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    Explore "dogholidays" with insightful episodes like "Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All #154" and "Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations #128" from podcasts like ""Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett" and "Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett"" and more!

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    Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All #154

    Car Vacations With Dogs: Tips To Make Holiday Road Trips Safe And Fun For All #154

    Visit us at shapedbydog.com 

     

    Do you take your dog on vacation or for road trips? It will help make your holiday great if you plan ahead and prepare your dog for car rides, consider safety for your trip, know where to take breaks along the way, and where to stay when travelling by car with your dog.

     

    In the episode you'll hear:

     

    • About planning so that your vacation is enjoyable for you and your dog.
    • Why to consider what your days will be filled with when you are away.
    • How to prepare your dog for your trip away.
    • About the car crates that are safe for travelling and the options of canine seat belts.
    • How playing games on your trip helps makes the experience fun for your dog.
    • That including ItsYerChoice in your games is important for your dog’s safety.
    • Why you really want your dog to pee and poop when on leash.
    • About enrichment for your dog when you are relaxing.
    • What to pack for your dog when travelling with them.
    • Where to stop with your dog along the way to your destination.
    • How to make your stops and stays safe, interesting, and comfortable for your dog.

     

    Road Trip Packing List:
    Download Susan’s Packing List as a PDF  

     

    Resources:

     

    1. Get Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/
    2. Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/
    3. Podcast Episode 75: Stop Motion Sickness: Helping Your Puppy or Dog Love the Car - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/75/
    4. Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/98/
    5. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/
    6. Recallers - https://recallers.com/
    7. YouTube Playlist: Training Games - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe
    8. Gunner Crates - https://gunner.com/
    9. Ruff Tough Kennels - https://rufflandkennels.com/
    10. Sleepypod Clickit Harnesses - https://sleepypod.com/
    11. Center for Pet Safety - https://www.centerforpetsafety.org/
    12. *Koolatron Kool Wheeler - https://geni.us/koolatron
    13. *Aluminet Reflective Mesh - https://geni.us/aluminet
    14. *Ryobi Fan - https://geni.us/ryobi-fan
    15. Sniff Spot - https://www.sniffspot.com/
    16. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VW4QahyOg5E 

     

    *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


    Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!

    Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations #128

    Reduce Stress For Dogs During Holiday Celebrations #128

    Visit us at shapedbydog.com 

     

    Holiday celebrations are a great time for all of us, but they can be very stressful for our dogs. There are many things you can do to help reduce the stress for your dog when you have visitors or are visiting someone else. We’re covering important tips that will keep your dog safe, children safe and help everyone experience happy holidays.

     

    In the episode you'll hear:

     

    • Why holidays can be overwhelming for dogs.
    • What you can do to prepare for the safety of your dog.
    • The reason your dog needs a safe space to relax.
    • How playing games will help your dog and are fun for everyone.
    • Why to make sure your dog exercises before you have guests.
    • About trigger stacking and keeping your dog under threshold.
    • How to prepare your guests for interaction with your dog.
    • Why people need to know how dogs say “no, thank you.”
    • About being the best advocate for your dog.
    • What to pack for your dog if you travel to celebrate.
    • How to set your dog up for success if you visit someone else.

     

    PDF Download:
    Click here for your coloring download for dog safety. - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/128

     

    Resources:

     

    • Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/
    • West Paw Toppl Treat Toys - https://www.westpaw.com/products/toppl-treat-toy
    • Kong Toys - https://www.kongcompany.com/
    • Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vzJmChfC85I


    Further Learning:
    • Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/
    • Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/4/
    • Podcast Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/22/

     

    Games to Play with Dogs:
    • Learn the ItsYerChoice Game - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/
    • YouTube Video: 5 Games for Puppies - https://youtu.be/Hxd1sVEQp2Y
    • Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/
    • Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/68/
    • Podcast Episode 18: 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/
    • YouTube Video: Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc
    • YouTube Video: Target Stick Training Part 1 - https://youtu.be/MzePo7RSQu4
    • YouTube Video: Target Stick Training Part 2 - https://youtu.be/TqsEEWCXze0