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Pack-up The Pups! - Essential Items For Traveling With Your Dog!
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items Whether it's a quick trip to the park, or a long roadtrip to visit friends or family, these are some of items that have made road trips with our two shepherds a lot more comfortable and organized!
I’ve included everything from essential car accessor...
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Car Accessories
Food, To Go!
Beds & Comfort Items
Potty Break!
Car Accessories
In the same way that we need to wear seatbelts to keep ourselves safe in the car, our dogs also need to be secured while accompanying us on the road!
I've been so happy with the Kurgo car harness, and I think our dogs are pretty happy with it too. I appreciate the flexibility that the harness and seatbelt strap allow; The dogs can sit up and look out the window, or lay down and take a nap all whil...
We have been using the same harnesses for about four years now, and they are still in great condition!
I've been so happy with the Kurgo car harness, and I think our dogs are pretty happy with it too. I appreciate the flexibility that the harness and seatbelt strap allow; The dogs can sit up and look out the window, or lay down and take a nap all whil...
We have been using the same harnesses for about four years now, and they are still in great condition!
Kurgo Car Safety Harnesses
The Kurgo car harness does come with a seatbelt strap, but we recently upgraded our dogs car set-up to this swivel strap.
One of our dogs likes to twist and turn in her car harness, and this strap allows her a little bit more freedom to fidget while still staying secure. If you find that your dog also likes to move around a lot, this might be a good option to try!
One of our dogs likes to twist and turn in her car harness, and this strap allows her a little bit more freedom to fidget while still staying secure. If you find that your dog also likes to move around a lot, this might be a good option to try!
Kurgo Swivel Tether for Dogs
The best seat protector ever! We’ve tried a few but none of them fit as well and as securely as this one! I have used it in both a sedan and an SUV, and it works well for both. It does fit a bit better in the SUV, but I’m honestly impressed at how ve...
Platinum Series Seat Protector
Another great seat cover option! I particularly liked the Velcro flaps for the seatbelts since my dogs can sometimes step on them and accidentally unbuckle themselves! This feature makes that a lot less likely.
Kurgo Car Seat Covers
Don't have tinted windows? No problem! These car window shades are the perfect solution for those hot, sunny road trip days.
I had a light bulb moment on one of our road trips with the dogs where the temps were high, the sun was bright, and I needed a way to keep the sun off the dogs. These shades, in combination with the cooling mats, can help keep your dogs cool in the c...
I had a light bulb moment on one of our road trips with the dogs where the temps were high, the sun was bright, and I needed a way to keep the sun off the dogs. These shades, in combination with the cooling mats, can help keep your dogs cool in the c...
Munchkin Sun Safety Car Window Rollershade with Heat Alert 2pk
Food, To Go!
Another must have item when traveling with dogs! We use these both when we are traveling with our pups, and also when we have them stay with friends or at boarding.
The bags have a name tag on the inside, which has come in handy when our dogs have been on separate diets. There is also a small pocket on the bottom for a collapsable, travel food bowl.
I like that these keep our dogs food fresh, and are pretty easy to re-seal. I think we've all experienced the frustration of trying to close a plastic freezer bag juuuust right, but that issue is eliminated with this bag! Plus, it's a more environmen...
We've used these bags for years and they still look almost new! They're easy to clean between uses, and can be folded up for storage.
The bags have a name tag on the inside, which has come in handy when our dogs have been on separate diets. There is also a small pocket on the bottom for a collapsable, travel food bowl.
I like that these keep our dogs food fresh, and are pretty easy to re-seal. I think we've all experienced the frustration of trying to close a plastic freezer bag juuuust right, but that issue is eliminated with this bag! Plus, it's a more environmen...
We've used these bags for years and they still look almost new! They're easy to clean between uses, and can be folded up for storage.
Kurgo Kibble Carrier | Travel Dog Food Carrier
Collapsible bowls are something I always have in the car for the dogs, not just when we are traveling!
