with a Puppy

12 TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING WITH A PUPPY

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Bring more poo bags than you think you’ll need. Buy a few rolls, freezer or nappy bags will do the trick if you’re stuck.

Have a spare leash and consider how it will work once it has been soaked in the ocean and the dirt. The dust, sand and salt was obviously too much for the clasp on our dog leash so invest in a carabiner style one. Consider crate training your dog before you go, that way you can bring their house with you and there’s a safe space for them where they don’t have to be tied up. Especially when you don’t want muddy paws in your bed!

Bring brushes, scissors and lots of treats to get any prickles and knots out.

Research dog minding places, travel with a buddy who will babysit or join different travelling Facebook groups where like-minded people might be looking for a dog sitter. You can take your dog to lots of spots, but not everywhere. Consider your camp set up, and how many poles a dog on a rope might take out. It doesn’t matter how well behaved your dog is, sometimes they just have to be tied up. Bring lots of water, especially if it’s hot. Have water for your dog in a separate bottle so you can pour it from the bowl back into the bottle when they’re not thirsty so you’re not wasting water.

Have lots of things for your dog to chew on, especially when you go to a café.

Get your dog used to being in the car for trips of different lengths and different types of journeys like corrugations.

Research the area you are travelling to for things you need to look out for, and know where the nearest vet is. For this trip we treated our dog with flea and tick chews and a tick collar. Watch your dog closely, as 1080 is everywhere.

Our dog lost her name tag so consider carrying a spare or have one like a sheep tag around their collar that won’t come off easily.