Doggone Good Advice

Help Fido have a pawsitive travel experience with tips from Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer

A balanced dog makes a better travel companion.  So says Cesar Millan, the widely popular dog behaviorist and expert on four-legged patients.  But if you ask him, Millan will say that it is usually those of the two-legged persuasion - the dog owners - who need the help, not their pets.

The best-selling author and TV personality, known to millions worldwide as the Dog Whisperer, partnered with Best Western hotels and its Travel With Pets program to share the do's and don'ts of traveling with the family pooch.

Before Departure

Before taking off on a lengthy car ride, take your dog for a walk, Millan says, "You want him to be in a super-tired resting state, so take him for a long, long walk."

Also, do not feed your dog or give him water before your trip, he says, as he will travel better on an empty stomach.  Bringing along your pet's favorite toy, a blanket, or something else that is familiar is helpful.

Home Away from Home

After checking into a hotel, Millan says dog owners need to make sure that they go into the room first, before their dog, so their scent is present.  "Check in and take care of the luggage and everything first," he says.  "Then take your dog for a walk outside to show him his new environment before bringing him in the room and telling him where he is going to be."

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