RV Plus Dog: 7 Things You Should Take With You

My dog now enjoys his occasional trips in an RV, but
it took us all awhile to work out our living arrangements.

Remember dogs love routines and the more you can
maintain his normal one; e.g., walks, bedtime and feeding at
usual times, the happier he's likely to be.

If you're going to be a full-time or almost full-time
RVer, it's easier to keep a second set of everything
important for your dog in your RV.

Based on our experiences, here are 7 doggy things that I never
leave home without.

1. Nature's Miracle.

This enzyme cleaner is great for the
potty accidents as it cleans up odors so your dog doesn't
use the scent to establish a new potty area.

The excitement and stress of new surroundings and travel is
enough to make almost any dog have the occasional accident.

2. Collapsible pen or crate.

You need some way to restrain your dog when you're outside,
such as barbecuing your dinner, and can't keep your eyes
on him. Never let a dog run lose in a campground. It's dangerous
for him and liable to get you kicked out of the campground.

I don't like tie outs because of the possibility that your dog could wrap his leash or chain around his neck. Other animals or
people could attack him. He needs to be safely contained or
under your control and sight at all times.

3. Pet first-ad kit.

Buy one or make up your own. Accidents happen suddenly.
You won't have all the things in your RV that you do in your
home so me sure to keep the most common first aid items
in an easy to reach kit.

4. Water from home.

Many dogs get upset stomachs from unfamiliar water.
This is especially important, for instance, if you have
a water softener at home but will have access on the
road only to rural or well water that may be
hard with all kinds of unfamiliar minerals.

5. Favorite toy or blanket

What is the one item your dog loves the most or
takes to bed with him every night.

6. Important papers.

Have copies of his health records such as rabies and
other vaccinations and any problems including a copy
of any prescription medicines. Have several pictures of
him in case he should get lost or stolen.

7. Dry shampoo.

He's going to get dirty but you may not want to bathe
him as you would at home. You may not have the room
or the available water may be unacceptable. A dry
shampoo from a pet supply store is a great convenience.

Have a great time!!!!