Get great tips for travelling with your dogs by checking out this presentation.

1. Travelling with Your Dogs:
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2. Are you planning for a family holiday? Do you want
to bring your furry companions with you? Well, that
won’t be a problem. Here are some secret tips to
follow to make your trip as stress-free as possible:

3. 1. Do Proper Crating
Well, you may feel bad about crating your dogs, especially
when travelling. inside a protective box for their owHowever,
it is important to place them n safety. What you should do is
to make sure that your pets have burned their excess energy
before the trip – so they’ll be inclined rest rather than be
active.

4. 2. Flying May Not Be the
Best for Your Dogs
According to experts, there is a higher risk of respiratory problems for
short-nosed dogs such as pugs, bulldogs, boxers and some mastiffs
during flights. Even though death cases are minimal compared to the
number of dogs travelling through airplanes without any problems,
you should be aware of this fact and should consider other
transportation options for your trip if deemed necessary.

5. 3. Opt for a Dog Friendly Car
When you’ll need to hire for a car during your trip or when touring
around your chosen destination, pick the best vehicle not only for your
family but also for your dogs. Choose one with a separate and
spacious cargo area while still allowing you and your pets to see each
other.

6. 4. Look for Dog-Friendly
Establishments
Make sure that your furry companions are included in all your planned
holiday activities. Thus, you should search in advance for pet-friendly
restaurants, cafes, shops, attractions and of course a dog-friendly
accommodation. List them down on and create an itinerary for easy
reference. You can also research for dog events or festivals that you
might want to be a part of during your trip.

7. 5. Use Pet Travel Apps
Nowadays, there are lots of smartphone apps that are very helpful for holiday
travels. And guess what, there are those created specifically to make
travelling with pets easy and convenient. You should download them on your
phone so you’ll be able to take advantage of the benefits during your trip.
Among the most commonly used by dog owners are BringFido, Vet Finder,
Dog Park Finder, and Red Cross Pet First Aid.

8. 6. Avoid Sedatives or Calmative
Medications
One of the ways to make sure that your pets stay calm during long periods of
travel is through medication. There are numerous pharmaceuticals available
nowadays to sedate your dogs. However, you should stay away from this
practice as much as possible. You don’t want to end up in a situation
wherein you or your dogs have become reliant to pills when travelling.

9. 7. Always Bring Your Dogs’ Papers
Depending on your chosen holiday destination, you may be required by
authorities to present your pets’ papers. Whether this is the case or not, you
should still bring these important documents. Even if you don’t need them
for identification, you may need them for other purposes – during medical
emergencies, for example.

10. You don’t need to leave your dogs at home during
your family holiday. In fact, travelling with them
can make your journey more special and
memorable. Thus, check out the pet friendly
accommodation that Stay Innercity offer. For
more information, visit our website at
http://www.stayinnercity.com.au/.