With the summer holidays approaching, longer nights and lots of dog-friendly options for travelling over the summer, we’ve created a handy checklist for you to print off and use for any dog travel over the summer! Click HERE to download and print.
On days out:
- Plenty of water – at least 2 x 1.5 litre bottles per dog
- Portable water bowl
- Leads for each dog – plus a spare
- Headcollars or harnesses
- Collar and identity tags with your mobile number on for each dog
- Poo bags
- Treats
- Balls, frisbees, other dog toys
- Chews/treat dispensing toys if you need the dog to be settled
- A heavy-duty ground spike tie-out stake (eg. for the beach)
- The dog’s food (if you are going to be away all day)
- Any supplements the dog usually has
- Prescribed medication
- Dog’s calming mat or lightweight settle mat
- Headlamp/torch (for late-night walkies)
In the car:
- Comfy dog bed or cooling mat
- Water bowl
- Car window shades
- A cover for the crate, especially if it is hot or your dog barks at things while travelling
- Disinfectant
- Wipes or cloths (for cleaning up accidents)
- Hand sanitiser
- Towels
- Car airing hook (holds the boot slightly open to allow air flow whilst car remains locked. Note: this should never be used as a solution to leave your dog in a car in hot weather.
Keeping them cool:
- Cooling coat
- Cooling mat
- Windbreak, umbrella or something else that could create shade
This pdf is available to download here: keep it in your vehicle in case of emergency.
