Summer is here, which means it’s finally time for all the fun trips you’ve been planning! So bust out your sunglasses (and your doggo’s sunglasses, too), and get ready to go bye-bye!

But we know traveling with pets can be stressful at times – both for you and your furry friend. So we’ve gathered 9 pet-friendly travel tips to make the journey safe and comfortable for your doggy. 

Prepare for Your Journey

The most important pet travel tip is to prepare before you embark. That means you should keep your four-legged friend in mind in the early stages of vacation planning, wayyy before you start packing your bags!

1. Plan Ahead

When booking accommodations, seek pet-friendly hotels, resorts, or rental properties. Many establishments now cater to pet owners. So look for a place that offers amenities, walking areas, or even pet-sitting services.

2. Put Safety FURst

When it comes to traveling with your furbaby, safety is paramount! Ensure their identification tags have up-to-date contact information. And keep the tags on them at all times. Also consider microchipping your pup for added security.

3. Pack the Essentials 

Did you bring your pup’s favorite food, toys, medications, and a comfortable travel crate or bed? Bring familiar items like their favorite blanket or a shirt with your scent to grant them peace of mind and familiarity throughout the trip.

Pro Tip

• Stay calm as you prepare for your trip. Dogs are excellent at reading our emotions, so any stress you show will also affect them. The Furbo Dog Camera can help you monitor their stress levels through auto dog tracking technology while you load up your vehicle. 

Home Away from Home

All packed and ready to go? Try out these pro pointers for a seamless voyage. ☝️

4. Plan Frequent Breaks 

When you’re traveling with pets, you should go at their pace. Plan to stop every few hours or whenever you notice signs of restlessness or discomfort in your pet. This allows them to relieve themselves, hydrate, and release those zoomies they’ve been holding in! ⚡

5. Create a Familiar Space

Once you’re at your new place, designate an area for your dog with their bed, favorite toys, and familiar scents. While your pup explores, take this time to set up your Furbo Dog Camera. Its 360° rotation can help you monitor their space and ensure they’re always comfy (and out of danger).

6. Maintain a Routine

Dogs thrive on predictability, so try to stick to your dog’s regular feeding and walking schedule as closely as possible. Keeping their routine (somewhat) intact helps provide a sense of familiarity and stability even with the change in space.

Pro Tip

• Keep an eye on your pup. No matter how hard you try to make the experience comfortable, change can be scary for your doggo. Furbo’s Dog Activity Alert and Color Night Vision will send notifications about your dog’s activities straight to your phone. You can keep tabs on them even on your nights out. 

Time Apart

Separation anxiety can be taxing for dogs and their hoomans alike. So it might be challenging to leave your hotel or BnB (or your out-of-state friend or family’s house) without your pup. Make it easier for the both of you with these simple tips.

7. Stay Connected

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when your pup isn’t by your side. Check on your pup through your Furbo Dog Camera to stay connected and informed about your dog’s well-being, no matter the distance.

8. Offer Reassurance

Dogs may feel anxious in unfamiliar surroundings, especially if you’re not there to comfort them. Use Furbo’s interactive features to engage through remote pet monitoring. You can also fill it up with treats before you go and play a long-distance game of catch with them! This healthy distraction can help alleviate their anxiety.

9. Keep Them Safe

Your doggo’s curiosity might get the best of them, and they may start exploring as soon as you walk out the door. So if you didn’t have the time to puppy-proof the new space before leaving, it’s important to ensure they don’t get in any perilous situations. Use the Furbo Dog Camera to keep an eye on your pet at all times, and intervene as soon as you think they’re about to get themselves in trouble. 

Pro Tip

• Monitor your dog’s complaints with Furbo’s Barking Alert. Your pup might be getting startled by all the new sights and sounds in your temporary home. This Furbo feature lets you know when your friend is sounding off so you can soothe them remotely.

Sit Back and Relax With Your Furbaby

Traveling with your furry friend shouldn’t be so stressful. By incorporating Furbo Dog Camera into your travel plans, you can ensure your pup’s safety and provide them with the attention they need even when you’re miles away from home. So, if you’re planning for a long summer of traveling, pack your bags, grab a Furbo for the road, and embark on a memorable adventure with your furry little (or humungous) companion! 

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