It often happens that the long-awaited vacation is postponed or delayed at all, because we want to go to rest abroad, preferably for a long time, and there is no one to leave the dog with.

It could happen that the pet decides to show character and by all means demonstrates that it is categorically against the idea of visiting your relatives for a week or two, destroying and breaking everything around. Alternatively, in specialized hotels for dogs, it becomes so depressed that the owners, instead of enjoying a well-deserved rest, rapidly pack their bags and fly back ahead of time before the end of the voucher. There are many similar examples, so we are going to tell you how to organize a road trip with your beloved pet. When you are travelling down the USA, choose Enterprise car rentals Orlando FL.

In case you still think that a trip abroad with your pet is a difficult process, then we can easily convince you in opposite. Here are five simple tips for your road trip:

 1. In case you decide to travel by car, first of all, take care of the safety of the dog. It is best to install a carriage in the car. Alternatively, you can purchase a special harness that attaches to the seat belt and securely holds your pet in the seat. To make the dog comfortable, lay a blanket or dog mat. 

2. Be sure to give water to the dog on the road. If you need to feed your pet, then do not go on the road immediately after the meal, but let the food digest a little. Moreover, never leave the dog alone in a closed car, especially if it is hot outside. A pet may have a heat stroke, which has terrible consequences for its health.

3. During long journeys, make a stop every 3-4 hours to take the dog to the toilet, give it the opportunity to warm up and have some rest, thus the travel time increases slightly, but these short stops will be useful for you and your family as well.

4. You can buy a special hammock for the back seat that does not allow the dog to fall out between the front seats during heavy braking, and also prevents the driver of the car from expressing signs of tenderness from the pet while driving. In addition, a hammock made of waterproof fabric protects the seat from dirt.

5. In case you are going to travel by air fist, please note that each airline has its own rules for transporting animals. This applies to documents, and to special equipment for transporting animals. In addition, in many countries, there are special prohibitions and rules concerning the importation of animals; especially it is worth being careful when planning trips for owners of large and potentially dangerous breeds of dogs - in some states, there is a ban on their importation.

Collecting dog luggage

Luggage is needed not only for you, but also for your four-footed friend. Take with you the necessary luggage, without which it is difficult to manage on the way. First of all collect the dog's first-aid kit.

The dog on the way may feel bad or sick, so form a first aid kit in advance and take it with you on the road. It should include:

• Thermometer;

• Scissors and tweezers;

• Harness;

• Bandages, plaster, gauze napkins;

• Activated carbon or sorbent for binding toxic substances;

• Antiseptics (chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide);

• Animal wound ointment;

• Painkillers, which suit your dog best.

When collecting pet’s things for the road, take what is familiar to the dog:

• Collar, leash, muzzle;

• Feed;

• Mat or bedding;

• Bowl;

• Favorite toy.

Of course, the presence of a dog in the team of travelers imposes certain restrictions and creates some problems, but we can say with confidence that all of them are surmountable and solvable, and there is much more positive about the fact that a beloved dog is nearby, which has already become a family member. It is like a warm and cozy part of your home, which stays near you even on vacation, far from home. We hope your trip will be enjoyable.