Homemade Dog Treat Recipe - Applesauce Cookies

Here is another easy to make dog treat recipe, just in time for the holidays!

The Applesauce Cookies aren't just yummy, but also healthy!

A short note about ingredients:
Make sure you use unsweetened applesauce and regular peanut butter. NEVER use "lite" or "sugar-free" peanut butter for your dog treats, as they contain artifical sweeteners that are toxic to dogs.
If your dog has a wheat sensitivity, use brown rice flour instead of wheat flour.

Ingredients:

2 cups of oats

1 cup of whole wheat flour

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup of organic unsweetened applesauce

¼ cup coconut oil

1 teaspoon of baking powder

 Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. 

Melt the coconut oil before adding it to the mixture.

Knead dough until smooth. Add additional applesauce if the

 dough  is too dry, or add additional flour if the dough is too

 soft.

 

Roll dough to ¼ inch on floured surface, use cookie cutters to

 make  shaped cookies, or make small dough balls.

Arrange cookies on lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned.

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Let the treats cool off completely, before you feed them!

Remember homemade treats don't have any preservatives in them. You can store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

I hope you enjoy baking for your four-legged friends. Comment below if you like the post and let me know how your cookies turned out.

Until next time: Keep Your Paws on the Road!

Bee Walker

 

2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Dog Lovers

Here are the best holiday gifts for people who love pets and the best holiday gifts for pets. Every single one of these items is on my wish list!

Check them out and let me know: Which one is your favorite and what’s on YOUR wishlist this year? You never know, Santa might be reading the comments!

Disclaimer: This blog contains affiliate links. What does that mean? If you click on any of the items below and make a purchase, you won’t pay a cent more, but this blog earns a small commission to help keep the lights on. Thank you for your continued support!

 1. Gifts for Dog Lovers

 

 

Super cute Yoga Pants with doggie prints - Our book about traveling with dogs - Eddie Bauer sheets.

Keepsake Dog Print Frame - Diamond Paw Necklace - Dog Selfie Blanket


I will share my best gifts for your pets Holiday guide next week.

Thank you for stopping by, and keep your paws on the road!

Bee Walker

Homemade Dog Treats: Cheesy Spinach Cookies

So with the long holiday weekend coming up, I figure I will share one more dog treat recipe. This one is super easy to make, you will likely have all the ingredients in your home already.

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Ingredients:

1 cup frozen spinach

1 cup oat meal

1 cup mozzarella cheese

1 cup of whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon coconut oil

water as needed

 

Directions:

Thaw out spinach.

Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C)

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add the water slowly, as needed, to create a sticky dough

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With about a tablespoon of dough, make dough balls. You can make smaller cookies for small dogs or larger treats for bigger dogs. I make mine different sizes, since I have 3 different size dogs.

Arrange treats on greased cookie sheet.

 

Bake for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned.

Let treats cool completely, before you feed them!

Store in airtight container for 1 week or freeze.


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These are so yummy, I ate some of them myself before they cool of completely. The above amounts makes about 12 cookies. 

I hope you enjoy baking for your dogs! Stop by for more pawlishes recipes soon.

Until next time: Keep Your Paws on the Road.

Bee

Pawlishes Thanksgiving Chew Stuffers for Your Dog

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I share one of my favorite dog treat recipes with you. This is a quick and easy way to make a chew toy or already eaten soup bone a more interesting chew toy. I call mine twice nice bones, since I use the eaten out marrow bones.

 

Once your dogs have chewed up and eaten out the marrow bones, you can fill them again and again with this easy to make stuffing. If you don't use soup bones for your dog, you can use the stuffing in any dog approved chew toy, like a Kong.

Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas (or a jar of organic banana baby food)

1/2 cup peanut butter



Preparations:

Peel and mash bananas (or use baby food). Mix with peanut butter until smooth.
Stuff mixture into hollow bones or other chew stuffer toys.
Freeze overnight.
Serve frozen treats.

 

 

For more homemade dog treat recipes, check out my previous posts:

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3-favorite-homemade-dog-treat-recipes

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Thank you for stopping by, if you like the post, please leave comment below.

Until Next time: Keep Your Paws on the Road

Should you dress up your dog for Halloween?

