[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by bwynn

Hello all!

Tomorrow morning I am leaving my home on Georgia and traveling to Arkansas(this is where I attend college). What are some good traveling tips?

The trip to ga with my puppy was a nightmare. She laid in her crate and cried the whole way, about 1000 miles. What are some ways I can make this trip easier for her?

Also, since being at home for a month she has become attatched to my family and our other dogs. My dad says that she knows I'm her mama, but I feel somewhat guilty taking her back with me. I believe that she can sense we are about to leave so she has been whiny all day! Should I talk to my parents about her staying at home? I would hate for her to be lonely and depressed with just me.

Any guidance y'all have would help so much!

Tough decision. What do you think is best for the dog? Will you be able to spend time with her while at school, walk her daily, get her some playmates to visit with? I'd make that my guide. If she'd be locked up all day at school and then get little interaction while you study (or party!), it might be worth talking to your parents. But dogs can be a great stress reliever if you do have the time to spend with her.

As for the trip, consider getting an elevated carseat so she can see out the window if she wants. If she likes chewing, have some chew toys. I always bring Nutrical on trips with my dogs. If they get nervous and stop eating, it's a high-energy paste.

When I got Eddie, we took him on a long driving vacation. He whined at first but improved every day. Now he loves car rides.