Many drivers looking for a used car in East Petersburg are looking for a ride that can accommodate both themselves, and their dogs. Typically, the best choice of vehicle for your four-legged friend is something with a spacious backseat, or a cargo area large enough to install a crate securely.
Getting the perfect SUV, van, wagon, or hatchback is only half the journey to a harmonious driving experience with your dog. Here are a few other tips to keep in mind whenever you pull out of the driveway with paws on board.
- Even if your destination is a hiking trail, it's a good idea to do a little exercise or play with your dog before getting into the car -- especially if it's a long drive. Dogs don't understand, "Calm down, we'll have fun when we get there!"
- Make sure your dog is wearing ID tags. It's okay if your dog's name isn't on the tags -- the important one to identify is you.
- Bring a drinking dish and extra water. Fold-flat bowls made of silicone or fabric can be purchased at most pet stores for easy travel and storage.
- Keep toys in the car that are appropriate for travel. Squeaky toys might drive you crazy, and raw-hide chips or bully sticks could present a choking hazard in a moving vehicle. Try something like a peanut-butter-filled Kong, or an antler or Nylabone too big to accidentally swallow.
Visit LCM Used Car Center for expert help finding the right car for your entire family. Bonus tip: bring along your pet's travel crate for the test drive, so you can be sure it's a good fit.
