I am going out of town next weekend and I feel absolutely uncomfortable boarding my baby (probably ever again) so, she is going with us. Is there anything I should bring that isn't already obvious? I will bring her raised feeders, belly sling, bedding, coat, and other basic needs. I just want to make sure I am not going to be leaving without something I will realize I need for her by the time it is too late. She is a rear leg amp, and not a cancer vic. Maybe some of you have gone on a road trip with your three legger and then thought that something would of been nice to have that you didn't think to bring. We are going to visit BF's family and it will be much colder up there then here in SC so, she is going to be in a coat and have warm bedding….I just want to be prepared. Thank you.

jerry said:

Oh what a lucky dawg!! Road trips are pawesome!!!

Right on Jerry!!  Long ones, short ones, even just around the block – any where, any place, any time.  We celebrated my seventh month ampuversary with a month long trip to Yellowstone – but that is another story that I posted.  I have been going on road trips for years and also included going to AKC obedience trials.  Dad would make sure that he took along all the necessary equipment.

A folding exercise pen is great.  Mine is three feet high, with eight two foot wide panels.  It can serve the same purpose as a baby gate to block off dangerous area, but you can also set it up to make a four foot square pen.  I often sit in the pen at dog shows or the RV Park and dad did not have to worry about my being bothered.

Dad also has a collapsable crate.  I have always been crate trained, so to me it is just my den where no one will bother me.  It was made by Nylabone and collapses to a mere four inches tall.  It is hard sided like the ones the airlines use which I prefer to the wire ones because it is quieter and things will not get poked into my area.

Dad also took a collapsable shade where we could all sit.  When extended it was 12'x12'.  We would place the rug that dad brought along on the ground, extend the shade, set up the exercise pen (often refered to as an x-pen) and we would be set for the day.  This was great for pinics.

For slippery floors, they sell a tacky-foot substance which is exactly what it sounds like.  However, I have been told that putting Coke on the feet and letting it dry does the same thing.  Luckily, dad has never had to resort to this yet.  He just grabs the handle of my RuffWare when the legs decide to go else where.

I will talk to mom to see if she has any ideas.  Mom and dad actually met at an obedience show and she actually has more experience than he does.  He just has a better record.

Wishing that we could go on a Road Trip too – Have Fun

Cherry

PS: Dad just took me out to the trailer to confirm that the collapsable crate was made by Nylabone.  Here are some pics taken from the web of that crate:

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