Traveling "Must Haves"

[oc_spirit]

Its a little over a week till my road trip with Ronan to Premier and I keep going through the packing list in my head to make sure I have everything thought out and ready. As summer time tends to be traveling time for many people I thought a thread on what is important to have along when traveling with your dog would be a good idea! So, what is your packing list for your dog when going away for a bit with him/her??

MY LIST SO FAR....

Registration/Ownership papers (CKC)
Rabies Certification and Vaccination Papers/Vet History Booklet
Tags
Collars (including an extra)
Leads (normal one, flexi lead and traffic lead)
Tie Out/long lead
Crates (on this trip he gets 2, one for the hotel room and one for the show grounds)
Water bucket that hangs on crate
Food/water bowls
Bottles of Water (for the road) - some frozen
Food (I plan on buying most of it when we get there but always good to have some on hand already)
Rags/Towels
Liquid Band-aid (great for quickly closing small cuts!)
Polysporin
Time passers, like a kong to stuff
Toys (specifically a couple that squeek for emergencies if he gets loose)

Ok I'm probably missing some key ones still but its late and thats a good start...What else??

 

[Renee750il]

Don't know what else . . . You've thought of more already than I ever take

 

[oc_spirit]

Don't know what else . . . You've thought of more already than I ever take

LOL! I'm so used to traveling for races where I need heaps of stuff like lines, harnesses, bowls for 8 dogs, etc etc Its weird to only be packing for one. On the flip side I wanna make sure Im prepared since its a 6hr drive over the border! Eek! I'll be bringing his harness and either my scooter or my bike for some "down time" too

 

[Renee750il]

Don't forget YOUR passport, lol!

 

[Hairy&Stumpy]

Camp shower for any cling-ons.

 

[wishbone]

That fully charged camera!

 

[MicksMom]

You've got everything I either keep in the vehicles or take when we travel. The only other thing I can think of is an extra ID tag for the spare collar. Oh yeah- you know those shrinky dink type tags that you write on and bake? I have one for just about every place we took Mick (my mother, hubby's parents, friends, sister, etc). I got them way before we had cell phones, but it sure helps up at my sisters where there is no cell reception. And, just to be on the safe side, I keep a copy of vacs certs, town license, neuter cert and Avid cert in the glove box of each vehicle as well as in our training bag.

 

[SpicyBulldog]

My mind is blank too

Treats
Benadryl
Grooming supplies
Poop bags
Baby wipes

 

[bubbatd]

A contact number on your dogs ! Especially if they aren't micro chipped .

 

[sprintime]

Ear, eye, drops for emergencies.
Something for diarhea in case something upsets his system maybe.
Recent pictures of your dog for identification in case (heaven forbid) he might get lost.

 

[sisco16]

if you dont mind me asking what is the Premier?

 

[oc_spirit]

Thanks for all the great ideas guys!!!!!!

Sisco, the UKC Premier is a huge UKC event that includes conformation, obedience, agility, weight pulling, sport dog (bitework-type stuff), dock diving, terrier races, and show dogs (as in a performance by dogs). I go every year and it is sooooo much fun!!! Last year and this year I handle Estrela Mountain Dogs in conformation and for the first time Ronan gets to come along too!

United Kennel Club: 2008 PREMIER Spectators

 

[sisco16]

that look like alot of fun we have some events like that around here but i mainly just go to watch. Ive always wanted to see the dock diving though that looks so awesome from tv and pictures.Thats only about 5 hours from me if i was a better driver i would so come to watch but i would probably get lost a million times lol.