Does your state require dogs be harnessed in the car? What type of dog restraint law does your state enforce?
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What to Do If Your Dog Hates Car Rides

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Dogs don’t always enjoy car rides—some dogs love traveling, while others approach road trips with trepidation. Your dog might hate car rides for several reasons, including anxiety or motion sickness—or he may simply sense your stress and react to it. A shaky-kneed, carsick dog can put a damper on your travels, but you can still take him on adventures if you work to overcome his backseat woes. You can train or condition your dog not to hate riding in the car…
Read MoreHow to Remove Dog Stains and Smells From Your Car

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There are three easy ways to remove dog stains and smells from your car, using supplies you probably already have in your home: baking soda, mild soap and water, or vinegar and water. Read on to learn how to keep a clean and sweet-smelling car, even with ‘dog’ as your constant copilot.
Read MoreHunting Dog Crates for Trucks: Safe Travels
By: Orvis Staff

Scott McEnaney, of Orvis Adventures, keeps his hunting dogs safe while traveling to and from the woods.
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You take every precaution to keep your gun dog safe in the field through extensive training and protective equipment. But sometimes less attention is paid to a dog’s safety on the road to an upland or waterfowl hunting excursion. Many people, hunters and non-hunters alike, have a false sense of security about riding in cars with dogs. They allow them to sit in the backseat without wearing dog harnesses, or walk loose in the truck bed instead of traveling in dog crates.
Read MoreMoving With a Dog: Tips and Tricks
By: Orvis Staff

The stress of modern life can be amplified when a dog’s world is upended by a move
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Moving is one of life’s top stressors and dogs are known stress reducers. Put the two together and it should be a wash, right? Unfortunately, no. Moving with a dog complicates relocating, and the . . .
Read MoreHow to Board a Dog
By: Sarah Hall Weaver

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While your pooch may be an experienced jet setter, traveling with dogs in tow is not always an option. Many pet owners must resort to boarding dogs due to restrictive vacation destinations, work-related travel, family emergencies, or major home renovations—occasions when it’s simply in the dog’s best interest to board elsewhere temporarily.
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