Traveling With Your Boxer Dogs

                                                                                         

Who says you cannot travel with your Boxer dogs? Apart from being desirable family dogs, Boxer dogs are also cheerful travel companions. Yes! You can take them to one of your out-of-town or even international trips. Raise the fun and excitement to maximum level by taking your Boxer dogs with you. But before the excitement occupies your mind, remember that planning and preparation are part of the travel.

Assess your pet.

Don't think that all pets are fit to travel. Consider your pet's age or health condition. Traveling with a sick dog or a dog recovering from surgery may not be a good idea.

Visit your veterinarian.

Inform the veterinarian about your travel, as to where you will be traveling to, the duration of the travel and the mode of transportation. Have your vet examine your dog's condition. Make sure that your pet is protected with vaccines against diseases such as kennel cough, parvovirus, rabies and others. These vaccinations should be up-to-date and remember to ask your vet for current health and rabies certificates not more than ten years before the date of the departure. These certificates are needed before you are permitted to travel by air.

Look for pet-friendly accommodation.

Not all hotels or motels accommodate pets. So before you finally head, make sure that the hotel or the place you will be staying to accommodate pets.

Identification.

Remember to use collar that can't get caught in carrier doors. The collar should have your permanent ID with your name, home address and telephone number, and a temporary travel ID with the destination contact information.

Before leaving.

Arrive at the airport early and exercise your pet. Then personally place the animal in its crate. Transport crate must be large enough to let your dog stand, turn around and lie down and must be purchased in advance to get the dog used to it. The label must include your name, home address, home phone number and destination contact information.

Things to bring.

Travelers should have first aid kit that contains bandages, antiseptic cream, antidiarrheal medication for pets, gauze squares, scissors, cotton swabs and others. It is also a good idea to take items such as his favorite toys and blankets to remind him of home.

While you are traveling.

Fresh water should be available for your pet at all times and feed him with his usual foods. Avoid the sudden changes of diet as this may cause stomach upset. If you are not sure that his normal food is available in your place of destination, better take enough of it with you.

About the author:
Richard Cussons writes articles about Boxer dogs. Visit boxersavvy.com and learn more about Boxer dog training.

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