Tuesday, June 19, 2018

7 Fun Ways To Shape Up Your Puppy For Summer

7 Fun Ways To Shape Up Your Puppy For Summer
Summer is a time to get out in the air and enjoy the long warm days with your puppy. Winter and spring can mean days of being cooped up indoors because of the weather. Dogs need exercise every day for lots of reasons, so now that the weather is better and the days are longer, you can finally get in some quality park time, or backyard fun with the family pet.
Depending on the breed of dog they can be very hyper with lots of energy to burn, and just needing that right medium in which to do it. What better way to both give your puppy that needed outlet to burn that excess energy than a fun filled trip to the local park? But what products are available for the over active dog or the puppy with a little extra winter flab, and what products are useful for the puppy to really get a great exercise and be a tired but happy puppy at the end of it all?
Walking:
Simply walking your puppy around the park or neighborhood is perhaps the easiest and requires the least in terms of investment in equipment for the pet owner. A good quality harness leash combo plush some poop bags and perhaps a water drinking bottle is all that is required.
Early mornings and evening time seem to be the best times to avoid the excessive heat of mid-day and afternoon summer. Walk a comfortable pace to both you and your pup’s ability. Use shade if the dog tires out quickly due to the heat. Walk on grass as much as possible and off tarmac, blacktop or concrete, due to these substance holding heat during the day, and releasing it during the evening and night (known as heat island effect) Allow the puppy to drink cool water often. Carry your own as water sources at parks can be a little dubious sometimes, never allow the puppy to drink from standing water, and do not also allow it to drink from communal bowls or drinking troughs that can be found in some parks.
Swimming:
If you are lucky enough to own a pool, or have an above ground pool set-up in the backyard, then swimming for the puppy can be a fun filled flab burning exercise session. Most all dog breeds like the water, and will take to it naturally. Swimming is a great muscle builder, and can also build stamina. If you have a pool, use the pools length and throw a float toy to the end to have your puppy swim the full length and back. Repeat this several times, and it will tire out the pup in a fun way in no time. For the pool I would always have a flotation device on the puppy for safety. Never allow the pup access to the pool when you are not present. Watch for reactions to the pool water conditioning treatments that you are using, chlorine can be harsh on a pup’s skin.
Running:
Running is a super flab burning exercise, and a great way to shape up the puppy into the lean mean and trim pet that you want it to be. Dogs love to run, and will happily trot alongside you in complete dog bliss. Early morning or evening is the best for running to avoid the excessive heat. Basic equipment is all that is needed. A running leash, a water bottle, a poop dispenser with bags.
A couple of times around the park or neighborhood a few times a week is the ideal regime to shape up the puppy, build its stamina, allow it to get the required exercise, and allow you both to have fun.
Cycling:
Cycling is one of the best ways to burn flab for the puppy, and I suppose for the pet parent also. Summertime is made for biking. Warm dry days that are long. What better way to go greater distances with your puppy, and also giving it a tremendous workout into the bargain. Bike distance keepers now allow a puppy to be attached safely to a bike, keeping it away from the mechanical operations of the machine, and allowing it to trot alongside at the pace that you set. You can vary the degree of exercise by cycling slow, then quicker, then back to slow. Just watch for the puppy to make sure that it is not overly stressed, and allow for hydration rest stops.
Agility Course Work:
Agility sports for dogs has become a passion of many, and a very competitive arena in order to showcase your puppy and its physical abilities in a competition setting. Truly taxing the physical and mental abilities of a puppy, it has also become a casual exercise regime for all to enjoy and a great way to burn off flab. Combining weaving, hurdle jumping, loop jump through, and additionally you can add a tether see saw balance, and a tunnel for the complete course set up. You can set up in the park or in the backyard. A couple of times a week will truly build stamina, agility, and will help to sculpt the puppy into a lean athlete on four paws in no time.
Hiking:
For the outdoorsy dogs that like a more rugged adventure then hiking and summer are the ideal combination. Hiking offers longer distance over varying terrain and topography, that can include elevation gain, and distance is only limited by both you and your pup’s physical ability. Hiking can be an all-day affair, or an evening pursuit. Extra planning will need to go into this activity more so than most. You need to research the area before hand, if it is not local to you. Know what wild animals frequent the area. Get a trail map from the ranger station. You will need to be aware of the environment and the particular hazards that it may present, that is why it may be best to always go with a hiking buddy or group.
Basic equipment you will need will be,
  1. Backpack
  2. Water bottle for the puppy and yourself.
  3. Spare water
  4. Snacks for both if all day
  5. Cell-phone
  6. Weather gear
  7. Good dog harness
  8. First Aid Kit (Optional)
Park:
The park is one of the most accessible places to just about everybody, and depending on your town or city, it may include a custom built dog park just for the four legged buddies. But if not, a park is one of the best summer time trips not only for the puppy, but for the whole family to enjoy. In just a small area of grass you can have so much fun with your puppy, while also helping to burn of the winter and spring flab. What puppy does not like to chase and fetch, both a ball and a flying Frisbee. Take along a tug rope with you to the park and vary the chasing play with a good tugging game. For the puppy that likes to high fly, then a ball launcher stick is the ideal piece of equipment to do just that with.
A flirt pole can be all that you need, as you can vary the exercises between tugging, weaving, chasing and jumping all with the same tool.
At the park it is likely that there will be other dogs to socialize with and perhaps enter into an impromptu game of chase. A couple of trips to the park a week should shape up the puppy in no time and help to burn the flab.
So no matter what pursuit you aspire to do with your puppy, just getting out and about and enjoying the long summer days the way that they are supposed to be enjoyed by the whole family including the puppy may be what makes summer so great for all.
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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Beagles And Boats A Sailing Adventure With Oakie

