Pet Restraint in cars

Phyllis over that the pet connection blog has written a good post on pet restraint in cars. You might want to go check it out. Watch the videos. Restrain your pets when they are in the car…just like you would your children.

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Rain Gear

Don’t know about you, but getting soaked while at an agility trial or out at some function or other isn’t my idea of a whole lot of fun so…. Here are some suggestions from agility folk…I haven’t tried them. I just do the simple dollar store plastic garbage bag with a good hat…works for me… [...]

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Soft Sided Crates

A question often asked on dog lists is one about soft-sided crates and what folks recommend. here are some ideas for you with comments from people. Canine Camper – It’s easy to set-up and take down. It has a carrying case for easy transport. Plus the crate has “flaps” on all 4 sides so it [...]

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Car Sick Puppy/dog

What are ways to help a dog or puppy that gets car sick.  realize that puppy might out-grow the need to be car-sick. Dramanine, Meclizine, Wal-DramII or Bonine  – slightly different meds that do the same thing, but one might work where another doesn’t Putting a crate up high so he can see out Opening [...]

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Canine Life Vests

I have to admit, I haven’t given canine life vests a whole lot of thought, as neither of my dogs is into boats or canoes. BUT if I did have a dog that would go canoe-ing with me, this is something I would invest in.  And with the summer weather here for swimming, canoe-ing and [...]

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First Aid Kit for Dogs

What kind of stuff should you have on hand when travelling with your dogs? Mind, you have to take some advice with a grain of salt You need to consider what  you are comfortable with and what your dog can handle. triple antibiotic ointment for cuts and scrapes pepto bismol pills for stress induced diarrhea [...]

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What RV is best for traveling with dogs?

The question was asked last year on the AGILE dog network. What RV is best for traveling with dogs? Mind you, this is a somewhat subjective topic, but these are the results that Terri listed for the group after she asked this question. So many asked for me to post results from RV question that [...]

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