{"id":4356,"date":"2020-03-23T17:05:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T00:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/?p=4356"},"modified":"2020-12-23T13:43:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T21:43:51","slug":"recently-rescued-how-to-safely-transport-your-new-big-dog-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/recently-rescued-how-to-safely-transport-your-new-big-dog-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Recently Rescued: How To Safely Transport Your New Big Dog Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Big dogs make great pets<\/a>, whether you\u2019re looking for a big furry friend to join your family or you\u2019re single and looking for a four-legged companion. Rescuing or adopting a big dog is an exciting time, but transporting them home can present some problems, particularly if they\u2019re several hours away. Keeping them calm, comfortable, and cared for<\/a> is essential during your drive and helps you to both have a smooth journey to the start of your lives together.<\/p>\n

Use the right vehicle<\/b><\/h3>\n

Big dogs in small cars going any distance are going to quickly get uncomfortable, especially if they\u2019re not used to traveling and you\u2019ve got a few hours ahead of you. Dogs can become distressed, which can result in them panicking, hurting themselves, and accidentally hurting you too. Therefore, getting the right vehicle is essential when transporting a big dog to their new home.<\/p>\n

Trucks can be a good idea as they provide an open space that won\u2019t restrict a dog\u2019s height, but it\u2019s essential that they are secured<\/a> so that they don\u2019t become scared and potentially jump out into traffic. Where possible, ride in the back with your new dog to help keep them calm. If you don\u2019t have a truck or a suitably-sized car, look into renting one for your trip. Be sure to find a reliable truck<\/a>, particularly if you\u2019ve got a long journey, as the last thing you want is to break down on the side of the road with a scared dog. <\/p>\n

Regularly see to your dog\u2019s needs<\/b><\/h3>\n

It can be tempting to think that big dogs won\u2019t need to stop regularly as they have bigger bladders, but frequent breaks during your trip are essential to keep them comfortable and avoid them from becoming restless. Aim to stop every couple of hours and let your big dog have a toilet break and stretch their legs. Remember to keep them on a lead when doing this to keep them safe and try to find somewhere with some grass or trees for them. Regularly offer some water and, depending on the length of your drive, you may also want to offer them some small servings of food. It\u2019s recommended not to let dogs travel after a full meal as they can become carsick<\/a>, so some treats or a handful of biscuits every few hours will help to keep them comfortable.<\/p>\n

Bring familiar items and tire them out <\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re picking your dog up from a previous owner or a rescue shelter, most dogs usually have some familiar items that they like, such as toys or a blanket. Keeping these with your new dog can help them to feel calm as everything isn\u2019t unknown to them if they\u2019ve got their favorite things in the world nearby. It\u2019s also a good idea to ask the previous owner or shelter to take your dog for a walk before you collect them to tire them out. The less energy they\u2019ve got, the more likely they are to settle in the car. Alternatively, you could take them for a walk yourself once you\u2019ve picked them up.<\/p>\n

Transporting a big dog does involve a bit of planning, especially when you\u2019re their new owner and you need to get to know each other still. Regularly check on your dog and keep them comfortable for a smooth journey home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Big dogs make great pets, whether you\u2019re looking for a big furry friend to join your family or you\u2019re single and looking for a four-legged companion. Rescuing or adopting a big dog is an exciting time, but transporting them home can present some problems, particularly if they\u2019re several hours away. Keeping them calm, comfortable, and cared […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[835],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/border-collie.jpg","wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4356"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4358,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356\/revisions\/4358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}