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Travelling with pooch


Hi - looking for folks ideas/advise/pitfalls/ pros and cons on motorhoming with our (accidentally newely aquired but gorgeous) staffy pup) - she was not part of our MOTORHOMING plan however family circumstances has her as our new full time fur baby and we are still Keen to get on the road for extended periods- we donât plan on using caravan parks - more feee camping - looking forward to hearing from you and really need your thoughts please. TIA- Kaye

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Our fella travelled with us for 6 years , he was 10 years old and sadly we had to make the decision to end his life , they will win their way into ur heart , love them and just enjoy them Dont worry about anything else . 



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Thank you for that very reassuring reply - already won our hearts so she will be our right hand travel girl x

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My girl, loves travelling and even when we are not travelling she will jump straight onto the engine cover when I start the engine just to keep things ticking over. When we are travelling she will lie down and sniff the air inlet and if she smells cattle/sheep etc up she gets for a look.

One thing I learnt pretty quickly she looks me in the eye when she needs to stop for a comfort break. Normally around two hours so good for the driver to have a break too.

More and more CP's are getting pet friendly as more modern vans are better equipped and don't need to go to CP's as much so they are looking to attract pet owners too. Still not everywhere but it's getting better.

Enjoy your travels with a pet. They do add to your experience.



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Be aware of the paralysis thick zone that extends from just east of Melbourne, right along the east coast to Cape York - basically between the sea and the Great Divide. If travelling in these parts, ensure your dog is treated with something like Nexguard, and visually inspect each day for ticks. Including places like between toes and in ears, under lips etc. Check with your vet re the latest approved method for removing ticks and carry whatever necessary to be able to do this.
1080 baits are widely used in farming areas, and birds can disperse these a distance from any warning areas. Advise you carry a muzzle and use it when you are anywhere you are not sure about - especially if dog is prone to gobbling stuff first and asking afterwards! Ours in a cattle dog - well trained in most things, except scarfing down anything that might be edible, and wallowing in muddy water!

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Wow - awesome advise and notnwhat I would have thought of - thank I all so very much !!đ

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Hi Kmisurac,
You're extra lucky as if you scroll down on this forum, you'll find a whole section "Travelling with pets". I'm certain you'll find lots of advice there.

I enjoyed reading an article in today's Sunday Mail of a "Rescue dog" rescuing its master from severe depression. I have a great deal of admiration for a dog that can go into a supermarket without even looking at the meat section!

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We've had three Boxers over a period of thirty years. We've traveled extensively over that time.

They were never a problem. We had to have our fourteen year old girl put down last year. We miss her so much.

Having a dog traveling with you enhances the experience.

The tick advise is essential. We always had two bowls of water for our dog just in case one got spilled.

At the moment we're enjoying patting other peoples dogs, it helps with the emptiness.



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Cheers Keith & Judy

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My little girl "Ellie" goes with me when I travel. There is places I can't go but the companionship she gives far outways any inconvenience. Cheers Pete

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Most of the safeguards required for your pooch amount to common sense, just as they do at home. I'd recommend starting with a few shorter trips and once she is used to your motorhome she'll develop her routines. Ours quickly adapted to caravanning by having her food, water, bedding etc. always in the same places. If she is a good car traveller, go forth and enjoy the great outdoors together and have fun!

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Thank u ALL so very much for your time and input on travelling with our girl - I feel considerably more hopeful for us now as it seems many are including thier fur babies in their travels and I know that I can get the support if need be - what a great resource this forum is - cheers and again. Thanks

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Another thought - carry your current vaccination certificate for dog, with you. Just in case you decide to put dog in doggy day care or similar, while you visit some attraction where dogs can'[t go. Or if you need vet care.

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We travel with our dog and have just completed a 6 week trip from Brisbane to the Barossa and return. Alot more places are now pet friendly we did a mix of free camping, caravan parks and showgrounds or recreational grounds. If we want to eat at a pub we tell them we have a dog and is there anywhere we can seat and eat if they say no we can always find another one in the town to eat at. The pros differently out way the cons so just enjoy your time away with your fur child

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Hi Kmisurac.. We travelled across Aust. from West to East a few months ago with our two beloved Staffies, long haul for them both as we had to obtain 500-700 Klms p/day, they were not an issue, with regular stops etc..They love the car and the van, and we would not travel anywhere without them.. I doubt if they would let us anyway...   Just keep plenty of small toys at hand, and sit in the back and play with her/him now and again.

Branchie..



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