Tips for RV Traveling with Pets

One of the pleasures of RV travel is taking your pets on the road with you. Weekend trips and summer vacations can be tough on pets — and expensive for owners — if Fido and Fluffy have to be kenneled. RVing allows pet owners to keep the family together and bring their pets with them. RVing with pets is a pleasure but does require that pet owners do some advance planning and prepare their pets to be good RVers. If you plan to RV with your pet this summer, follow these tips from experienced RV owners:

1. Keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date and carry a copy of all vet records with you. This is critically important if your travels will take you across country borders. You may have trouble getting your pet back into the U.S. if you can’t provide appropriate documentation. Check the U.S. Customs website and customs departments of countries you’ll be traveling to.

2. For your peace of mind and your pet’s safety, have your pets microchipped before you leave home.

3. Before you start traveling, you and your pet should brush up on obedience training. A well-mannered pet will be welcome at sometimes crowded campsites and on walking paths frequented by other tourists.

4. When outside your RV, your pet will need to be leashed for his safety and the safety of others. Invest in a good leash that allows you to quickly and easily control your pet, and always carry a spare leash.

To be continued