How we keep our dog happy on long driving days

We’ve been traveling a lot since moving into our van. Long days of driving can certainly be tough on our dog—like when our house batteries exploded and we had to drive from Pennsylvania to Colorado in less than two days to get them fixed—but they don’t have to be.

So much depends on how we approach our time behind the wheel!

Here’s how we do our best to keep Scout happy and healthy even when we’re in “full road trip” mode.

Safety: Our dog always rides in her travel crate

Scout rides in her travel crate. This is a cozy spot—she’s able to sit, stand, and turn around without too much issue—but it’s obviously not the most comfortable way to spend hours on end. We’re under no illusions that it is!

Because of this, we make sure to give her a break at least every four hours or so at minimum. Sometimes we’ll let her out for super short stints (like if we go through a drive thru, for example) so she can get some extra stretching in.

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Bare bones: We meet her basic needs before we hit the road

We always…