8 Tips for RV Travel with Your Dog

If spending time in the great outdoors is something you love, your dog is probably even more enthusiastic about it. Taking your dog along on a camping trip may be easy or difficult, depending on your dog’s personality. Either way, you may need to make some adjustments to your travel plans to accommodate your 4-legged friend(s). Try these 8 tips for RV travel with your dog from one of the top RV dealers in NC.

1. Plan your pit stops. Traveling with dogs may mean you’ll need to stop more often for your furry friends to stretch their legs. This is especially true if you have a high-energy dog or a young puppy. Make sure you know of rest stops that are pet-friendly.
2. Look for pet-friendly campgrounds. Speaking of pet-friendly, surprisingly not all campgrounds are. Find out which campgrounds allow pets and what types. Some campgrounds even have breed and weight restrictions as well as other rules about pets.
3. Research pet-friendly trails. Another detail that may surprise you is that dogs are not always allowed on trails, especially in National Parks. Find out whether or not the trails in the area you are staying allow pets and if not, make alternate plans for yourself or your dog.
4. Prepare for emergencies. They do make first aid kits for dogs, and it would be a good idea to bring one along. It can be difficult to find an animal hospital or emergency vet when you’re away from home, so be prepared.
5. Be considerate of other campers. Not everyone likes dogs and even those that do don’t want to listen to your dog bark all night, be growled at or ambushed when they walk by your campsite, or step in something that should have been cleaned up. Keep proper control of your dog and be sure to always clean up after them.
6. Get a pet monitor. In case you have to leave your dog behind in the RV while you go out on excursions, get a pet monitor for your RV. Similar to a baby monitor, it allows you check in on your dog while you’re out and even monitors the temperature in your RV so you know your dog is safe.
7. Bring a portable water bowl for hikes. Dogs can’t drink out of people’s water bottles, so bring a portable water bowl. These are designed to be easy to carry along and provide a reservoir for dogs to lap up water.
8. Consider a lighted collar. If your dog gets away from you after dark, having a lighted collar can make it easy to find them quickly. In a strange place your dog might wander away from the campsite and get lost.

Find a Dog-Friendly RV at Out of Doors Mart RV Dealers in NC
If you’re planning to take your dog or multiple dogs camping with you, make sure you have an RV with ample room for them. Do the dogs share your bed at home? Find an RV with a big enough master bed. Look for other dog-friendly features and accessories at Out of Doors Mart, one of the top RV dealers in NC.
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