Taking your dog for a ride in your car

I have yet to meet a dog that doesn’t like going for a car ride. My dog, like most, enjoys the ride most when the window is rolled down just enough for him to get a good sniff of the surrounding area.

He gets a bit antsy sometimes we go for a long ride so I try to limit our trips in the car to match his tolerance. If your dog has a tendency to get car sick, introduce her to car travel slowly and withhold food and water for a couple of hours before your departure. Eventually she will become accustomed to this kind of travel and will enjoy it thoroughly every chance she gets.

However, there are some precautions you should take when taking your dog out with you in the car. This includes preventing your dog from hanging her head out of the window as bugs, pebbles and other road debris can cause serious injuries to his eyes. In addition, there is always the risk of her jumping out! Also, never leave your dog alone in the car during adverse weather conditions. Many animals die every year because they were left to overheat or freeze in an automobile. It can happen faster than you think.