Traveling across the country with a 7 month old Spaniel

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   Bobbi "Rebel" Vposted 11 months ago

   My puppy loves to ride in the car, but in about 10 weeks we will be traveling across the country to start a new life.
   
   Has anyone ever done this before? Any ideas on how to stop him from eating the car.
   
   He is active and loves to swim, but I can't stop every twelve hours to let him swim or play golf.
   
   Help!

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   lrohnerposted 11 months ago

   It sounds like this was written just for you: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2 … cepts.html

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      Bobbi "Rebel" Vposted 11 months ago in reply to this

      Thank you. I am hoping that since my dog is constantly in the car with me and has toys in my car that the ride will feel like normal, Maybe I am living in a fantasy world, but I can keep my fingers crossed.

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   psycheskinnerposted 11 months ago

   In my experience a soft cooling bed can help, either electric or home made with icebags.  Dogs get itchy and unhappy if they get hot.  I would also suggest getting a harness or large crate so you can make sure he stays in the dog zone.

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      Bobbi "Rebel" Vposted 11 months ago in reply to this

      Thank you, if Apollo has his choice he will be up front and my husband will be in the back seat. lol.

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   Peter Hogganposted 5 months ago

   Welcome to the forum consentino.
   
   A car seat for a dog, that’s brilliant.

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