There are a number of reasons your dog might be anxious in the car. It could be that the car’s movement makes them nauseous, or that they only ride in the car when they’re going somewhere like the vet. Whatever the reason, car anxiety can be overcome with patience and, if motion sickness is the cause, help from your veterinarian.

Nobody Likes Feeling Sick

Let’s face it, nobody likes having an upset stomach. If your dog experiences motion sickness, that will need to be brought under control before any progress can be made. Puppies are particularly susceptible to car sickness because their inner ears and sense of balance are still developing. That means some dogs will outgrow motion sickness. For those that don’t sometimes it’s just a matter of limiting food intake prior to car rides. If that doesn’t work, there are anti-nausea drugs made specifically for dogs that your vet can prescribe. As always, never give you dog medication meant for humans unless approved by your vet.

Make Car Rides Fun

Once car sickness is no longer a factor, it may just be that your pup sees the car as a scary place. For dogs that aren’t used to riding in a car, the motion and vibrations can cause them to be afraid of traveling. The key is to help your dog form a positive association with the car before he even gets in.

Don’t drive anywhere just yet. First you need to practice getting in the car and his favorite treat will help him make progress.

Step by Step

Start by walking towards the car and reward your dog with a small, high-value treat for approaching. Repeat this until your dog is happy to approach the vehicle. Next approach the car, open the door, reward your pup and walk away. Repeat this step until your dog is able to stand comfortably next to the car with the door open.

Now begin to encourage him to investigate the car on his own. Place a high-value treat inside and speak to him in a happy tone while he explores. Start with the treats near the door and, as your dog becomes more bold, encourage them to put more of their body inside the vehicle to find the reward. Never force your dog into the car. Doing so will only strengthen the bad association he has with it.

Once your pup will comfortably enter the car, close the door for one second then open it and reward him. If he wants to get out, let him. Keep doing this until you can close the door for 30 seconds to one minute without your dog becoming anxious.

Now it’s time to have your dog to enter the car, then close the door and get in the front seat, rewarding him for calm behavior once you’re fully seated. If he’s able to stay calm, try starting the car, rewarding him and then turning off the car and allowing him to get out if he wants to.

For some dogs, using the physical pressure from restraints like dog car harnesses or a dog anxiety vest can help. Other dogs may prefer enclosed spaces like pet carriers or dog booster seats that can make them feel more secure when traveling.

Finally after he’s mastered being in your car with you and the engine running, it’s time to begin taking short trips. Drive very brief distances – a block or two – before stopping the car, rewarding your dog and allowing them to get out. Gradually increase the distances if your dog stays relaxed and before you know it your pup will be excited to go on road trips with you.

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Plan Ahead

Pack a bag of quick, easy-to-grab supplies for road trips such as extra poop bags, an extra leash, a small towel, vaccination records, any medication your dog needs, and of course, some treats. You will also want to plan pit stops in your travel schedule so your dog can stretch stretch his legs, relieve himself and maybe even play a little ball.

Pet Packing List

Food
Changing your dog’s food on the road could lead to a very upset digestive tract, ruining your plans for the day. If you can’t fit your pet’s food in your limited luggage space, call a few pet shops in your destination city to ensure they have it in stock. Even the big national chains may not carry your dog’s usual brand in a specific locale. It’s amazing how dog food brands can vary by region. And of course don’t forget the treats!

Collapsible Bowls
Bring at least two, one for water and one for food. These are great to keep in a bag while sightseeing, too. If your pet becomes thirsty or the weather gets warm, you’re prepared.

Poop Bags
Do you really want to be late to your hike or sightseeing because you need to run to the pet store? Just throw a few rolls in your backpack, suitcase, or pocket. If you’re doing a road trip, take along a separate roll to keep in the car.

An Extra Leash
Always an extra leash in every suitcase or vehicle.  It may seem strange at first, but it could come in handy many times over.  In the car, when you need to quickly grab a leash for a potty break, or after hiking together and your leash gets wet, or in case one leash gets accidentally packed or left behind in a hotel room. Who hasn’t experienced at least one of these situations?