Beagles And Boats
A Sailing Adventure With Oakie
Being a pet owner and it being a family member in as much as any human is, then in my mind I try to include my pet Beagle Oakie in as much activities as I do, as long as they are safe for a puppy. I have had a few boats over the years having grown up on a small island, you may say that the sea is in my blood. I have had many dogs out on the water over the years, on rivers, and lakes, but I never really considered the open ocean to be an inviting place for dog and man to enjoy.
I had a Sea-Ray power boat for a few years, and did bring dogs along on day trips, but that was a different experience for my dogs, as it was all about speed and wind in their faces, and cool ocean spray, and anchoring off-shore for a few hours and swimming. An easy and safe adventure together.
Sailing is a whole different ball game. The cockpit of a sailboat is cluttered with ropes and different sailing equipment.
You have to be engaged in the operation of the boat at all times, and are constantly trimming and trying to keep the boat on a decent tack.
A sailboat is a living thing on the water, creaking and moaning with the swell and sway of the ocean. Trimming sails and changing tack is a motion filled dynamic operation, filled with noise as the sails billow and fill with rushing air, and the boat dancing as the rolling waves push against it.
Combining this with also have to watch out for the safety of your puppy is quite a bit more work than you may want. I thought about it for a long while, reading articles and books by people who had puppy sailing companions, and finally decided that why not give it a go with my Beagle. Of course everything is about preparation.
I got up real early on the morning and fed and watered my Beagle Oakie, and walked it for about an hour so that it could have a movement. When I got back from the walk I did not allow it to feed or drink water. My Beagle was used to being at the ocean as on a regular schedule I take him to the dog beach.
But he had never been on my Sailboat, or been on the ocean. A Sailboats cockpit is deep so I felt safe enough to let Oakie lounge on the seat while I prepped the boat. Beagles being chewers, of course Oakie decided that the “Halyard” was a good rope to chew on. So at this point let me suggest some items that you should bring with you if you intend to go sailing with your puppy.
 
  1. Life vest for your puppy (a requirement in a lot of jurisdictions at the moment)
  2. All equipment checked and up to date, (Flares, Preservers, Man Over boards, ship/shore radio)
  3. Drinking Water
  4. First Aid kit
  5. Weather gear
Optional:
  1. Food or snacks and drinks for you and human companions for the day.
I would not have chews or snacks or kibble for the puppy. The motion of the ocean and the rocking of the boat is going to upset their stomachs, so an empty puppy stomach is best. For the first time sailing their equilibrium will get affected by the constant motion, so they will become very wobbly on their feet, you will have to limit their movement to the cockpit area and back on dry land may have to carry them to your car. Also if your sailboat has a cabin and the puppy starts to get stressed and you feel that a lie down in the cabin is the best solution……..don’t! The motion and rocking is very much amplified in the cabin area, and one side of the boat could be very close to the waterline, as it is keeled over on a tack, and if the cabin has portholes, then the swishing rush of foaming ocean past the windows is in actuality going to make the puppy feel worse. Keep it with you on top in the cockpit.
In general I found,
  • The first time out with the puppy may not be a great experience for it, and it may possibly become seasick or get motion sickness as a result……..don’t worry in a few days back on dry land it passes. If you do not feed it while sailing or give it water, then this reduces the possibility of sickness.
  • Do have some type of shade on deck for the puppy, the Sun is amplified by the water and can be very much stronger than on dry land.
  • Have the puppy wear a life jacket at all times.
  • For safety I also attach a strong reflective leash and harness to the life jacket and I attach this to the safety rail of my sailboat.
  • When you tack, immediately shift the puppy to the high side of the sailboat.
 
