Mini Schnauzer Dog Car Travel Tips

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Dog Car Travel Tips for a Safe Trip with your Miniature Schnauzer

Dog Car Travel Tips Who's ready for a road trip?

You can bet your Miniature Schnauzer is!

But before you let your your Miniature Schnauzer jump in the car and take off, you need to get prepared.

Planning in advance and packing the right supplies will make for a much better trip. So be sure to review all our travel tips below.

Preparing for a Road Trip with Your Schnauzer

• Destination - Make sure your destination is a dog friendly place so you and your Miniature Schnauzer will be welcomed.
  Dog Car Travel Tips

• I.D. Tags - Make sure your Miniature Schnauzer's dog tag information is up-to-date, as well as, the registered contact info of your Miniature Schnauzer's dog microchip (if he has one). This includes contact information, as well as your Miniature Schnauzer's current rabies tag.

  Take along a photo of your Miniature Schnauzer with contact information just in case your Miniature Schnauzer gets lost. How to Find Your Lost Dog

• Essentials: Make sure you've packed some essential items that will keep your Miniature Schnauzer comfortable and entertained:
  
  • Dog Car Travel Essentials:

  • Harness
    
    Dog Car Travel Supplies
  • Leash
    
  • Enough dog food
    
  • Dog bowl
    
  • Bottled water
    
  • Dog snacks and treats
    
  • Several favorite dog toys
    
  • Brush
    
  • Towel
    
  • Clean-up bags
  
  

  PLUS, if your Miniature Schnauzer is on any medication, make sure to take it with you, too!

• First Aid - Prepare a dog first aid kit to take with you. And make sure you've programmed your Vet's phone number into your cell phone in case you need to reach him right away because of an emergency situation.

  Your Miniature Schnauzers 'Travel First Aid Kit' is basically a smaller version of the same necessities stored in your at-home first aid kit for your Miniature Schnauzer. Gather the following items and store then in a zip-lock plastic bag or cosmetic case and keep it in your car.
  
  
  Dog Car Travel First Aid

  • bandages
    
  • tape
    
  • tweezers
    
  • scissors
    
  • hydrogen peroxide
    
  • antiseptic wipes
    
  • eyewash solution
  
  

  It's also a good idea to call your visiting destination and ask them if there are any particular area dangers (like snakes, poisonous plants, etc..) that you need to be aware of. This will help you better prepare for these types of emergencies in your travel first-aid kit.

• In the Car - NEVER leave your Miniature Schnauzer dog alone in the car!

• Dog Etiquette - Be mindful of others by making sure you to keep your Miniature Schnauzer on his leash. Also, be sure to clean up after your Schnauzer's messes. (Miniature Schnauzer Pet Etiquette)

Miniature Schnauzer Road Trip
Driving in the Car with my Mini Schnauzer

And now you're ready. Be sure to stop every 2 to 3 hours and let your Miniature Schnauzer relieve himself, have a good stretch, and get a refreshing drink of cool water.

Hopefully, by following these dog car travel tips, you will have a great experience traveling with your Miniature Schnauzer. Your Miniature Schnauzer will love exploring the great outdoors and spending time with you. Traveling with your furry companion makes for a great bonding experience.

Oh, and one last thing that's super important - TAKE YOUR CAMERA!

Snap picture after picture on the easy-to-use and affordable KODAK EASYSHARE C180 Digital Camera. Chronicle your life and times spent with your Miniature Schnauzer with great pictures and videos. Easy to upload online so you can share with your family and friends. And it's on Sale!

You'll want to make sure you capture these special times with your Miniature Schnauzer with pictures and videos. Your road trip pictures will be great for a Miniature Schnauzer dog scrapbook or memory album, entering dog contests, creating custom dog art, and lots more! The possibilities are endless but you first must have the photos!

Have a Good Trip!

Traveling by Plane with Your Miniature Schnauzer?
If you will be traveling by air with your Miniature Schnauzer, keep in mind not all airlines accept pets for travel. Also, contact your airline directly to get all the details and information on traveling with your furry companion.
Get the basic information on domestic and international travel of pets from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Great Dog Travel Products:

Lookout Pet Car Seat Keep your little dogs safe in this pleather Lookout dog car seat. Elevates small dog breeds so they can see out. Uses your car's seat belt to secure in place and attach a harness.	"Everything But the Dog" This Carry-All is engineered for you to carry every necessity for both you and your little dog. Stylish ballistic brown nylon is lined with pink or turquoise and has eight interior pockets plus two exterior pockets.

Read our Miniature Schnauzer dog boarding tips before choosing a kennel or dog boarding facility for your Miniature Schnauzer and find out if hiring a Miniature Schnauzer pet sitter isn't a better option for you.


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