Even if you don't have water on hand, it's usually a lot easier to find a bottle of water to buy than it is to find a bowl for your dog to drink out of.
Since they are collapsible, it's easy to stash them in your backpack, purse, car seat pocket, trunk organizer… the list goes on!
The bowl has both 1.5 sup and 3 cup options. I also have a 5 cup option linked in this list if you need a bigger bowl!
Even if you don't have water on hand, it's usually a lot easier to find a bottle of water to buy than it is to find a bowl for your dog to drink out of.
Since they are collapsible, it's easy to stash them in your backpack, purse, car seat pocket, trunk organizer… the list goes on!
The bowl has both 1.5 sup and 3 cup options. I also have a 5 cup option linked in this list if you need a bigger bowl!
FRISCO Silicone Collapsible Travel Bowl with Carabiner (3 Cup)
5 cup option of the collapsible travel bowls! See the other bowl option in this list for a 1.5 cup and 3 cup option. 🙂
PRIMA PETS Collapsible Silicone Travel Dog Bowl (5 Cup)
Beds & Comfort Items
The best crate ever! Our dogs have been happily using these crates for about four years and they are still in great shape.
The number one travel benefit is that these crates are collapsible! They are surprisingly easy to break down and set up.
I also appreciate that there are two doors on each crate, which allows for a lot of flexibility with setup. No matter what room or house layout we encounter, there's a way to make these crates work in every space.
I love that we can use these at home and pack them up when we need. We don't need two different crates, and I do think it helps our dogs to have the same safe space in an unfamiliar location.
The number one travel benefit is that these crates are collapsible! They are surprisingly easy to break down and set up.
I also appreciate that there are two doors on each crate, which allows for a lot of flexibility with setup. No matter what room or house layout we encounter, there's a way to make these crates work in every space.
I love that we can use these at home and pack them up when we need. We don't need two different crates, and I do think it helps our dogs to have the same safe space in an unfamiliar location.
MIDWEST Ultima Pro Double Door Collapsible Wire Dog Crate
Cooling mats are a must have for hot weather, especially if your dog has a double coat!
These mats can be used pretty much anywhere, but I like to lay them out on the seat of the car for my dogs whenever the temperatures are high.
Tip: remember to take them out of the car when you're not driving so that they don't get too hot! You definitely want to have them at room temperature or colder to be effective.
These mats can be used pretty much anywhere, but I like to lay them out on the seat of the car for my dogs whenever the temperatures are high.
Tip: remember to take them out of the car when you're not driving so that they don't get too hot! You definitely want to have them at room temperature or colder to be effective.
THE GREEN PET SHOP Cooling Pet Pad
Potty Break!
It can be difficult (or even impossible) to find a safe place for your dog to run around off-leash when you're on a road trip, but that's where a long lead can come in! You may not have access to a fenced in dog park, but if you can find an open fiel...
PetSafe® Cotton Training Lead/Long Lead (15, 20, 30 feet)
If you don't already have a poop bag dispenser attached to your dog's leash, I highly recommend adding this one!
Also, in the context of travel, because this is a travel list after all, poop bags are one of those things that we might not be thinking of. Maybe our neighborhoods are well stocked with free bags, or maybe your dog mostly goes in your backyard… what...
Also, in the context of travel, because this is a travel list after all, poop bags are one of those things that we might not be thinking of. Maybe our neighborhoods are well stocked with free bags, or maybe your dog mostly goes in your backyard… what...
EARTH RATED Dog Poop Bag Holder
I know, poop bags are pretty basic, but they are also super important to get right! These bags are sturdy and reliable, which are two things you 100% want when it comes to poop bags!
I usually prefer unscented items in general, but in this case, I actually really like the lavender scented bags.
If you don't already have a dispenser, I linked my favorite one as well!
I usually prefer unscented items in general, but in this case, I actually really like the lavender scented bags.
If you don't already have a dispenser, I linked my favorite one as well!
EARTH RATED Dog Poop Bags, Refill Rolls, Unscented & Lavender