Vaccination and Microchip Information
Print out a hard copy or two of these vital records, and also take a photo to keep on your phone in an emergency. You might need this for hotel or dog daycare or emergency vet visit. If your pet isn’t micro-chipped, make sure to do so before you leave.

Pack Extras
Flights get delayed, traffic happens, and storms disrupt the best laid plans. So, pack extras of everything your dog may need.

Travel Safety for Dogs

Practice beforehand for any situations your pet may encounter. For example if you will be using a harness or crate in the car for a road trip, do a few shorter practice runs so it’s something familiar and positive.

Make sure your pet is not only restrained in the car, but also traveling in a harness or crate tested by the Center for Pet Safety. This third party company does crash and safety testing for pet products. Many items made for pets are not only unsafe, but could cause more harm during an accident due to poor design.

Know Your Airline’s Pet Policies

If you plan to fly with your dog, be sure and check the rules before takeoff. Most airlines require pets to travel in airline approved carriers. Most of all, make sure you book your flight early, as all airlines do limit the number of pets on each flight.

Dogs on Trains

Did you know pets under 20 pounds can travel most Amtrak routes? All Aboard, Pets covers everything you need to know to make pet reservations for train travel.

Accommodations

If you are staying with relatives or friends, ask a head of time if your dog is welcome to join you on your visit. If staying at a hotel or holiday rental, understand what the term ‘pet-friendly’ means in the reservation or rental agreement. Sometimes it means your pet can be left unattended, but many times it means your pet can’t be in the room alone, which could seriously affect your plans if you aren’t prepared.

Hotel Stays

• Leave the TV on to give your pup some comforting background noise if you’re away from the room. This can also drown out stress-inducing city or neighboring-room noise.
• Always keep the Do Not Disturb sign on the door so that housekeeping doesn’t scare your dog or allow escape the room while you are out.
• Reserve a room away from the elevator or other high traffic areas. With less foot traffic outside the door your dog will be less likely to whine or bark at noises on the other side of the door.
• Set up a ‘safe space’ in the room, with blankets and a water bowl, and spend a little time getting your pup acclimated to the new space before your first pet-free foray away from the hotel.
• Book a dog walk or doggy daycare stay if you need to go somewhere without your dog, but can’t leave your dog in the hotel.

By planning ahead and following a few simple rules, you and your dog can make traveling together safe and fun.

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It is estimated that by 11 years of age, as many as half of all dogs have at least one clinical sign of cognitive dysfunction. By the time a dog is 15, the frequency rises to nearly 70%. Owners of geriatric dogs may witness their pup pacing, getting stuck in a corner, staring at the wall or just generally acting confused.

What is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and How is it Diagnosed?

The exact cause of CDS is not known though, just as in humans, changes in the aging brain are thought to be influenced at least in part by genetic factors. Because there is no definitive test, diagnosis can be difficult. A good veterinary exam is key.

Before arriving at a diagnosis of CDS, your vet will want to know exactly what you’ve observed, what in the dog’s environment may have changed and will give your dog a thorough exam to rule out physical causes for changes in your dog’s behavior. Diagnosing CDS is essentially a process of elimination.

Symptoms

• Pacing, anxiousness and disorientation
• Staring for long periods of time or getting stuck in corners
• Incontinence (though this more likely has a physical cause)
• Becomng withdrawn or irritable
• Changes in appetite
• Barking for no reason
• Forgetting prior training
• Changes in sleep cycle

Here is what CDS behaviors can look like:

Treatment

While there is no cure for CDS, there are things you can do to slow its progression and improve your dog’s quality of life. Depending on symptoms, your veterinarian may prescribe medication, behavioral therapy, supplements or a specially balanced diet. This is usually combined with creating a mentally stimulating home environment and a daily routine of exercise, play and training. Every dog is unique. The key to success is working closely with your veterinarian to tailor the best combination of treatments that work for your dog. With regular check-ups to monitor your dog’s condition, the golden years of his life can be happy and fulfilling for you both.

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While no toy is truly dog-proof and results may vary from dog to dog, these are some of the toughest toys we’ve come across.

