RVing With Dogs
A Day Out With Your Best Furry Friend

Believe it or not, your pets have as much fun as you do when exploring your favorite RVing destinations

By Olivia Harper 

Believe it or not, your pets have as much fun as you do when exploring favorite vacation destinations. You have the responsibility of making sure that your furry family members have everything they need for fun and adventure. This includes bringing along all that they need from home for their safety and comfort.

Packing For The Pets

Bring all collars, toys, bedding, blankets, sweaters, food and bowls with your pets. Be sure to pack your pet’s medications and important documents in case they are needed for emergencies. Include all supplies you would normally use at home to clean up any messes your pet could make.

Vaccination records are important to take along with you for the trip. You could need your pet’s records to check into a camping facility. The records are important to have for an emergency where you could have to show proof your pet has their vaccinations to public officials.

A Pet-Friendly Camping Facility

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Campgrounds have strict regulations on whether pets are allowed in certain areas of their facilities. Some camping facilities are located near national parks that have laws restricting pets to roam free outdoors. Many of them allow pets to be outdoors in a few locations within the national park. Picnic areas may be one example where animals can be outside but designated for pets wearing collars with a leash. Park officials help keep pets safe by enforcing regulations.

Always remember that your pet can smell wildlife in a national forest. Some pets can escape from their restraints to explore the surrounding outdoors. Therefore, it can be very important to secure your pet for their safety. Have photos of what your pet looks like in case they do wander off into the forest to become lost. Pictures can help others identify your pet if they are noticed nearby in another area.

Other things to consider are your pet’s behavior. Is your pet active and playful when they are outdoors? Will he get along well with other visitor’s pets at the facility? Is your pet prone to constantly barking? Being a responsible pet owner requires you to put forth the effort to make pet-friendly facilities stay that way. Always follow what the rules specifically allow. They were put into the campsite’s regulations to help keep your pet safe.

Advantages Of RV Traveling With Pets And Safety Tips

Your RV has unique advantages when traveling to stay somewhere with your pets. They can be left inside the RV when you decide to visit nearby towns. Place your pet in comfortable surroundings when you leave them in the RV to venture out with family. A blanket with their bedding makes them feel secure. Make sure they have food and water available while you’re gone. Lock the RV to ensure they are safe from intruders. Make sure

Another plus is you get to play with them while enjoying yourself on the trip. Think about a time you took a vacation to leave the pet at home. RV travel means no more pet sitting fees have to be paid. You don’t have to be concerned about your pet’s safety or health when you’re away from them. Everything they need to be safe on the trip is carried along with you.

What Pets Need To Ensure Safety

Things you should consider purchasing for your pets can benefit both them and you. Plan on buying essential safety products before beginning your departure. Your pet’s safety is extremely important when traveling on the road to unknown destinations.

All pets should be secured while traveling in the event of a collision. Make sure the restraints on the harness are a great fit for the pet. Your pet shouldn’t be allowed to roam around the RV when traveling. A durable car seat harness is an important safety gear product to purchase for your pet. The harness is attached to the seat belt to secure your pet by keeping them stationary during travel.

An LED harness is an excellent investment for pets to allow you and others to see them during the night. Make sure you purchase a harness for your particular breed of pet. Some animals have longer backs that require extra support to prevent injury. There have harnesses you can buy that have a camera designed on the harness top. The camera allows you to view what your pet sees when they’re walking through an app used on your phone.

Collapsible food and water bowls are a necessity for your pets on the road. Rubber collapsible bowls are convenient necessities for your pets in case you need them. Think about buying them a travel bag, which is specially designed for storing additional bowls and water containers. You may consider buying your pet a hiking pack kit. It contains a water container, food bowl and storage space for other items you can use while going for long walks.

A dog bike basket could be a great investment for people into cycling during vacation trips. They are designed to make cycling fun for those who enjoy it and for pets to be able to ride along. Bike baskets are a good choice for smaller dog breeds. They are great for use with older pets with disabilities that limit their mobility.

For pets that like to invade streams for swimming, a life jacket can help them enjoy the water. It will ensure the pet doesn't have problems in the river or lake. The safety product will keep your pet’s body afloat in the event they become too tired to swim. Float manufacturers design them to aid your pet by allowing them to swim without any fear of going underwater.

Enjoying RV Time With Pets

Nothing can be more wonderful than being able to take your pets along with you on a vacation. You get to spend free time enjoying your family members and the pets you care about. Ensuring your pet’s safety while traveling and at a campground is your responsibility. Make sure you carry everything you need to make these special trips memorable ones.

About The Author

Olivia Harper is the co-founder of the blog Daily Dog Stuff. She is a reserved and passionate pet parent who loves to spend time with her Sibe, who keeps her active and social. Read more of her guides and tips by visiting the blog or following their page @dailydogstuff.

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