I have also found that about the third time out, the puppy gets used to the whole thing, and it becomes another activity that you both can participate in with pleasure. Of course I only sail with my Beagle on calmer warmer days, and would never take it out on high wind days.
 
After getting back on dry land I only give it water to drink, and wait a couple of hours before I give it food to allow it to settle back down.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

The Call Of The Wild Creatures. Keeping Your Puppy Safe At The Campsite and Hiking Trails.

The Call Of The Wild Creatures
Keeping Your Puppy Safe At The Campsite and Hiking Trails
Summer time is hiking time for me and my Beagle Oakie. Being urban dwellers we can’t wait for the longer warmer days so that we can pack up the old truck and head for the wilderness to do some camping and hiking. I carefully pick my wilderness destinations learning as much as I can before I go. Currently living in California I have an abundance of choices. I use the Ranger Service websites for local information, and also read online postings about the area so that I can pick up on information that may not be in the brochures.
What I primarily try to avoid is crowds, having enough of them where I live. I just want my wilderness experience to be as much about experiencing nature in its wildness and natural beauty, rather than bumping into people at every turn in the trail. With that in mind I tend to choose less developed campsites that are slim in home comforts, and are likely to not attract many people because of the lack of amenities. I base myself at the campsite for a few days at a stretch, and go on local day hikes into the wilderness areas. Much as this is the general plan, sometimes I cannot avoid staying in some of the “Camptropolis” because they happen to be closest to the trails that I intend hiking with my Beagle Oakie.
The biggest negative to the developed large scale campsites is that if you are in Bear country, then likely the Bears are going to raid the site for easy pickings. This unfortunately is very common and can lead to some un-natural behavior from the wild bears, as natural foraging skills and wilderness survival instincts have been replaced by trash foraging and cooler raids. The down side of this of course is that the Bears no longer can survive in nature and rely heavily on human interactions and encounters in order to survive. They can tend to be more aggressive than they would otherwise be in nature, and encounters can sometimes lead to bad outcomes for both Bear and human and pet.
I usually take the following precautions if I am camping in one of these large scale developed campgrounds to avoid issues.
  1. After setting up camp the first thing that I do is pay a visit to the camp host and ask about Bear Activity within the campsite.
  2. I keep all my food and Oakies food in a cooler and I put the cooler behind the front seats of the truck. I then cover the cooler with a dark colored blanket. This I learned from a host ranger a few years back. Bears that raid campsites are opportunists and look for the easiest target. They are visual creatures and have learned over the years the shape of a cooler and what it contains. If they can’t see it then usually they will move on to the next easiest opportunity. Just a trick that has always worked for me.
  3. If the Rangers provide a bear proof locker then by choice I will use this over storing food in my truck.
  4. When I eat meals I also feed my dog at the same time, and when finished I take the food up and lock it away.
  5. I do not let water out to drink at the campsite for my dog as I would at home. Water attracts all kinds of wildlife, insects, and birds. I will give it water only when it needs a drink.
  6. I use a stake tie out with a fifty foot leash attached to it, and keep my dog Oakie tethered to it at all times in the campsite. Never let your dog roam free.
  7. I use disposable plates for feeding including feeding my puppy, this way I do not have an issue with cleaning utensils, and can dispose of the paper products immediately, thereby reducing the risks of visits by unwanted critters or insects.
  8. I never leave the puppy by itself while at the campsite, even when I need to toilet, I will take my puppy into the stall with me just for safety sake.
  9. I keep my dog with me in the tent at night to sleep.
  10. When my puppy toilets, I immediately pick it up and dispose of it in the Bear proof trash bins if provided. If not I will walk a little distance away from the site and bury it about a foot deep. Never burn it in the campfire, the scent will travel for miles and may have some unfortunate consequences.
  11. While sitting at the campfire I keep my Beagle leashed at all times.
 