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It’s Never Too Early to Train

In addition to socialization, it’s never too early to begin training other types of training with a puppy. Everything from shaping natural behaviors like elimination to better fit in a human world, to teaching a pup their name and foundational positions like sit and stay can begin right away.

Potty Training

For obvious reasons, this one is an essential and it all comes down to three simple steps.

• Celebrate and reward when your puppy potties in the correct location.
• If your pup goes in the wrong location and you see it happen, calmly interrupt them and immediately bring them to the correct location. If you do not actually see your dog have the accident, clean it up and hope to catch the next one. No amount of scolding will communicate what you did not like about their choice of toilet and all you you will be left with is a confused puppy. And NEVER hit your dog to dicipline them or for any reason.
• Supervision. The more accidents your puppy has that you don’t see happen, the more they learn that sometimes it’s okay to go in the house.

Guarding

Puppies have a natural inclination to protect the things they love including food, toys and friends.Taking objects away from your puppy when they are in the middle of enjoying them only teaches them to guard these objects, not to give them up. Instead, try redirecting your dog to another object in order to remove the first or trade them for something of high value.

Mouthing

Like human babies, puppies explore the world with their mouths, which means those razor sharp little teeth are never too far away. If your pup gets forceful with their nipping, let them know. Exclaim “ouch” and remove the body part they are chewing on for about 30 seconds. If that doesn’t calm them, after your next “ouch,” completely separate yourself from your pup for 30 seconds to see if they are willing to calm down.

Basic Obedience Training

Puppies can learn all of the basic cues that older dogs can including, down, how to shake paws and roll over. Start with the two foundational behaviors of “focus” and “sit.”

To Build Focus, Use Their Name

• Say your dog’s name in a happy tone of voice.
• When puppy turns towards you, say “Yes!” and reward them.
• With a little practice, your dog will learn not only their name but that when you call them, you require their attention.

Teaching "Sit"

• Begin by holding your hand flat with palm facing up. In the tips of your fingers hold a tiny treat right at your puppy’s nose.
• Slowly raise the hand above your puppy’s head. For their nose to follow the treat, it is most natural for them to lower their body into a sit.
• As soon as that butt hits the ground, say “Yes!” and release the treat.
  Try this five times then try the same thing with no treat in your hand (still rewarding afterward).

If you follow these simple basics you will be well on your way to having an obedient puppy.

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Dogs don’t need spices in order to stay healthy, and some spices are actually harmful to dogs. But certain spices do provide nutritional benefits for our pets, particularly pets with specific health conditions.

Here’s a list of spices that are safe and dangerous for your dog. Remember to always make gradual changes to your dog’s diet, and check with your veterinarian before you experiment.

Spices That Are Safe for Dogs to Eat

Basil

Basil is a fragrant herb that’s rich in antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. It can help diminish the painful effects of arthritis, elevate the mood, and provide a remedy for stress and anxiety.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and can help to counteract the effects of diabetes. Cinnamon also helps reduce the aflatoxins found in store-bought food. (Aflatoxins are fungi that grow on crown and other crops.) Cinnamon also helps improve bad breath. You might sprinkle a small amount (less than a teaspoon) of cinnamon on top of your dog’s food occasionally.

Ginger

Ginger root is another flavorful agent that contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It can provide a boost to the digestive system and soothe nausea, as well as improve circulation. Fresh ginger is quite strong, so you might use dried or ground ginger.

Parsley

Parsley contains healthy antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It helps improve organ function, flush toxins from the body, and improve bad breath. And it can be easily grown in most parts of the U.S.

Turmeric

Turmeric, which comes from a root (like ginger), provides a boost to the metabolism and helps accelerate weight loss. It provides benefits for cardiovascular, joint, and brain health. Turmeric can provide some relief from arthritis, and has been used to protect against cancer and anemia.

Spices That Are Dangerous for Dogs

Onion

Onion and onion powder can easily upset a dog’s stomach and cause diarrhea and vomiting. Onion contains a sulfoxides and disfulsides, which can damage red blood cells. Over time, this can lead to anemia.

Garlic

There are differing opinions about garlic, and some owners use it to help ward off fleas on their dogs. But garlic can be toxic for some pets, so it’s better to avoid garlic altogether, or proceed with great caution and absolutely discuss this idea with your veterinarian.

