Pets 5 Tips for an All-American Doggy Road Trip By Sondra Forsyth DOGGY ROAD TRIP TIP #1:┬á┬áTAKE A JOY RIDE Was your pup’s last ‘road trip’ a trip to the vet?┬á┬áIf so, chances are┬áhe┬╣s going to get nervous when he hears your keys jingling.┬á┬áBefore your┬átrip, take him on a short ride to the park to make the car a place where┬áfun things happen, too. DOGGY ROAD TRIP TIP #2:┬á┬áMAKE CRATE TIME ‘TREAT TIME’ Make your dog’s travel crate a safe and happy place.┬á┬áDo a “test crating”┬áand reward Fido with lots of his favorite treats, like those from┬áMilk-Bone or Milo’s Kitchen.┬áSoon, he’llbe drooling every time he┬ácrawls inside. DOGGY ROAD TRIP TIP #3:┬á┬áPAMPER YOUR PUP Turn your car into a doggie day spa!┬á┬áJust like humans, pups feel most┬ápeaceful in a calming environment, so give your dog a back rub and play┬ásoothing music while you’re driving down the road. DOGGY ROAD TRIP TIP #4:┬á┬áBRING ‘HOME’ WITH YOU Because dogs like familiarity, bring along their snuggly blankets and┬áfavorite toys.┬áOn arrival at your destination, set up your dog’s crate┬áand food bowls, stick to a normal feeding schedule, and keep your walking┬ároutine. DOGGY ROAD TRIP TIP #5:┬á┬áSPOIL THEM SILLY While on a trip, it’s even more important to reward your pup for goodbehavior. Treats build positive associations with new sights and sounds,┬áand also remind your furry family members that you love them and are┬áhaving fun! These tips are from Milkbone and MiloΓÇÖs Kitchen. For more details on tips like these, please visit┬áwww.miloskitchen.com.