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A PLACE TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS + PLAN YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
Discover the affordable + amazing adventures all around you in nature.
Updated: April 10, 2024
Traveling with a dog can be an added challenge to any road trip. And leaving the precious fur baby behind is not always an option. But with the proper prep, things can move along smoothly for you and your fur child. Making sure you have all the necessary items is key.
We take Penny the bernedoodle on ALL of our road trips, hikes, camping, and adventures. We have been in a few situations with her and have learned ALL the items we could possibly need to help her live her best adventures. Here are Penny’s Dog Traveling Essentials…
We often travel in a camper van. And although there is limited space, you can bet we will find a way to squeeze in Penny and all of her essentials!
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Of course, we have to cover the basic essentials when traveling with a dog: food and water. We always pack enough dog food and water to last the length of the trip. In a pinch, dog food and water can be bought along the way, but if you have a picky eater or buy a specific brand, then pack up enough for the entire trip.
Now that we have the food and water covered, we need bowls to put them in! Luckily enough, our van comes equipped with a slide-out draw with a water and food tray for pets. If you don’t have one of these, be sure to pack some food and water trays for fur baby meal time!
Portable, collapsible food and water containers are also important. We spend a lot of time away from the van, exploring the outdoors in any way we can. We always pack a couple of collapsible dog bowls that snap onto our bags to take on our adventures exploring a nearby city or hiking.
A collar and leash are crucial. Most places will require your dog to be on a leash. And it’s always a good idea, for your pet’s safety, to keep them close by and on a leash.
We alternate between a collar and a harness on Penny, depending on the need at the time. The harness is better for hiking and adventures. The leash is better for simple walks and city exploring. The leash we use will also vary, from a standard leash to a hands-free leash.
If you are traveling with a dog, have your contact information on the dog in the event they get lost. Hopefully, you won’t ever need this. But it’s good to have, just in case.
To make life easier for you, put a light on their collar. Especially if you have a dark-colored dog that you are taking out to use the bathroom in the middle of the night while boondocking.
It’s easy for them to disappear into the darkness. A light can help you easily keep tabs on them.
You could probably get away without having this one. But we use it so Penny knows exactly where her spot is while traveling during the day and sleeping at night.
And, of course, because she is a princess and deserves a doggy bed. We use a simple, easy-to-wipe-down bed.
Bring a toy (or snacks) along to keep your baby occupied while you go into locations that are not pet-friendly. Tennis balls are great for throwing at pet zones or parks, to help work off some excess doggie energy they have stored up from traveling.
If you spend much time outdoors with your dog, a dog brush is a good thing to bring along to brush off dirt and debris before she hops back into the van. And maybe pack some doggy dry shampoo to keep her smelling fresh!
With some preparation, traveling with a dog doesn’t have to be stressful for you or your pooch!
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