| Few people can deny the appeal of Toto as he | | | | Unless you own a service dog, chances are you will |
| accompanied Dorothy everywhere that she went. | | | | not be allowed to bring a medium to large sized dog |
| Today, the increased availability of small dogs is | | | | into many areas. Oddly enough, while dog travel with |
| changing the entire face of dog travel. Among other | | | | larger animals may be complicated locally, vacation |
| things, people are taking their dogs on planes, and even | | | | travel offers many opportunities. Consider that airline |
| into banks and post offices. As may be expected, pet | | | | approved pet carriers and specialty dog crates make |
| carriers are being made available to help these | | | | it possible to take your dog almost anywhere. You can |
| consumers transport their dogs in luxury and style. | | | | also find some luxury pet carriers that may enable you |
| Irregardless of whether you are new or experienced | | | | to keep small dogs with you in the passenger section. |
| with dog travel, there are some basic precautions that | | | | In other countries, larger dogs may even be welcome |
| need to be observed. Unfortunately, millions of dogs | | | | in such places as supermarkets and restaurants. That |
| meet a senseless death each year because their | | | | said, before taking your dog on vacation, you will need |
| owners do not take proper precautions. Among other | | | | to make sure that your dog will be accepted. |
| things, if you leave your dog in the car, temperatures | | | | The temperament of your pet is another important |
| can rise to lethal levels very quickly. While dog crates | | | | aspect of dog travel. If your dog is not friendly with |
| may help prevent your pet from interfering while you | | | | strangers, you may want to consider whether benefits |
| drive, they will not protect the dog from extreme | | | | outweigh the risk. Aside from the possibility the dog |
| temperatures. Even if you leave ice cubes or water | | | | may bite someone; chances are the animal will not be |
| for the dog, it is important to realize that you should not | | | | happy. |
| leave your dog in a car for more than 20 minutes. | | | | Health and wellness are also crucial considerations. |
| Consider what precautions you should take for every | | | | Some dogs get motion sickness, much as humans do. |
| situation you may come across while traveling with | | | | In addition, as you might catch a cold or other illness, |
| your dog. | | | | your dog can be just as susceptible. It is important to |
| For people interested in dog travel, there are some | | | | know what current diseases and infections are |
| options. Small dogs combined with pet carriers are the | | | | prevalent where you are going. You may be able to |
| premier option for people that want to take their pets | | | | obtain vaccinations that will make dog travel much |
| wherever they go. While this trend may have started | | | | more comfortable for your pet. |
| with celebrities, today you will find the dog travel trend | | | | Not so long ago, dog travel was limited to long walks |
| being adopted by all income brackets. Among other | | | | and an occasional trip in the car. Today, pet carriers |
| things, there are luxury pet carriers for the discerning | | | | facilitate the limits of dog travel to include everything |
| pet owner that comes in all shapes and sizes. There | | | | from flying on airplanes to trains, buses and of |
| are many websites on the internet that can help guide | | | | course...Limosines! While there are benefits to dog |
| you. These sites will offer advice and valuable | | | | travel, the safety and wellness of your pet are always |
| information specific to pet travel. | | | | a first priority. |