This is my favorite time of year! Fall colors, cooler temperatures and lots of outdoor festivities. So while we are enjoying the Fall fests and Halloween trick or treat opportunities, let's take a look at the pros and cons of taking your dog to a costume party.

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 1. Your dog loves outdoor adventure

Taking your dog to go with you on Halloween is a great way to socialize your pet and allows him to get used to a lot of busy places, noises and smells.
Most dogs enjoy being outdoors and love to go on outings with the family. Taking your dog will give you an opportunity to introduce him to activities with lots of people.
On the other hand, Halloween can be a scary time of year, if your dog isn't used to seeing all the decorations around the neighborhood. The large blow-up decorations can be challenging for many dogs. Also, people in costumes can be distracting and scary for timid dogs. Make sure you watch your dog's body language and keep him at a safe distance of young children. The costumes can trigger a reactive barking or lunge even for the most social animal.

2. Should you dress your dog for the occasion?

It's fun to dress up your dog, and there are certainly a lot of cute doggie costumes to choose from. Before you spend a lot of money online to get your dog a great costume, you may want to be sure she is comfortable wearing it. Find an old t-shirt and put it on your dog. See how she reacts. Not every dog likes wearing stuff on their bodies, so if your dog is new to dressing up, I highly suggest you practice with somethings around the house. Start gradually and make sure it is a fun experience for both of you! If she doesn't like to wear a costume, you can get her a nice Halloween collar or leash.

3. Play it safe!

Whether you're out in the neighborhood trick or treating or at the door giving out candy, all the scary costumes can stress out the calmest dog. Be sure to pay close attention to your animal. A frightened dog can turn into a fear biter! Always control the situation by having your dog on-leash and at a safe distance to strangers.

The most important aspect of any activity with your dog is to be sure he is safe and comfortable.
I personally do not dress up our dogs, but I am excited about taking them out with me. I hope the information in this post is helpful. I would love to see your dog out on Halloween. Please post some pictures below!

Happy Halloween!

Happy National Dog Day 2017!

Today is National Dog Day - are you celebrating with your pet?

August 26, 2017 - what are your plans for making this a special day for your dog? Looking for things to do with your pet? Here are some ideas for making it the perfect celebration.

1. Get him a special treat

Dogs love treats. You can even let your dog pick out his own. Take Fido to the local pet store and see which treats he gravitates to. It's a good idea to try out different types of chew toys or chew foods for your dog. But don't let him touch all the food items in the shelves, once he had it in his mouth, you may have to buy it.

2. Make your own dog biscuit

Try out a new recipe for homemade dog treats. They are easy to make and you can be sure it has the best ingredients. You can make dog biscuits, dog ice cream, or even bake him a muffin. There are a lot of fun ways to make your own dog treats. See our previous blogs for some recipe ideas here.

3. Take him to the dog park or dog beach

Most dogs love to play with other dogs. Find a local dog park and let your Fido interact with some of his friends.   Be sure your dog is up to date on all his vaccinations before you take him to such a public place. Our dogs love off leash parks and beaches.

4. Go for a walk or hike

If off-leash parks are not his thing, take your dog for a long walk or a hike. The most wonderful thing for any dog is to be with his owner. So whether it is National Dog Day, or any other day, enjoy time with your loving pet!

Just in Time for the Busiest Travel Days of the Year, Comes a Book that Changes Traveling with Dogs!

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Just in time for the busiest travel days of the year, comes a book that changes traveling with dogs!

More and more Americans take their dogs with them on vacation each year. Hotels, Resorts, and Vacation Rentals offer dog-friendly accommodations, and there are many books, online websites, and apps that help the dog loving traveler with finding the perfect place to stay. But how do you train your dog to be a well-behaved dog that is comfortable with all the excitement of travel?

