When we tick off on our trips we are taking our dogs with us, our two Staffy BullTerriers a boy and girl, totally friendly and all, whats the traps for learners with dogs on the road?
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Make sure they are microchipped and take all the vacc papers with you. If you need to put them in kennels for any reason you will need their papers. In nearly all places they must be restrained on leads.
I think you did the right thing HW. More and more I am reading about great spots I can't go and take Molly. Maybe you could visit all those places first and when youv'e seen it all get another companion for all the other places you can take them.
At this point my 2 girls travel with me everywhere.
I figure there will come a time when I no longer have the pleasure of their company and then it will be time to see and do those things.
To me the pleasure they give me far outweighs any loss there may be in seeing some place that is deemed not pet friendly.
And of course, there are still so many places left to see in the interim.
Yes definitely make sure their vaccinations are up to date and also their worming and flea & tick control.
Be very vigilant in all areas but specifically anywhere 1080 or similar bait is used.
Make a point of only feeding them from a dish and try to discourage them eating anything off the ground.
Take extra towels for those wet or messy times and one or 2 of their favourite toys and their own bedding.
Keep them inside the van/MH with you overnight.
Make a point of harnassing them in the vehicle when traveling and keep a lead on hand at all times.
If in any doubt do not let them out without a lead attached.
Most of this will come naturally to you I am sure.
Most vets will offer a pet sitting service for a fee so you can sightsee, alternatively other travelers with pets often do an exchange of pet sitting services.
Some of the pet friendly CPs even have permanent residents who also offer a pet sitting service for a fee as well.
Above all......enjoy the company of your canine family.
As far as bait is concerned, muzzles are good , especially if they are doggies that really like to sniff and pig root around areas, camping grounds are ok, just the bush places, Just relax with your furry kids, they can pick up when you are nervous and apprenhensive about a place and will ark up. Have a stock of treats (Harvey Normans big buys shop) have good deals for bulk packs. Works out a lot cheaper. Aldis (like schmakkos) are cheap too. Another trick I do, is tell children and whoever not to pat my dogs. Its usually other people who get them excited. Anyway that is how I feel about that. Even though they are little dogs, Cleo is not happy around children, (cant blame her lol) I think it is because they move too quick or something. Good luck
if you go away and leave the dogs dont be fooled into thinking that they wont or dont bark. seen it a fair bit owners dont know. maybe ask someone when you get back
