Can you believe that the 2015 Blogpaws Conference is just 3 weeks away? Riley and I are so excited. Okay, so I am the one that is really excited, Riley doesn’t know what she is in for. Even though the Blogpaws conference is kicking off on the 27th, Riley and I will be meeting our friend Tracy with Pawesome Cats from Australia and boarding a flight to DC on the 18th. So this means that we will be away from home for a total of 15 days. Quite frankly this is the longest I or Riley have been away. So making sure her suitcase is packed properly for this extended trip is of utmost importance.
As you can tell from this picture, Riley has her own idea of what needs to be packed in her suitcase for our trip.
Our Essential Items
- Food & Treats – for us that means at least 1 bag of dehydrated raw and some homemade sweet potato treats. I want to be able to keep things as normal as possible for her and will keep her feeding schedule on PST time while visiting DC and Nashville.
- Bowls – because of the extended time we will be away from home, I am not bringing a collapsible bowl, but her standard stainless steel bowl.
- Favorite Toy – I will be taking her favorite fluffy and also a couple of her favorite Chuck Its! Since an extended trip can be a little stressful, I have to make sure I incorporate a lot of playtime.
- Proof of Vaccination and Insurance Certificate – I will keep a copy of her vaccinations, health certificate and health insurance on my person at all times.
- Current Tags – This little girl will not be out of my sight for one second, but I will be sure to have current tags on her collar.
- Potty Pad – she normally doesn’t use potty pads, but I will be taking them for emergencies. We are landing in some big airports and with so much time in the air, she may need to go wee wee. We will be prepared!
- Medications & Supplements – keeping her healthy is of great concern. Making sure we have supplements to combat any stress can be very helpful, and since she recently had a bout with gastroenteritis, I will make sure that tummy meds are on hand.
- First Aid Kit – wraps, doggy band aids, etc. we will make sure that the doggy kit that is normally in the truck in packed in my bag.
- Pet Insect and Sunscreen – I hear there are a lot of bugs to the areas I’m going to… icky, we both need to be protected in this case.
- Grooming Supplies – We have an image to maintain, so a brush, rubber bands, shampoo, towels & fragrance are a necessity
- Potty Bags – our favorite lavender-scented Earth Rated Bags 🙂
- Leash, Collar & Harnesses – Riley has several service vests and we will take both, her summer vest and winter vest as I never know how the weather will be.
- Stroller – in our case I want her to also have a safe place and a resting spot when we are out and about being tourist!
Remember that when ever you travel always pick up after your dog and set a great example. So is there anything special you pack for your dog or did I forget anything? Let me know! We love to hear from our readers.
We are happy to be joining in on another Wordless Wednesday, though for these next few weeks we are preparing for our journey to Blogpaws!! If you missed us last week, be sure to check out Why I Choose Pet Friendly Hotels!
Very thorough packing list! And of course, Riley’s got all the really impawtant stuff accounted for! Wow, 15 days, that’ s a very long journey. We’ll see you there. Safe travels!
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I really can’t believe Blogpaws is this close! I look forward to seeing you both there!
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Mr. N absolutely refuses to go on potty pads. We spent like ten minutes at the airport to no avail, cajoling him. I also take an extra leash and harness and some chews.
Riley normally doesn’t either, but the pheromones work great for her!
That’s a great list! The only thing I’m packing that isn’t mentioned here is a cuddly blanket. Sinead is a lap sleeper, and she feels most comfortable on specific blankets from home. I’m happy to oblige, if it means she’ll sleep longer!
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I travel with the coolest little bed, it folds up and has a handle which is perfect for flying. But thanks for the reminder of a blanket… lots of dogs love the smell of home 🙂
Looks like you have it well planned out with all of your essentials ready to go. Have a blast in DC and Nashville!
Sounds like you are set! I always bring a small blanket that “smells like home” to help combat stress too!!
Have a blast!!
What a precious picture of Riley! I was hoping to go to the Blogpaws Conference this year, but as a lean, lean, lean (did I mention, lean?) start up, it wasn’t in the budget. Maybe next year. Sounds as though you, Riley and your friend have a great two weeks ahead of you. Enjoy!
It sure looks like you are ready for Blogpaws. It is still on our wishlist. . .
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Looks like you have all the important things
Lily & Edward
That photo cracks me up! Great list too.
You’re adorable, You’ll have such fun at Blog Paws Conference. We are sad because we cannot go because we couldn’t raise the funds. All our love,
Terry, Livvie, Kessie, &Twinkle Toes
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WOW! That’s quite an adventure! Be safe and have a blast 🙂
It looks like you are ready to go!!!! Safe travels to you.
It sounds like you’re all set to go! I’m hoping we can make it there next year!
We wish, maybe next year!! Great list we will have to keep these in mind! Have Fun!!
We will be gone a week, and are so excited to get going.
Sounds like are all ready for the big trip. I’m going to BlogPaws, too, but Ruby is staying home this year.
What kind of BUGS?? Just ’cause I live in Australia and we have lots of them doesn’t mean I like them! PS. Tell Riley to leave room in her case for another toy. xx