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Dog Travel on the Road
"For short distances [in a car], the safest way to transport a dog is in a kennel where he has room to stand up and turn around," says Jeannie Hughes, a professional dog trainer based in New York City. The dog should already be accustomed to traveling in a kennel, but to facilitate the process, you can throw a treat inside. Hughes stresses that the driver's full attention should be devoted to the road, so it's important to keep your dog occupied. She suggests, "Give your dog something to do, or a juicy, exciting toy [to chew on]."
Frequent detours should be part of your journey when traveling with a dog. "Give the dog a chance to exercise [his or her] legs," said Hughes. "This will prevent stiffness from being in the kennel, and allow the dog to relieve himself." If you're leaving the dog in your car, make sure there is adequate ventilation, and that he is not too cold.





