Phoenix, Arizona – August 15, 2017 – “Keep Your Paws on the Road” is a new book written by Master Dog Trainer Jim Walker and his wife Birgit Walker. Both share the love of traveling with their pets. They have combined their expertise in dog training with their experience in traveling with dogs.
The book offers dog training exercises that teach behavior any well-mannered dog should know when traveling. From proper restaurant behavior to respecting open doorways, the exercises are sure to turn the reader and their pet into trusted traveling companions. Each chapter covers a new aspect of traveling and the information is sure to help any dog owner prepare their dog-friendly adventures.
“As we travel across the country, I often notice other dog owners struggling with their dogs”, Jim Walker explains, “from this came the idea of writing a book that would make traveling with dogs easier. It has been my experience with training dogs, that owners enjoy taking their dogs more places if the dogs are well behaved.”
The official release is scheduled for November 2017 through Amazon and other distributors, but the book is already available for pre-sale on the authors’ website at ModernCanineServices.com.

About the Jim and Birgit Walker
Jim and Birgit have been traveling with their dogs for over 20 years. Outside of traveling, Jim has trained dogs in Arizona, California, and Hawaii. They now offer dog training services through their company Modern Canine Services in Phoenix, Arizona. Birgit also authors a blog and newsletter and offers a lively Facebook group that shares dog travel adventures.


For more information about KEEP YOUR PAWS ON THE ROAD, please visit ModernCanineServices/books or contact BIRGIT WALKER at (602) 688-4060. You can also email the publisher under ChewOnThisBooks@gmail.com
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Crate Training 101: 5 Easy Steps to Make Your Dog Comfortable in the Crate or Pet Carrier

We highly recommend crate training for our customers. It can be very helpful during housebreaking, is needed when you want to transport your dog via airplane or train, and can be very useful for transporting your pet in the car. Another aspect of crate training is training a small dog to be comfortable in a pet carrier. In this blog post, we cover 5 easy steps to follow in the training process, so your dog learns to associate the crate, or the pet carrier with a comfortable place to be.

Training your dog to see the crate, or the carrier as a safe and comfortable place is very important. Follow the 5 easy exercises below, and your dog will learn to love the crate (carrier).

1. Start out on the Right Paw

As with any training, make sure you set up a nurturing and supportive training environment. When you first introduce the crate, or the pet carrier, just allow the dog to explore it on his own terms. To do so, set up the carrier or crate inside your home, close to the area your dog normally sleeps. Put a used dog bed or blanket inside. Don't use a new one, because you want your dog's familiar smell inside the crate/carrier.
You can place a few of your dog's favorite treats near and inside the crate/carrier and allow the dog to sniff around it for the rest of the day.
Please do not lock your dog inside the crate or carrier right away. Leave the door open, so the dog can enter and exit on his own terms.

2. Make it a Game

The next day, play a fun game with your dog by tossing her favorite toy inside the crate or carrier. If the dog is still hesitant to go inside the crate/carrier, place the toy just inside the entrance, so the dog only has to reach in. As she gets more comfortable, you can place the toy (or treat) further toward the inside of the crate/carrier until the dog is comfortable going in and out of the crate/carrier.
Use a command, like "kennel" every time you toss the toy or treat inside the carrier/crate. This will teach your dog to go into the crate/carrier on command. Don't push or physically drag your dog into the crate/carrier. Allow the dog to go in on her own terms.
Ensure the crate is not making a lot of noise. It is helpful to place it on a carpeted area, and for real timid dogs, take the door off completely in the first few stages of crate training.

3. Food makes the heart go fonder

After your dog is comfortable to walk in and out of the crate, start to feed him inside for several days in a row. Put his food in the far back of the crate/carrier. If you feed dry food, you can even put the food into the carrier or crate without a bowl. Don't place any water inside, it usually just makes a mess.

4. Positive association

Please be sure to start your crate/carrier training early on. Give your pet several weeks before you actually travel with him in the crate/carrier. Now that he has eaten his meals inside the crate, you can start putting the door back on, and teach him to stay inside the crate/carrier for a few minutes at a time.
Say the command, and toss a treat inside the crate/carrier. Gently close the door when he is inside. Wait for a few moments, then let him come back out.

5. Consistency over time teaches 

Start using the crate overnight, or when you leave the home for short periods of time. If you are training a dog to love the pet carrier, start taking your dog with you on short trips. Have her spend some time in the carrier while you carry it around. Remember, your dog will have to stay in the carrier for longer, if you will travel with her. Condition her to stay quiet and calm.

I hope the information provided is helpful to you or someone you know. Please share the post to your Facebook feed, and comment below on your experience with the pet carrier or crate.

