I'm going on a trip and I'm going to bring...

Here are things that I found helpful when traveling with a dog:

• Collapsable Water Dish

• Camel pack with water

• Gallon of water each day (even if you don't use it all)

• Dog stake to stick in the ground to tie her up

• dog first aid kit

• cooling vest (for summer months)

• booties (for snow/ice)

• jacket (winter months)

• Waist Leash

• Fanny Pack

• 1 dish for food/water

• no more than 1 bag of dog food no matter how long your trip (you can always buy more while traveling)

• Always carry water and treats with you on hikes

• Dog bed that your dog feels comfortable in (this will make them feel like "home" when traveling).

• Harness with poop bags already in them

• Plug in cooler for the car/campsite

• Dog bones/toys (limit to a few of his/her favorites)

• Towel

• Tweezers and rubbing alcohol (in case you have to take out ticks)

• 15 ft cable leash (any more than that and he/she will be able to roam too far)

• 2 leashes (in case you lose one)

• Seatbelt for the car

• collapsable crate (if crate trained, prefers crate to a bed, or travel in car in the crate)

• Foldable mat for the ground if camping

Okay, I said bring the dog bed, I didn't say that they'd always SLEEP in the bed.