Ok, so Gwen and I will be doing our first ever road trip. On top of freaking out about dog event/meeting Chazzers/being alone I also have no idea what I should BRING. (Sizzle and Sael have helped on what to take to the actual event but as far as travelling goes... I could use some help.)
I'm looking at getting a travel crate (soft sided one) and I've found a couple that I like but I'm not sure if they're 'good'. Do you have any suggestions on getting a travel crate? Or should I not even bother and just use Gwen's wire crate? (Don't really want to use it since it's...heavy and bulky and just an overall pain. We didn't get it for mobility.) Oh and also, nothing top of line, expensive. SO is already freaking out on how much I"m spending on this trip. I am pulling out all the cute to purchase any other dog stuff :rofl1: (I would also need it by Wednesday. I know, I know. Probably rules out a lot of options. Sorry!)
Here is the one I'm thinking about buying. http://www.wayfair.com/ABO-Gear-Dog-Digs-Collapsible-Pet-Crate-10505-ABO1024.html
Since I'm not used to travelling (long distances) with a dog, how often do you stop? The drive is about 4 hours so I'm thinking a stop at about a halfway point would be enough? She's fairly used to car rides, just not the amount of time she'll be spending in the car on this trip. I think the longest trip she's been with us has been about an hour.
What are things you usually take when travelling with your dog(s)? (And if you know of any nifty dog bags, that would be awesome. Right now I have a crappy tote and everything just gets crammed in there. Thinking of getting a backpack but it would be cute to be dog themed!) I plan on taking several water bottles, a couple (three) day's worth of food, a couple toys, a crate, collar and leash (hoping I'll get her new one in before we leave!) and her shot records, since she just got them yesterday and I'm worried they'll get lost if I put them ON her. What else should I take?
And any other advice, suggestions would be great! We're staying for three days, two nights. Not sure what the weather will be. I'm going to assume it will rain at least one day, because that seems to be how the midwest is during this time.
I'm looking at getting a travel crate (soft sided one) and I've found a couple that I like but I'm not sure if they're 'good'. Do you have any suggestions on getting a travel crate? Or should I not even bother and just use Gwen's wire crate? (Don't really want to use it since it's...heavy and bulky and just an overall pain. We didn't get it for mobility.) Oh and also, nothing top of line, expensive. SO is already freaking out on how much I"m spending on this trip. I am pulling out all the cute to purchase any other dog stuff :rofl1: (I would also need it by Wednesday. I know, I know. Probably rules out a lot of options. Sorry!)
Here is the one I'm thinking about buying. http://www.wayfair.com/ABO-Gear-Dog-Digs-Collapsible-Pet-Crate-10505-ABO1024.html
Since I'm not used to travelling (long distances) with a dog, how often do you stop? The drive is about 4 hours so I'm thinking a stop at about a halfway point would be enough? She's fairly used to car rides, just not the amount of time she'll be spending in the car on this trip. I think the longest trip she's been with us has been about an hour.
What are things you usually take when travelling with your dog(s)? (And if you know of any nifty dog bags, that would be awesome. Right now I have a crappy tote and everything just gets crammed in there. Thinking of getting a backpack but it would be cute to be dog themed!) I plan on taking several water bottles, a couple (three) day's worth of food, a couple toys, a crate, collar and leash (hoping I'll get her new one in before we leave!) and her shot records, since she just got them yesterday and I'm worried they'll get lost if I put them ON her. What else should I take?
And any other advice, suggestions would be great! We're staying for three days, two nights. Not sure what the weather will be. I'm going to assume it will rain at least one day, because that seems to be how the midwest is during this time.