Marvin’s Dog Hauling Tips

Any time I haul a dog or pup there are a few things I do to make the trip easier on the dogs. This way, when the dogs are dropped off with their new owners, they are in a healthy condition and the new owners are happy!

1. I like to get water from the person shipping the dog, this way the dog has water he’s familiar with and won’t dehydrate during the trip.
2. Have the shipper provide dog food the dogs have been eating and are familiar with.
3. Be sure to have extra bedding for the dog in case they get sick or go to the bathroom in their crate.
4. I have been told, and also have tried this with success, if you feed pups 2 ginger snap crackers they’re not as likely to get sick during hauling.
5. I never like to get a pup out of my vehicle in a area where other dogs have been. A young dog can get sick from diseases that may be present in these places.
6. You should never get a dog out of his crate during hauling without some kind of leash on them. Or, a long rope if you’re wanting to let them play.