Until next time: Keep Your Paws on the Road!

Bee

Simple Exercises to Help your Dog with Separation Anxiety

You leave your house and your dog is barking up a storm and won’t stop all day. You come home after work and your dog has destroyed the blinds on your living room windows. You put your dog in his crate and he digs at the gate, trying to get out. These are some canine behaviors signaling your dog may suffer from Separation Anxiety.

Before you label your dog as having Separation Anxiety, make sure that the behavior only occurs when the dog is left alone. For example, if you have a dog that is destructive while you are at work, does he also tend to chew your valued belongings when you are at home?

Provide physical exercise:

One of the reasons why dogs are anxious when being left alone, is a lack of exercise. When you have a dog with behavior issues, such as constant barking or destructive behavior, the first step to eliminate the unwanted behavior is to provide physical exercise for the dog. A good 30 to 45 minute walk, just before the dog is to be left alone, is the best way to provide such exercise. The walk, on-leash, actually provides more stimulus and drains more energy, than a similar off-leash exercise.

When you walk your dog, ensure you require him to behave on the leash. Don’t allow the dog to walk you. You should expect your dog to walk on a loose leash, preferably next to you, not in front of you.

For exercises on proper leash training, see our previous blog: “Stop Your Dog from Pulling on the Leash”, or view our YouTube Video: “How to get your excited dog to behave on leash

Review your arrival and departure ritual:

Another reason  why a dog might display anxious behavior when the owners are not present, is that the dog has become accustomed to high level of excited energy at the owner's departure and arrival. Dogs learn over time, so if you and other family members always make a big deal out of leaving and arriving to the home, the dog has been conditioned to associate the happy, excited energy with these times. He is using the barking or destructive behavior to recreate this level of excitement when he is left by himself.

Teach your dog to be in a more calm and balanced energy, by not speaking to him when you first arrive after being gone. In fact, if the dog is very excited, it is best to not touch or pay any attention to him in the first few minutes. Simply come in and put your things away and ignore the dog, until he has calmed down.

Do the same as you leave him each day. Ask him to lay down and expect him to be calm. Don’t allow him to follow you to the door. Instead create a habit of him giving you space around the entryway of your house or apartment. To teach this, see our blog on teaching your dog not to bolt through doorways.

Provide a comfortable and nurturing environment:

We highly recommend that you crate your dog if he is displaying destructive behavior while you are away from home. Please be sure to introduce the dog to the crate slowly, and allow him to be comfortable being in the crate first before you leave him in the crate for long periods of time. The best way to introduce a dog to the crate is to remove the door and feed the dog inside the crate for several days. Put a comfy blanket or dog bed inside and let him sleep in the crate, without being locked in it.

Make being left home alone more fun by providing a special treat, like a bone or a chew toy, when you plan to be gone for a while. This will give your dog something to do, while you are away. Reserve this special treat for times when you are not at home, and take the treat away, when you are at home.

If your dog barks a lot in the home, when left alone, play some music or talk radio. This background noise helps to calm the anxious dog and can also drown out any outside noises, that may cause an anxious or excited dog to bark for attention.

Practice while you are at home:

Dog behavior modification takes time. You have to repeatedly condition the dog to the new and wanted way to behave. To do this, practice often, for short sessions, when you do not have to leave your pet.

Calmly set up the home as though you are leaving, put on the background music, give the special treat and leave the home as you usually would, but only for a very short time. When you come back, do not make a lot of fuzz over the dog, but rather be calm and ignore him. Take away the special treat and just go about your day.

Repeat the short exercise again, each time allowing the dog to be left behind. The dog will associate your leaving ritual with calmness and with the understanding that you always return shortly.

I hope the information provided will be helpful to you, or someone you know. Please share our blog on your Facebook feed, and please comment below.

Until next time: Keep Your Paws on the Road!

Bee Walker


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Can Fido fly? - Your Dog travels in the Cargo Hold

In my last blog, Travel by Airplane - Dogs that travel in the main cabin I discussed travel with your pet under 20 pounds, flying with you in the main cabin. In this blog, I want to continue providing information on Airline Travel with dogs. 

If your pet is large and weighs in access of 18 pounds, he will need to fly in a crate as cargo.

