Baxter and Reggie on Vacation

Left to Right; Hailey, Baxter, Reggie, Marissa
hanging out in the motel after a day romping at the beach.

"The boys are SO glad to be home! They are back to their "normal" selves, eating and sleeping and romping! I really was glad they did so well in the car and at the hotels. Would recommend travel with them again... might just be the breed that does well, might be the dogs, don't know, but they made believers out of me as far as taking dogs on vacation! I had a lot of nay-sayers, thought we were out of our minds taking them; boy were they surprised too." By Karin

We here at Shade Tree Aussies always take at least 2 of the hairy kids with us when ever we are away from home for even one night. The size of the Toy or Mini Aussie makes them perfect travel companions. Give them lots of rides in the car or truck and you will soon have willing travelers. The are so naturally protective that I just feel safer with my little body guards along for the ride. There are many hotels and motels that allow pets these days.

Aussies are family committed companions. They don't do well away from their people. Please consider traveling with yours. You both will be very surprised at how easy it is.

Lucy goes to Grandma's...

Over the hill and through the woods to Grandma's house we go... you know the rest.

ARE WE THERE YET?

Your 4 legged kids get just as bored on long car rides as your 2 legged kids. Plan to have things with you that they like as well. Chew bones, favorite toys, etc.

Remember that those rest stops that have pet area's can be breeding grounds for all kinds of diseases. If your Toy or Mini Aussie is not used to long car rides this can be a stressful time for them as well. Stress will lower the immune system and make them more susceptible to diseases. Try to pick places that you don't think many people would take a dog out to potty. Check with your Vet to make sure your baby is current on vaccinations before you leave home.

Be a good dog owner and pick up after them when needed. If you forgot to take something to pick up with, those plastic food service gloves they use in the fast food places work really well. If you ask for one most places will gladly give one. The plastic shopping bags you get everywhere you go work well too.

To avoid digestive upset, take along the normal food you feed and some water from home for your Aussie. It is surprising how a change in water will effect them, a drastic change in food can have disastrous results when your in someone else's home.

If your Toy or Mini Aussie is used to a crate, take that along too. It may be a pain to you, but it is a piece of home to them. Besides if it should become hectic or stressful for the hairy child you can always put the kennel or crate in another room and give them a place to be quite for awhile. Your host and your baby will thank you!

Everyone have a Merry Christmas!