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Stop every two to three hours on car trips

Plan a break for your dog every two to three hours on car trips.

Time
⏱ laufend
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Water
  • Leash

How to do it

  1. Plan stops every two to three hours.
  2. Let your dog drink.
  3. Take your dog for a walk and let it relieve itself.

Why it works

During the breaks the dog can drink, stretch its legs and relieve itself.

Variations

  • Pack a water bottle in your luggage.

Sources

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  • findefix.com (opens in a new tab)Während der Autofahrt sollten alle zwei bis drei Stunden Pausen eingeplant werden, in denen der Hund etwas trinken, Gassi gehen und sich lösen kann.“ (Pressemitteilung Deutscher Tierschutzbund, 18.07.2024)

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