Every airline has different procedures for dealing with pets. All that allow pets in their cargo hold will require that you have a IATA (International Air Transport Association) approved hard case pet carrier. There are also strict guidelines on the size of kennel for each dog. To measure your dog and make sure you purchase the correct size crate for him, follow the guidelines on the airlines website. I have decided not to include a sizing guide here, as different airlines have different requirements on their sizing. 

Purchase the right Sky Kennel 

The best source of information about traveling with a particular airline is their own website. They will have a page specifically for their requirements. You can print out the page and check off each requirement to make sure you understand and have the requirements that they need. Please be sure to carefully review your airlines pet policy and ask as many questions as you need answered to be clear about their guidelines. Once you know what size of crate your dog will need, you can purchase it at a local store or online. Most Airlines will require that the kennel is secured by wing nuts and screws, so be sure not to buy a crate that uses snaps. Kennels with snaps might open during travel and you definitely do not want that.

You can go to our website to find our favorite products for travel at www.moderncanineservices.com. Make sure you purchase the Sky Kennel in advance and allow some time to get your dog familiar with it. We recommend you remove the door and feed your dog inside the crate for several days to make him comfortable. It is also a good idea to allow him to sleep in the crate for several nights prior to your travel.

Required labeling

You are required to have information labels attached to your pet's crate for his safety. Do a web search or call your local Pet or Feed store and ask if they have any CS-345 Labels or “Live Animals” stickers. Tell them they go on your dog’s Crate for Airline shipping.

Federal regulations require that each kennel be properly labeled with the words "LIVE ANIMAL" on the top and at least one side of the kennel in 1-inch (2.5 cm) letters. The kennel must also have orientation labels. Indicate the top with arrows or "This End Up" on at least two sides.

You will also want to have labels with your dog’s name and your contact information. Be sure to put your mobile number, not your home phone, on the crate and also an address of another emergency contact, in case you cannot be reached. 
In addition to the label, make sure your dog wears his collar with an ID tag. Double-check to verify that the number is your cell phone number and not your home number. It is also a very good idea to have your pet chipped.

During Flights

While cargo area is climate-controlled, temperatures can and do vary. Therefore airlines may deny pets traveling in the cargo hold during extreme cold or hot weather conditions. You don’t have to worry about air pressure. Every compartment of every plane is pressurized for safety. If your dog is particularly sensitive to temperature or has breathing issues, the cargo area may not be safe. Pets that are brachycephalic –those with short muzzles and flat, “snub noses,” such as boxers, pugs and bulldogs – are more susceptible to breathing problems, and may have a hard time adjusting to air pressure changes during flight. If you choose to fly with your snub-nosed pet, check with your airline, as some have banned brachycephalic pets completely from commercial flights. 

Other considerations

IMPORTANT: Do not feed your animal in the two hours prior to departure, as a full stomach can cause discomfort for a traveling pet.

The airline will want to see your vaccine records and any additional paperwork required for traveling outside of the US. Be aware that in some countries bringing Fido may include a quarantine for your dog. If your flight has layovers, you will want to find out how the pet will be taken care off at the staging area between flights. We highly recommend to find the flight with the least legs, so there are less chances of your dog getting left at a baggage area or not being put on the same flight as you are.

Upon arrival at your final destination, you will usually pick up your dog in the over-sized baggage area, but it is a good idea to check with your airline upon check-in to clarify this procedure.

Your dog Flies WITHOUT you.

Make sure you ask: “Will my pet be traveling on the same plane as I am?”

This might seem like a silly question however the flight that you are taking might not be equipped for live animals, therefore they might put you and your dog on different flights.

Don’t assume that when you travel with your dog, your dog must travel at the same time as you do. That might not be the case. Sometimes having your dog travel to your destination before you arrive might be a good option. You might take a multiple stop flight that would be too long for your dog. Or you might be in too much of a hurry to get to the airport and trying to get your dog situated.

You can put your dog by himself on a flight to your destination and have someone at the other end pick him up. A lot of times you can find a better flight for your dog then you can for your dog and people. If you do not have someone that can go to the airport and pick up your dog for you, there are companies that can pick up your dog for you.