While on the trails.
Before I leave the campsite on a hike, and after preparing everything to bring along which should include:
  1. Plenty of water
  2. Snacks …… I do not bring kibble or treats for my puppy to eat on the trail. These can be highly scented which can carry and attract some unwanted visitors. I have found over the years that my dogs are just too excited by the new strange surroundings and lose their appetites while hiking.
  3. Portable water drinking bottle for the dog.
  4. Knapsack with a lightweight rain jacket.
  5. Whistle (I Know……but useful to warn off animals, and also useful in an emergency to summon help)
  6. Trail maps.
  7. A human hiking buddy………never hike alone.
The typical creatures that I encounter on the trails are usually shy of humans, and but for a fleeting glimpse, usually avoid any contact. Marmots and squirrels are the most common, and fun to chase for my Beagle. Lizards are also abundant and great sport. Rabbits can be plentiful depending on the terrain. I have encountered numerous coyotes without issues, and they usually pass off the trail without a second look. But caution does need to be exercised when you do encounter a Coyote. Usually wary of humans and will not attack a full grown person, depending on how hungry they are and the availability of their food sources, they well may attack a small dog. I have encountered three cougars at different times over the years on trails, and some bobcats, and despite their reputations for attacking humans and dogs on occasion, I have found that they run off immediately rather than having any contact with a human. But of course if you do meet a cougar on the trail (four legged wild kind) and it seems like it will not give way, then just backtrack on the trail in a quick walk, do not run, and just pay attention to what the cat is doing. When you think it has moved off the trail, then proceed with caution until you are sure that it is gone. I have only encountered one Bear on the trail in the wild, and it moved off quickly when it saw me without issue, How-ever I have witnessed many Bear raids in “camptropolis”  that I have stayed in, and usually carelessness or indifference by other campers have led to issues. The advice that the rangers give is still the best, don’t let food out, dispose of garbage immediately in the provided containers, and do not use hygiene products that are overly scented. Make as much noise as possible if they do raid, and usually they will go to the next easiest opportunity.
Typical Camping Equipment That I Use.
  1. Tent
  2. Groundsheet
  3. Sleeping Bag
  4. Old sleeping bag for the dog.
  5. Battery powered lamps
  6. Flashlights
  7. Camping cooking stove and cooking equipment
  8. Coolers
  9. Tupperware containers with sealable lids. (Food Storage)
  10. Prepackaged food (Human and Dog)
  11. Plenty of fresh water
  12. Hiking knapsack
  13. Portable Raingear
  14. First Aid Kit
  15. Dog supplies like leashes, harness, tie out, and some grooming equipment.
 
Optional equipment that may prove useful depending on the dog and hiking adventure.
 
  1. Dog backpack
  2. Whistle
  3. Dog Life vest
  4. Dog toys
 
For the most part camping trips combined with hiking is perhaps one of the most fun summertime activities, and if you apply just basic common sense, then your trip should be safe and the experience can be a cherished memory for years to come.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Cool Ways To Save Big For Your Puppy’s Summer Fun

