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Vacationing With Your Dog - Part 1

5/12/2015

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Well the nice weather is here and summer will soon be upon us. If you plan to include your dog in your summer vacation plans, it is not a bad idea to start making the necessary preparations. In this series we will look at a few things to keep in mind when traveling with your pet.

Today we will look at car safety. While it is certainly no fun to have a dog bouncing back and forth and trying to get from the front to the back seat and vice versa, it is not merely an annoyance – it may actually be against the law.

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A number of states have laws regarding the transport of pets and a violation may run as high as $1000.00. Before traveling, take the time to read up on individual state laws to avoid unnecessary trouble and expense.

In almost every state, if your loose dog is in any part responsible for an accident, distracted driving laws will apply.

Fourteen states and many local municipalities have laws that prohibit leaving a pet unattended in a car.

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Consider using a travel crate, tether or harness that allows your dog to sit up, lie down and move around a bit without interfering with the driver.

Turn off or lock power windows. These can present a choking hazard or your dog could accidentally open a window and jump out if he sees something that interests him.
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Bring plenty of fresh water and a bowl. Make frequent stops for potty and water breaks – every two to three hours is recommended.

And, of course, do not let your dog ride in your lap or in the back of an open pick-up truck.

Above all, use common sense to ensure a safe trip for all.


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    About the Author

    Sue Torres is an animal advocate, rescue volunteer and proud owner of a previously abused pit bull who was slated to be destroyed for being tense and fearful in the shelter environment.

    Inspired by their resilience, devotion and ability to forgive, she now devotes herself to restoring the image of these once-esteemed and cherished family pets. She works tirelessly to promote the adoption of pit bulls in our nation's shelters and change perceptions about this extremely misunderstood and unjustly maligned breed.

    She lives in Connecticut with her rescued pit bull, Mickey. Her first book, Loyalty Unleashed was published in May, 2014 and is avsailable in paperback and e-book formats. Loyalty Unleashed II (her second book) is now available, also in paperback and e-book formats.

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