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How should you travel with two dogs in the car?
I’m planning a 12-hour road trip up into the mountains with my boyfriend, and I want to bring my dogs along because I know they’ll love it. The problem is, they’ve never been in the car for more than an hour or two, so I’m not sure what to expect. What’s the best way to travel with two dogs in the car?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds like a wonderful trip, and I’m sure your dogs will love it! To travel with two dogs in the car, you need to plan and ensure the entire trip is dog-friendly, not just the destination.
In the weeks leading up to the trip, you should prepare by:
- Check in with your veterinarian to ensure they are healthy enough to travel. This is also a great opportunity to ask additional questions.
- Plan frequent stops along the way that are dog-friendly, especially if you are staying overnight at a hotel or motel.
- Make sure your dogs are comfortable in the car by providing crates or restraining devices. Practice with shorter road trips to places they enjoy to help them get more comfortable and used to the car.
- Determine if your dogs need any medications like anti-nausea or a calming pill and contact your veterinarian if necessary.
- Gather your dogs’ identifying information and ensure their collar tags and/or microchips are up to date. You should have recent pictures of them and a physical or electronic copy of their vaccination records.
When getting ready to leave, you should:
- Pack a travel kit for your dogs that has their identifying information, plenty of food and water, medications, familiar bedding, toys, leashes/harnesses, waste bags, etc.
- Ensure their crates or restraints are correctly installed and secured. While letting your dogs have free roam of the back seat and trunk sounds fun, it puts both of you at risk.
- Be prepared for emergencies both big and small. This means having protective clothing if necessary, a first aid kit, stain and odor eliminators, dog shampoo, etc.
Additionally, you should review your
car insurance
information to ensure you have all the coverages you may need, like towing and labor coverage
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