Cool Ways To Save Big For Your Puppy’s Summer Fun
Being a pet parent can be expensive. But of course we all know that fact when we decide to add a four legged family member to our household. We want to give it the best home that we can, with the best food that we can afford for it, and the best products to help enhance its life with us. But all of this expense can quickly add up. What is not immediately realized when we first bring home our little fur balls of joy, is the amount of products that they will need at different stages of their lives.
Although we sometimes telegraph all of our human traits and characteristics onto our pet dogs, and somehow seem to think that they are as human as what we are, the plain fact is that they are dogs, and in that absolute statement, need the things in their life for dogs. A typical dog no matter the breed will exhibit traits and characteristics unlike a human, and as a pet parent we need to recognize this and provide adequately for it.
A puppy basically needs,
  1. A safe comfortable home.
  2. A warm bed.
  3. A cage or pen area that it can make its safe space.
  4. A feeding bowl.
  5. A water bowl.
  6. A collar.
  7. A harness and leash.
  8. Play toys.
  9. IQ and activity toys.
  10. Poop bags.
  11. Grooming and health aids.
  12. Training aids.
A puppy May additionally need depending on your activity level that you partake in,
Hiking Activities,
  1. Dog backpack.
  2. Travel Dog bowl set.
  3. Portable dog drinking bottle.
Beach Trips,
  1. Quality outdoor multi-functional mat.
  2. Lifejacket
Running,
  1. Running bum bag
  2. Sling backpack shoulder pack
  3. Hand glove leash (hands free)
Now that we are starting to head into the dog days of summer, and all of the particular issue that hot days can have on our puppy’s health and well-being a couple of modern products can really help to keep the puppy cool, or help cool it down after a hot walk in the summer sun.
  1. Cooling mat.
  2. Chilled water drinking bowl.
And of course no matter the season or the breed we as pet parents have to understand that a basic need of a puppy is to chew. It will chew gustily over the first year or so of its life for teething, but continues the need to chew for its entire lifespan, to help maintain strong gums and jaws, and proper teeth development. Knowing this then some of the items that we need to provide to the puppy are,
  1. Bone chews for aggressive chewers.
  2. Bone shape chews with dimples for plaque control.
  3. IQ treat balls for boredom fighting.
Thank goodness we do not have to save up for a car for our pets or start a college fund, but you get the idea, pet and pet care products can be expensive, and can add up very quickly. It is important to stretch the dollar as far as it will go, and what better way to do so than to take advantage of a good promotion when it comes along.
We are having a Buy One Get One @ 30% off sale for the month of June only, which has an excellent selection of carefully curated products that are needed and add great value to the pet owning experience. With no limit on the number of times during June that you can shop our quality products, come back often and take advantage of our super savings. And with Free Worldwide Shipping then the offer has even more value.
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Monday, June 4, 2018