Salt

Although humans use salt in nearly everything we eat, this doesn’t translate well to our dogs’ diet. Salt will cause increased thirst and urination, which leads to dehydration. It can also cause vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea when ingested in larger quantities.

Cocoa Powder

Like chocolate, cocoa powder can cause serious problems for dogs. It contains a compound similar to caffeine, which is harmful to a dog’s nervous system. Cocoa powder can contribute to kidney trouble and heart problems, and should always be avoided.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg can cause severe stomach upset and agitation in the nervous system. A dog may become overly excited after eating nutmeg, and then become exhausted and drained. In some cases, nutmeg has led to death, so it’s considered highly dangerous.

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Palatability or boredom may be a factor, and some dogs are just picky. There can be a medical reason for your dog’s finickiness, so it’s important to have your veterinarian rule out any health problems. Once your dog gets a clean bill of health, your first attempted solution should be to enrich his meals with toppers.

Even good-quality kibble isn’t ideal for a dog all on its own. It’s important to remember that kibble lacks moisture, and if you don’t mix it with soft food or some liquid, some animals may turn up their noses at it. Other dogs need variety. And senior dogs often start becoming fussier about their food.

Topper Ideas for Your Dog’s Kibble

Goat’s Milk

It contains healthy vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, proteins, and fatty acids. Most dogs can digest goat’s milk in 20 minutes.

Fruits and Veggies

Things like like apples, carrots, and green beans can be roasted, dehydrated, pureed, or cut up raw. Avoid onion, grapes, and garlic. Read more about healthy choices for dogs.

Bone Broth

This is an excellent, nutritious food to improve the immune system. It’s known to benefit dogs with chronic skin allergies and those that have arthritis.

Pumpkin

Unsweetened canned pumpkin is great for calming upset stomachs and is rich in fiber.

Yogurt

With active bacteria can act as a probiotic, yogurt is good for your dog’s digestive system..

Raw Meat

Freeze-dried raw meats offer your dog a nutritional boost.

Pre-packaged Meal Toppers and Mix-ins

If homemade isn’t your thing, there are many pre-made options for kibble toppers and mixers. Most of these are not cheap given the quality of their ingredients. The good news? A little goes a long way, which helps justify the price point.

• DogNog is a well-reviewed goat’s milk-based topper. Simply add water and mix in.
• Stella and Chewy’s makes highly-regarded raw meal toppers. Many freeze-dried raw dog treats can be crumbled into kibble, as well.
• Honest Kitchen makes an easy powdered bone broth that offers the same nutritional benefits as homemade broths.
• Green Juju is a whole food supplement for dogs. The formula contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger, along with bison bone broth and coconut oil for digestive and joint health.

Other Solutions for Picky Eaters

• Adding kibble to puzzle toys is a great way to make mealtime more exciting. This might be an actual puzzle feeder dish or a toy like a KONG. Feeding meals in a puzzle toy was a go-to when our dog Walter was a puppy. He still eats one meal a day from some sort of interactive toy.
• Sticking to a schedule helps your dog understand there’s a finite time to eat and that food is not available all day.
• Drinking more water can help kibble-avoidant dogs. I like to keep extra bowls of water out. Investing in a pet fountain may encourage hydration, as well.

The best advice is to be patient. There are many different ways to encourage your dog to eat their kibble. After ruling out any medical issues, a simple topper like pumpkin or bone broth might just turn picky eating around.

If the behavior continues, however, it might mean your dog simply doesn’t like dry food. Talk to your veterinarian about switching diets altogether to wet food or to a fresh food-based diet.

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To help your dog, it is key to understand the difference between a food intolerance and a true food allergy. For most dogs, skin and gastrointestinal problems are not usually the result of a food allergy, but rather due to environmental factors like pollen or sensitivity to certain foods. But there are some dogs that are truly allergic to certain foods.

What is a Food Allergy?

A food allergy occurs when a dog’s immune system mistakenly identifies a particular food ingredient as harmful. Their body then creates defensive antibodies to fight the invading enemy (the food).

