Back home during the Spring Festival, visiting relatives, self-driving tour, do not want to let the dog stay at home alone, car owners are bound to take the dog with them. Hey, don't panic! Are the preparations in place? Do you remember all the things you should pay attention to in driving?
Preparations should be done well.
1. Necessary material package for carrying pets
Car safety belt for pets, dog food, drinking water, portable bowl, leash, litter bag, air box, car mat, small snacks, toys, dog kennel, etc. Among them, snacks and toys are recommended to choose the dog's favorite.
2. Feeding suggestions for self-driving with pets
Feeding before going out, it is better to feed less or not enough to reduce the occurrence of carsickness and vomiting; rest halfway, feeding follows the principle of "first water and then food"; after arriving at the destination, let the dog rest slightly, and then feed, still follow the principle of "first water and then food".
During the whole journey, it is particularly important to provide sufficient and timely drinking water for dogs. It is recommended to bring sufficient drinking water when starting out, and do not receive tap water for pets in the service area.
3 State adjustment before departure
If it is a long-distance self-driving, it is recommended to arrange two or three short trips to make the dog adapt to the state of riding. At the same time, you can also find that the pet may be uncomfortable when riding, and take measures in advance. If you find that the dog has carsickness, you can practice several times to help it adapt, and ask the veterinarian to prescribe relevant treatment drugs for emergencies. It is recommended to take a thorough walk before departure in order to achieve thorough defecation.
Keep in mind on the way
1 Fasten the "Pet Safety Belt"
You should know how direct the dog's way of seeking attention is-attacking, scratching, arching, patting and other "means" of seeking attention. Maybe the driver can hold the sudden grip of a small dog, but what about a large dog? In addition to preventing dogs from taking the initiative to "stir up trouble", you can also use the air box instead of the seat belt, put the dog in the air box, and then be sure to fix the air box.
Put away the odds and ends in the car.
In many people's cars, it was a small chaotic scene, with small objects placed at random. Unfortunately, dogs love these little things. In order to prevent the "disaster" of dogs tearing up key bills, biting cards, playing with cosmetics and destroying paper towels, it will be easier for dogs to take the initiative to pack up their odds and ends before they get on the bus.
3 Lay the pet car mat
If you are worried that the dog will scratch the seat, or that saliva, hair, snacks, etc. Will dirty the environment inside the car, you can use a pet mat in the back row. In addition, small dogs can choose a car pet basket.
4 Install the child safety lock
Don't doubt the dog's "curiosity" about the world, don't underestimate the dog's "hyperactivity", and don't doubt the "seductive magic" of the activity buttons on the car door to the cat and dog.
5 Wear the traction rope before getting off the vehicle.
Whether it is the service area, the hotel, or the home, these environments are all unfamiliar to the dog. They are unknown areas that can cause anxiety and fear. Especially in the service area, there are many cars and people, and there are more stimulating factors. Therefore, before getting off, it is very important to give the dog a good leash and hold it firmly before opening the door.
6. Peace of mind and gentle handling
During the journey, the mentality of the shoveling officer is very important. In the face of the overreaction of some passers-by, the calm person can quickly calm the mood of the passers-by, and treat the dog who is "frightened by the attitude of the passers-by" gently, so as to speed up the dog's acceptance and adaptation to the unfamiliar environment.
Be careful not to open the window at will.
Don't forget what the traffic police are trying to tell you: Don't lean out of the window on the way! This principle also applies to all dogs in the car. If the dog feels suffocated, it can open a small slit slightly, which can satisfy the dog's curiosity about the world outside the window and relieve the dog's anxiety caused by a long ride.
Pay attention to the excretion of the dog.
The shoveling officer who takes the dog to travel can let the dog urinate and defecate before getting on the bus. If the bus takes a long time, he needs to stop at the service station to rest and take the dog off the bus for convenience. The shoveling officer who is worried about the dog urinating in the car can also put diapers on the dog or lay a good urine pad in the car.