8 Must Haves For Easy Road Trips With A Puppy

8 Must Haves For Easy Road Trips With A Puppy
Summertime is fun time for the whole family including the dog. It is the time to shake off the winter blues and get out to enjoy the outdoors while the days are long and warm. Summertime is beach time, park time, lake and mountain getaway time, and day trips and family vacations.
Summertime is one of the best times of the year when you can finally spend the time with the family. Who doesn’t look forward to a road trip to the lake for a day of fun, or the beach – after all that is what summer is all about?  Over the years I have had many dogs, and made many trips and it really comes down to just a few things to really have a safe and memorable time that can be repeated several times over the summer without much pre-thought or planning.
I have found that the following basic items make all the difference, no matter where I am going on my trip. I have broken it down into the main road trips that I make including my dog, and the items that I find made life easier for all.
Car Preparation.
Protecting the upholstery of the car’s interior is a must no matter which road trip you are taking. Dogs are going to get grubby and grimy no matter what, and you do not want them destroying your car. I have found the following products to be the most useful for protecting the car.
Dog Seat Cover Waterproof.
 This water-proof car seat cover is specially designed for your dog’s heavy use. It's made from high quality material to protect your car from dirt hair/fur nail scratches and water. It is easy to install, and is universal fit. Ideal for the car, truck or SUV, when you need to protect your upholstery from the damage your dog may do. It can be used in your car or in the home as a protective cover for chairs and sofas or anywhere that a protective cover is needed.
Dog Seat Belt
 The item is a simple and practical pet safety belt leash, which is made of durable nylon and metal materials, and the ideal way to keep your pet dog safe and restrained in the car whilst travelling. The restraint could also double up as an emergency dog lead. With adjustable design and easy to use, it is really a wonderful safety seat belt for all dog breeds. It is an adjustable dog seat belt restraint and a must have safety item, to allow your pet to travel securely and safely in the back seat of the car or truck. Used in conjunction with a dog harness system, it allows the dog to be buckled in to an existing seat belt. It still provides some range of motion for the dog that likes to pop its head out of the window while traveling. But in the event of a sudden emergency stop, it will lock in place, thereby preventing the dog from flying forward and possibly sustaining an injury. Leave one in the car or truck at all times.
Road Trip To The Beach.
The beach is one of the most dynamic environments for a puppy. The air is salty and moist. The sand is soft under their feet and warm, but also cool and wet by the water’s edge. The ocean is in constant motion. I have not had a puppy yet that has not loved the beach and the fun to be had at the ocean. But depending on your clime the beach can be very hot also so over the years I have always found that the following essential products really do help to keep the puppy safe, and protected both while in the ocean, and lounging on the sand. As a general rule in any case, I always set up as close to the water’s edge that I can get. This reduces the risk of burning the puppy’s delicate pads on the hot sand, and allows the pup to romp about on the cooler wetter sand at the oceans edge.
Pop Up Beach Tent.
 This beach tent pops up and folds down instantly, very convenient to use. It features mesh window for good ventilation, sand pockets for stability, extension floor for enlarged area. It is made from high quality oxford cloth and silver coated fabric to block the sun and rain. The included carry bag allows you to take it wherever you go, perfect choice for park, beach, camping, hiking, fishing, sporting events, and more Instant Automatic Pop-Up Beach Tent.
Waterproof Throw Blanket.
This micro-plush blanket will satisfy you and your pets with high quality. It measures 3 Feet long and 2.5 Feet wide, and is tear resistant and waterproof. Use it at the beach, at the park, in your yard. Also can be used in a cargo area of you SUV. Can also be used as a throw cover for a chair or seat that your dog has claimed as theirs. Great to use as a under blanket as a insulating layer between cold concrete or tile floors and your dogs bed.
Made of waterproof cloth that is easy to clean and keep fresh and hygienic. 
Best outdoor blanket choice for your pets.
Water.
2.2 L Outdoor Big Capacity Water Sports Bottle.
With a whopping 2.2 L or 4.6 US Pints capacity makes this easy to carry sports water bottle a must for your trips to the park, to the beach, road trips and camping. Always have fresh water on hand. Easy to store in your car or SUV, with its unique shape. BPA free so will keep the water safe and fresh to drink.
This item is manufactured especially for pet use. Two bowls are connected by a zipper for convenient use. It is ideal for holding pet food and water. Made from premium material, it is waterproof, non-toxic and durable. With a buckle attached to the bowls, it is convenient to carry. Ideal for travel, beach activities, park, camping, and long road trips. Also great to carry in a backpack.
Dog Life Jacket.
High visibility colors, with multiple reflective strips give this dog life jacket high visibility. With an easy-grab handles lifting the dog in and out of a pool, or onto a boat is a breeze. The preserver comes with quick release buckles for easy fitting. The jacket design features outstanding flotation.  Designed for a wide range of motion and top performance, this durable, rugged life jacket will stand up to frequent use and play in water. Great for the pool, the lake, the river, or while boating, will help keep your pet safe in the water. Not designed for rough water use.
Other useful items that I bring with me on a road trip to the beach for easy puppy care are some clean soft absorbent cotton towels for drying and wiping the dog down before getting back into the car. I also carry a human hair brush that I use to quickly comb through its coat to dislodge any sand.
Road Trip To The Lake.
The lake is one of those destinations that is made for summer fun. Unlike the beach, lakes can be placid or still, and the water can be warm at the surface. There can be plenty of natural shade from trees, and in general the overall dangers can be a lot less to deal with than at the ocean. I usually go to a lake that has restricted use. I do not like lakes that are water skiing meccas or magnets for party boats. I usually go to small family fishing lakes that attract less crowds. Even so I have found the following items to be necessary for the pup’s safe enjoyment of the water and surroundings.
  1. Life jacket or preserver.
  2. High visibility float toys.
  3. Throw blanket.
  4. Water and drinking bottle.
  5. Drying towels.
Road Trip To A River.
Rivers are great fun in the summer. The spring melt off is complete and the rivers that once were raging torrents of angry white foam have settled into a calmer meandering ease. I usually go to small rivers in the summer, and usually on the plains and well away from mountains. I find the water to be gentle and slow, and usually a safer option than in the mountain where the water can still be moving quickly. The grass around the river is high and lush and provides good protection and shade. And there is usually good timber growth that also provides excellent shade. Over the beach or the lake, a particular item that I carry is a fifty foot tie out leash.
That way as I am relaxing on a lounger, my puppy can still explore a fifty foot radius with ease without me having to worry about its safety. Other I also have,
  1. Life jacket
  2. Water and drinking bottles
  3. Clean absorbent cotton towels for drying.
  4. Coat brush.
  5. Throw blanket
  6. High visibility float toys.
One thing over the years that I do not bring as I have learned the hard way is dog food, dog treats, or kibble. I usually feed them well before leaving, and as I am only going on a day road trip, I also hydrate them well before leaving. I have found that if you snack them, or feed them while going, or returning from the trip, they easily regurgitate and throw up, as they are too excited about the whole thing. While at the destination, I will give them fresh water only.
Of course and without saying have a good quality harness and leash.
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