beginning because you will feel like you are doing more standing than walking, but your dog will quickly learn that putting tension on the leash does not get him anywhere. The simple negative reinforcement of stopping when your dog puts tension on the leash will reinforce that pulling is wrong and will make you stop.

Inevitably when your dog pulls on the leash and you stop, your dog will turn and look at you to see what has happened. At this point, you should praise your dog for this attention and encourage your dog to return to a position that is next to you. In order to get your dog to return to you, you may even need to take a few steps backward so he or she will follow. Once the dog is in the correct position next to your leg, offer a reward such as small training treat and praise. If your dog returns to putting tension on the leash, stop again immediately and repeat the process. With most training exercises, this may be a frustrating repetition of steps when you are first attempting to break this habit, but your dog will quickly learn that pulling the leash does not equal movement; while walking in the correct position garners him praise and positive attention.

While you are trying to break the leash pulling habit do not expect you or your pet to get much exercise. Try to keep the frustration in check by not expecting to get very far while you are working on the leash training exercises. Remember that consistency is key, so you must be resolute in breaking your dog’s leash pulling habit. Do not give up or give in and allow your dog to pull or you will undo the hard work you have done in attempt to break the leash pulling habit.

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One of the most important things in your dog’s life, besides you, is his or her doggy bowl. Dog bowls literally come in every shape imaginable and every color of the rainbow. This may not sound like a very big decision to make when it comes to supplying your pet with all the necessities, but it can be if you purchase the wrong type of bowl for your dog. Since dogs come in many different sizes, it is only natural that there is a dog bowl designed for every type of dog.

The size of your dog will help determine the size and shape of your dog bowl. While the style of bowl is really a matter of personal preference, the size and height of the bowl should be geared specifically toward the size of your dog. Smaller dogs will need a bowl that is smaller and closer to the ground while a larger dog will need a bigger bowl, but may also need the bowl set in a riser for better digestion of his or her food. It really all depends on how tall your dog is and how much food they are recommended to eat.

You can literally find dog bowls anywhere and they really can be made out of anything; however, it is important to match the size of the bowl with the size of the dog. When searching for the perfect dog bowl you may want to start your search online because the online boutique will have a larger selection of both sizes and styles. If your dog needs a riser, these can also be purchased online or in your local pet supply store. When searching for the best design for your dog, it may be a good idea to match the décor of the bowl and riser with the décor in your home.

There are also dog bowls that can be customized to have your dogs name printed or engraved into it, and this type of customization is usually very inexpensive. It can also give your dog something to recognize if you have more than one pet. There are also many bowl sets available that come with both water and a food bowl. Some online boutiques even have bowl sets that include a riser in your choice of sizes. It is important to remember that the easier it is for your pet to reach their food the happier they will be, and the easier it will be for them to digest.

The road to a happy pet always starts with a healthy pet. While there are many more important aspects to a dog’s health, having the right food bowl can solve more problems than you might imagine. It is a relatively simple thing to purchase the correct food bowl for your dog if you take its size and eating habits into consideration. If you are looking for a more unique type of bowl or a riser to fit a specific décor, it may be better to search online for these products. No matter where you purchase your new pet bowls, always remember that the size of the bowl should be determined by the size of the dog.

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