An allergy is an immunological reaction to a food component, usually to a protien. Symptoms commonly include itchy skin, ear infections, vomiting and diarrhea.

Dogs can become allergic to certain foods if they have the genetic predisposition to develop food allergies. Surprisingly, the most common allergens are not grains, but rather meats. Dogs are most commonly allergic to the following foods – from most to least common: beef, dairy, wheat, egg, chicken, lamb/mutton, soy, pork, rabbit, and fish. Rabbit and fish are by far less common than all the others.

The Most Common Food Allergies

Beef

Feeding a single food for years increases the potential for your dog to develop an intolerance or allergy to one or more ingredients. Beef is one of the most common ingredients in a lot of pet foods, which may be a reason it’s number one. I feed our three dogs a raw diet and we rotate meats every week. I do this partly to ensure we decrease the risk of developing a food allergy.

Dairy

Some dogs have problems digesting lactose. This is an intolerance, rather than an actual allergy. Lactose intolerance leads to gas, diarrhea or vomiting. What’s tricky is that so can a true dairy allergy, so it’s hard to know which a dog suffers from. One important distinction: a dairy allergy may manifest as skin itchiness or related symptoms, whereas lactose intolerance is always about digestion.

Wheat

There are many misconceptions regarding carbohydrate-containing foods for dogs, especially grains. It’s much more common for dogs to have allergies to meat than grains, for instance. However, some dogs do have an allergic reaction to wheat. Check with your vet or pet nutritionist about grains, as every animal should be treated as an individual.

Eggs

An egg allergy means that your dog’s immune system overreacts to the proteins present in the egg yolk. Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to avoid eggs. Just be sure to double-check food labels.

Chicken

The same rules apply here as they do for beef and lamb! Just because it’s plain old chicken doesn’t mean your dog can’t be allergic to this common protein.

Lamb

Many commercial dog foods were made with chicken or beef, so lamb was considered a good option for dogs that experienced allergies while eating a “regular” food. However, it’s also a possible cause of allergy. If your dog is allergic to lamb and rice, you could try venison and sweet potato.

Soy

Some studies have shown that eating soy can cause various health issues beyond allergy, including reproductive and growth problems, thyroid, and liver disease. Dr. Karen Becker, for Healthy Pets, is very concerned about soy. “The health risks associated with soy products far outweigh any potential benefit,” she writes.

Breeds Prone to Food Allergies

• Boxer
• Cocker Spaniel
• Collie
• Dachshund
• Dalmatian
• German Shepherd
• Lhasa Apso
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Retriever
• Shar-Pei
• Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
• Springer Spaniel
• West Highland White Terrier

How to Help Your Dog

If you’re concerned that your dog may have a potential food allergy, it is important to work closely with your veterinarian. Determining the casue of a food allergy often entails a long process of elimination and trial and error with several limmited ingredient dog foods. The number of ingredients your dog is exposed to is reduced to the shortest list possible. Gradually, ingredients are re-introduced to determine what’s causing the problem. It requires patience and persistence, but if you stick to it and follow your veterinarian’s guidlines, your dog will thank you for it.

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How Dogs Understand Humans

Dogs learn words through a combination of deductive reasoning and positive reinforcement, but it’s unclear if dogs are able to conceive of themselves as an entity with a name. Current scientific thought is mixed.

In other words, when you say, “Good morning, Rex,” to your dog, he isn’t thinking, “There’s Mom saying hello to me, Rex!”

He might simply be thinking, “There’s Mom. She’s making that sound that usually means something good is about to happen. I predict breakfast!”

Dogs, of course, also read context and body language. When many dog owners grab the leash, it doesn’t matter what they say. The dog expects to go out.

Dogs certainly think of themselves and how they fit into their world in certain ways: “More food for me!” Or, “This pee smells like mine!” Or, “That dog is not me.” But the extent to which dogs understand the concept of self, it’s hard to say.

There are definite ways to help your dog understand when you’re talking to him, and to ensure that he responds to you when you need him to.