One option is find a full-service boarding kennel at the location that you are flying to. Many offer an airport pickup service. For a fee, they will go to the airport and pick up your pet on your behalf and take your pet back to the boarding kennel until you get there. Now all you have to do is fly to your destination and go pick up your pet and start your vacation.

Another option is a local pet sitting service, many will offer transportation for dogs. Research online for Pet services and call around to find the right service to get your pet pick-up at the destination airport.

I hope this information is helpful to you or someone you know. Please share my blog posts on your Facebook feed, or other social sites.

Until next time: Keep Your Paws on the Road.

Bee Walker





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Dogs Travel by Airplane - Dogs that travel in the main cabin

Vacation time and travels are here and so I would like to offer a small excerpt from our book "Keep Your Paws on the Road".The book is soon to be published, and offers lots of valuable information on traveling with dogs.

 

Travel by Airplane - Dogs that travel in the main cabin

While every airline has different regulations, generally speaking, pets who weigh less than 20 pounds – pet carrier weight included – can travel in the cabin if the airline permits it. Your soft or hard case pet carrier must securely fit under the seat in front of you and is counted as one of your carry-ons. When you look to purchase your pet carrier, be sure to verify that it is airline approved, as there are lots of choices, but not all pet carriers meet the IATA requirement. You can go to our website and check out our recommended products in the travel essentials section. If your pet meets your airline’s criteria for traveling in the cabin, this is probably the best option for him.

Spending time in the pet carrier

Keep in mind that your dog must remain in the carrier for the entire flight. Your dog may whine or bark when confined in the carrier, especially when he can see you and is unsure why is his inside. We highly recommend that you get your dog used to the carrier weeks ahead of travel. You can use his bed and some toys and have him spend time in the crate while you watch TV or cook dinner. Use short periods of time to get him accustomed to the carrier.

After the initial crate training, make sure to have him spent time in it, while you carry him around. A good way to practice is to take him to restaurants or into stores with you. Practice with him staying in the crate for several hours at a time, since that will be the case during your flight time.

You can put a worn t-shirt in the bag with him, so he has your familiar smells with him to be comfortable.

Before you go on your flight, limit his food and fluid intake, so he will not need to go potty and won’t get motion-sick. You can talk to your veterinarian and see if the vet recommends a sedative for your dog to calm him during the travel time. If you have practiced being in the carrier prior to the flight, your dog should be fine.

Make sure you have his pet passport, and other documentation required. Have the dog collar with his ID tag on the dog and his leash handy, in case you want or need to take him out.

Security Checkpoint

After you have checked in for your flight, you and your dog will need to go through the airport security checkpoints.

You have two options to take your dog through the screening process. You can take him out of the carrier, and have the empty pet carrier go through the X-Ray belt, while you walk through the body scanner with your dog on-leash. Or leave your dog in the pet carrier and walk through the body scanner with him in it. If you leave him in the bag, TSA officials may ask to inspect the bag after you have been scanned.

To simplify the process, we recommend you have only few other carry-on items with you, so you have your hands free to handle the dog and the carrier.

In-flight

When you get to your seat on the aircraft, you can store the pet carrier under the seat right away, or keep the dog with the carrier on your lap until the flight attendants clear the cabin for take-off.

During the flight, you may want to interact with your dog. You can have the carrier on your lab during the flight, but your dog must remain contained in the carrier at all times. If you are tempted to open the carrier to give your dog a treat or pet him, do so carefully and only open the bag a little bit. You can give your dog a small ice cube, but again, don’t overdo it. The more you interact, the more likely he is wanting to come out. Just keep things calm and let Fido sleep in this carrier.

Connecting flights

If your flight is long and has several legs, you will have time in between your flights for Fido to come out of the crate in the airport area. If he has been confined for some time, the first order of business will be to give him an opportunity to relieve himself. Many airports have dog walking areas. However, going to the dog area usually requires for you to leave the secure gate area and to go back through security later. This may not be feasible if you have only little time between connections.

We find it is very beneficial to piddle pad train your dog, when you travel by airplane, since it allows you to stay within the secured area with your dog. 

We hope you enjoyed this excerpt from our book. Check back for more information on traveling with your pets.

Thank you,
Bee

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