| When you are in the mood to do some RV traveling, | | | | The day that you leave on your trip should not be the |
| there is no need to leave your dogs at home! More | | | | first day that you try to get your dog into the vehicle. |
| and more people are bringing their dogs with them as | | | | While some dogs love rides, other dogs may prove to |
| they travel, and if you are interested in having some | | | | be unusually cautious about the entire thing. Sit in the |
| four legged companionship on your trip, there is no | | | | RV and call your dog into it, and spend some time in it |
| reason not to bring your pooch along! Before you and | | | | with your dog before the trip. If possible, bring one of |
| Rover hit the road, however, there are definitely a few | | | | your dog's blankets in to make them comfortable. This |
| things to keep in mind. Just like you wouldn't take off | | | | will make the start of your trip a lot easier. |
| for a long trip with a baby in tow and no preparation, | | | | Consider restraint |
| you'll find that the more you plan ahead for bringing | | | | It is always a bad idea to have a loose dog roaming |
| your dog in your small RV, the better off you are going | | | | about when you are trying to drive. You never know |
| to be. | | | | when the dog is going to cause trouble, and that is the |
| Plan ahead | | | | last thing that you want on a busy highway. Take |
| When you want to bring your dog with you in your RV, | | | | some time to figure out how you are going to restrain |
| you should know where you are camping ahead of | | | | your dog. Some people prefer to crate their dogs, but |
| time. When you put your RV into a campground, | | | | when you are dealing with a small RV, you may not |
| remember that you are looking at different rules from | | | | have the space. You will find that a good dog seat |
| site to site. Some sites are completely fine with dogs, | | | | belt, which has been appropriately sized to your dog is |
| while other sites will charge you a fee or a pet deposit, | | | | a great solution and can prevent injury in the case of a |
| not unlike a hotel. You will find that this is something | | | | sudden stop. |
| that you should call ahead to check. If you have dogs | | | | Plan some rest stops. |
| that are considered "aggressive" or "risky" you may | | | | A dog traveling in a small RV is very apt to become |
| find that there are sites that will not take them at all so | | | | restless or uneasy. Take some time to stop and let |
| be prepared. | | | | them out to run and relieve themselves; this will make |
| Getting your dog used to the RV | | | | them much calmer in the car. |
| As soon as you can, get your dog used to the RV. | | | | |