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Hi Everyone,
As our lab Bradley has now been travelling with us for the last 10 months, thought i'd share a few tips we have picked up along the way, which make life easier when you have your furry friend on board.
1) Use a couple of towels (matching with your interior if you please
) to lay on the sofas, as these can be easily washed and soak up any muddy footprints.
2) Get hold of a non slip water bowl which can be used by your dog whilst travelling along, without spilling or sliding about.
3) Display a 'large dog lives here' sticker in your window by your main door, not only will it warn the non dog lover you have a dog, but it's good to have as an extra safety measure.
4) Keep a 5 litre water carrier/bottle on board, which you can fill up especially for your dog, it will save on using water from your tank.
5) Remove all carpets! We now have a lino type floor, which when hoovered/wiped once daily, keeps your motorhome fresh and keeps the doggy hairs down!
6) Make sure you carry wellies and waterproofs, you can never trust the weather and it helps if you're wild camping in the middle of nowhere and the ground is boggy!
7) If your dog isn't a good traveller and tends to move about alot when you are driving, buy a harness or dog seat belt. We bought one for Bradley, however he always sleeps now as soon as the engine starts and is never a problem in this area.
8) Buy a washable, flat bed which can be brushed daily & in which all the dog hairs don't cling on to. We also keep a spare one in the garage, for when the usual one is in need of a wash.
9) Get hold of a carrier bag holder, hang by your door and fill with poo bags. Top up on supplies whenever you see dog toilet/poo bin signs displayed. :wink:
10) Buy a 'tether' lead, for when your dog wants to sit outside. These 'tethers' are great in that your dog doesn't get all twisted up in the lead, and they have alot of free movement to walk around, whilst being safe and secure.
Oh & keep in a supply of josticks & air freshener just incase your furry friend has wind! Small space - lots of smell if windy!!!!! :lol: :lol:
If anyone has any more tips - i'd love to hear them.
Thx
Julie
As our lab Bradley has now been travelling with us for the last 10 months, thought i'd share a few tips we have picked up along the way, which make life easier when you have your furry friend on board.
1) Use a couple of towels (matching with your interior if you please
2) Get hold of a non slip water bowl which can be used by your dog whilst travelling along, without spilling or sliding about.
3) Display a 'large dog lives here' sticker in your window by your main door, not only will it warn the non dog lover you have a dog, but it's good to have as an extra safety measure.
4) Keep a 5 litre water carrier/bottle on board, which you can fill up especially for your dog, it will save on using water from your tank.
5) Remove all carpets! We now have a lino type floor, which when hoovered/wiped once daily, keeps your motorhome fresh and keeps the doggy hairs down!
6) Make sure you carry wellies and waterproofs, you can never trust the weather and it helps if you're wild camping in the middle of nowhere and the ground is boggy!
7) If your dog isn't a good traveller and tends to move about alot when you are driving, buy a harness or dog seat belt. We bought one for Bradley, however he always sleeps now as soon as the engine starts and is never a problem in this area.
8) Buy a washable, flat bed which can be brushed daily & in which all the dog hairs don't cling on to. We also keep a spare one in the garage, for when the usual one is in need of a wash.
9) Get hold of a carrier bag holder, hang by your door and fill with poo bags. Top up on supplies whenever you see dog toilet/poo bin signs displayed. :wink:
10) Buy a 'tether' lead, for when your dog wants to sit outside. These 'tethers' are great in that your dog doesn't get all twisted up in the lead, and they have alot of free movement to walk around, whilst being safe and secure.
Oh & keep in a supply of josticks & air freshener just incase your furry friend has wind! Small space - lots of smell if windy!!!!! :lol: :lol:
If anyone has any more tips - i'd love to hear them.
Thx
Julie