Any "must knows" about traveling 16 hours in car (SUV) with a 1 year old bulldog?


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Any "must knows" about traveling 16 hours in car (SUV) with a 1 year old bulldog?

We are looking to drive from Texas to Georgia with our soon-to-be one year old bulldog for Christmas. It will be about a 16 hour drive. Not sure yet if we'll do it in one day or spend the night somewhere in the middle. Is there anything I should keep in mind about the long car ride? Butler loves riding in the car already and doesn't get sick, but of course, that has really just been short distances so far. Anything I should know about a crate, heat/cold issues in car, medicines, etc.? We have a mid-size SUV, so there is room in the back for a travel crate. Of course, every day he is an inside dog with A/C (or heat as appropriate) and lots of room to roam around the house! So, this could be interesting. Please let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Jody

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agree...and...add these

YOU might want to take some gravel just in case too
a water dish and food dish to stop along the way
a blanket from home with his scent goes a long way for a long drive.
a bone to chew on..keep him busy
YOU will need to take some long walks along the way for him to get out of the car and do his business and stretch his legs some
if you need to stay somewhere for the night, call ahead and make sure they are pet freindly hotels.
don't forget to take enough of his dog food along to make sure you can get it away from home.

agree...and...add these

YOU might want to take some gravel just in case too
a water dish and food dish to stop along the way
a blanket from home with his scent goes a long way for a long drive.
a bone to chew on..keep him busy
YOU will need to take some long walks along the way for him to get out of the car and do his business and stretch his legs some
if you need to stay somewhere for the night, call ahead and make sure they are pet freindly hotels.
don't forget to take enough of his dog food along to make sure you can get it away from home.

ickytazz's picture

bottled water is a must

and his normal comforts of home, i would bring benadryl just to make sure you have it incase he comes in contact with anything out of the norm that he would get a rash from.

Vicky,
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ickytazz's picture

bottled water is a must

and his normal comforts of home, i would bring benadryl just to make sure you have it incase he comes in contact with anything out of the norm that he would get a rash from.

Vicky,
Bosco, Bella, Breve' & Holly


www.LangagerBulldogs.com

PHOTOS ARE PROPERTY OF LANGAGER BULLDOGS, YOU MUST HAVE WRITTEN PERMISSION FOR ANY USE OF THESE PHOTOS FROM LANGAGERBULLDOG.

We got a soft crate for Cooper and he was snoozing away most of

He was also about a year old when we took him on his first long road trip from Socal to Washington state. He did great! We made two overnight stops at dog friendly hotels which we found at www.dogfriendly.com.

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We got a soft crate for Cooper and he was snoozing away most of

He was also about a year old when we took him on his first long road trip from Socal to Washington state. He did great! We made two overnight stops at dog friendly hotels which we found at www.dogfriendly.com.

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Yes...dog needs to learn to pee/poop AWAY from home.

Some dogs are so fixated on only going on their own yard or gravel that its very difficult to get them to pee on command when you are away...and they hold it until they no longer can which results in 'accidents'...so take him out to pee on different surfaces and praise when he goes on command..."GOOD Potty!...GOOD BOY!"

Yes...dog needs to learn to pee/poop AWAY from home.

Some dogs are so fixated on only going on their own yard or gravel that its very difficult to get them to pee on command when you are away...and they hold it until they no longer can which results in 'accidents'...so take him out to pee on different surfaces and praise when he goes on command..."GOOD Potty!...GOOD BOY!"

I take everything that was mentioned plus medical...

records, last vaccinations and labs.

I take everything that was mentioned plus medical...

records, last vaccinations and labs.

Don't leave home without Poop Bags

Nothing worse then your dog pooping and you don't have a bag. I'm always washing pants with bags in the pockets.

As well as what the others said.

Oh don't forget a leash. I let Vicky take Ester to a show and forgot to give her a leash.

Don't leave home without Poop Bags

Nothing worse then your dog pooping and you don't have a bag. I'm always washing pants with bags in the pockets.

As well as what the others said.

Oh don't forget a leash. I let Vicky take Ester to a show and forgot to give her a leash.

Stuff I pack...

Bags to clean up after your dog. Towels and a cleaning fluid (just in case something happens in the car) with a few plastic bags to put soiled stuff in. Collar with ID tags on - again, just in case.
A crate is the safest way to transport your dog. I always strap my crates in with the seat belts. Also, something I didn't know, tape a note on the crate that authorizes the authorities to take your dog to the nearest animal shelter or vet in case of an accident. Put Emergency Contact phone numbers on the note, too.
Q and Kano think the food and treats are the most important items to bring... lol

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball
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Stuff I pack...

Bags to clean up after your dog. Towels and a cleaning fluid (just in case something happens in the car) with a few plastic bags to put soiled stuff in. Collar with ID tags on - again, just in case.
A crate is the safest way to transport your dog. I always strap my crates in with the seat belts. Also, something I didn't know, tape a note on the crate that authorizes the authorities to take your dog to the nearest animal shelter or vet in case of an accident. Put Emergency Contact phone numbers on the note, too.
Q and Kano think the food and treats are the most important items to bring... lol

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball
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Great advice

only thing I have to add is plan for a longer trip than usual. There will be lots of potty stops. We've driven on trips with Onslow but no more than 5 hours.

Hug your bulldog every day.
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onslowsmom's picture

Great advice

only thing I have to add is plan for a longer trip than usual. There will be lots of potty stops. We've driven on trips with Onslow but no more than 5 hours.

Hug your bulldog every day.
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