Choose a Dog Name With Dog Hearing in Mind

If it’s not too late, you should choose a name for your dog that’s short (one or two syllables) and distinct in terms of its sound. You want a name with hard consonants, like Max or Molly. Softer names with lots of vowels, like Oodles, will stand out less, and long names are more likely to sound muddled and confusing to a dog’s ears.

How to Teach Your Dog His Name

1. Begin with short, five-minute training sessions. Bring your puppy close and keep him on a leash so he can’t run off and have plenty of treats handy.
2. Begin by saying your dog’s name, make eye contact, then say, “Yes!” and give him a treat.
3. Do this several times, then include a few sentences your dog definitely will not understand.
4. Then add in his name again – try to say it always in the same friendly tone – and when he makes eye contact, say, “Yes!” and give him a treat.
5. Repeat several times over a period of several minutes.

Increase the Distance and Continue Training

Continue with the same sort of training described above, but increase the distance between you and your dog.

Keep your dog on his leash, but let him roam around and become distracted. Say his name in an upbeat way, using the same positive tone. When he looks to you, say, “Yes!” and let him come to you for a treat.

With repeated practice, your dog will learn to stop what he’s doing and look to you for direction or positive reinforcement when you call his name.

More Tips

• Say your dog’s name in the same way (tonally, melodically) each time.
• Offer positive reinforcement when your dog responds to his name. You can say “yes” or “good dog,” or offer affection or a treat.
• Don’t use your dog’s name when you don’t want him to respond. Otherwise, your dog will hear his name but learn that perhaps nothing is about to happen. This will create confusion, should he respond or not?
• Don’t use your dog’s name for punishment or when you’re frustrated with the dog. You want your dog to associate his name with positive things.

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Get an Animal Alert Sticker

Be ready for any emergency with a free Animal Animal alert sticker from the ASPCA. The sticker lets firefighters and other emergency personnel know what kind and how many animals live in your home and need rescue. Once you have a sticker, if you leave your home during a disaster, write “Evacuated” across it so rescue teams know the home is empty.

Make a Checklist

Your checklist should include:

1. Ways to identify and find your dog, in case you get separated.
2. Places your dog can stay, in case you can’t take your dog with you.
3. Your dog’s packing list.

Identification for You and Your Dog

If you and your pup are separated in an emergency, here’s what you can do to keep them safe and aid a speedy reunion:

• Keep current ID tags and license on your dog at all times.
• Ensure their microchip info is up to date (ask your vet to scan your dog for you).
• Keep a current photo of your dog to pass around if you get separated.
• Keep a photo of you with your dog in case you need to be identified as the owner.
• Make a copy of important documents and medical records for your dog and seal them in a waterproof pouch or ziploc bag. Keep a copy with you and add a copy to your dog’s go bag in case you need to shelter separately.

Places Your Dog Can Go

If you can’t take your dog with you, make a list of places in your area where your dog will be safe and welcome. Whether it be friends, family, your dog sitter or dog friendly hotels, keep in mind may not be the same places that’ll shelter you and your family. For example, Red Cross only accepts service animals at its emergency shelters.

Once it’s time to go, these tips will help ensure you all get out safely:

• If you must evacuate, get out early. If you wait to be rescued, you most likely won’t be able to bring your animals, and the emergency situation may make your dog extremely upset and difficult to catch or crate.
• If you’re sheltering at home, choose a protected, safe room and keep your emergency gear there.

Your Dog’s Packing List

You should be able to pack almost all of what your dog needs ahead of time. That way you’ll be able to leave quickly and have everything you need. Your dog’s bag should be easy for you or your dog to carry.

• Spare collar/harness and leash
• A copy of  health records and vaccinations with your vet’s contact info
• Folding crate or carrier for smaller dogs
• Packable bed or blanket (think camping-style, like this)
• Enough food and water for a week
• Collapsible bowls
• Spare medication and flea treatment of choice (you may shelter with other dogs)
• Calming items that you know your dog responds to
• A pet first aid kit (available commercially or put together your own)
• Rope or paracord, carabiners, or screw tether for an emergency zipline for your dog to exercise without a fenced in area or use as an emergency leash or collar for other dogs you may encounter

The ASPCA website has more helpful tips on what to do to prepare for an emergency and make sure your dog comes through safe and sound.

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