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How to Travel with Your Dog: Safe, Stress-Free & Happy Trips

If traveling with dogs is new to you there is a lot to consider. Find out what you should research before booking a flight, train ride, and more.

Updated on January 21st, 2026

Hiking with Your Dog: Essential Prep & Safe Trail Adventures

Hiking is a great activity for your dog's physical and mental health, but you want to be prepared for the adventure! Be sure you're ready with these safety tips before you begin hiking with your dog.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Taking Your Dog to the Beach? Safety Tips & Essential Gear Guide

Watch your dog frolic on the beach and swim in the waves, while putting their safety first! Check out tips for preparing for a day at the beach.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Dog Road Trip: Essential Tips for Your Pup's Safe, Happy Journey

Who doesn't love hitting the open road with their dog? While it's a great experience for all, you want to make sure you are prepared. Petco has tips and a packing list for the best road trip with your dog.

Updated on January 23rd, 2026

Pet Boarding vs. Pet Sitting: Choose Best Care While You're Away

Make your dog and cat's boarding checklist to make sure your pet’s caregiver has everything your pet needs like current ID, medications, pet food and more!

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Summer vacation: Should my small dog stay or travel? Safety tips?

Whether or not it is safe to leave your dog at your sisters will depend on your dog. If he has never been around children before or has shown any aggression towards children, then it is less safe. No dog should be left unattended around children, so it is best if your dog hasn't been around the baby to keep it in an area separated from where the baby will be- either a separate area of the house or outdoors. Some dogs are fine with babies, others may be made anxious by the presence of a baby or they may view the baby as a prey due to small size and the funny noises the baby makes. Since your dog is so small, perhaps putting it in a pen inside your sister's house would work. He shouldn't be hard to contain due to his size. Whether you should bring him with you is going to depend on where you area going- do they allow dogs? will it be very hot outside? will you have to leave the dog in a car? It can get hot VERY quickly in a car in warm weather even with windows rolled down, so it is

What summer products protect my dog's paws, coat, and repel bugs?

For days where it is very hot, you do want to avoid taking your dog for a walk at the hottest parts of the day (mid-day) especially on paved areas as your dog's feet can get burned. They do sell dog booties that you can put on your dog's feet to help protect them. There are many different companies that make these, one example is https://www.amazon.com/HiPaw-Breathable-Dual-Boots-Protector/dp/B01HS2M7FI/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496836452&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+boots. If she has no skin/coat issues, just a gentle oatmeal shampoo is fine for bathing when needed. Most dogs do not need frequent bathing unless they are getting very dirty and bathing too often can dry their skin out. I wouldn't bathe more than every other week unless needed. You can follow this with a creme rinse. I like https://www.amazon.com/Virbac-Epi-Soothe-Shampoo-8-oz/dp/B002CZHYPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496836697&sr=8-1&keywords=virbac+episoothe+shampoo and https://www.amazon.com/Epi-Soothe-Cream-Ri

What essential items should I pack for my dog's long road trip?

Other fun things are a safety blanket, collar and leash, id tags just in case, Benadryl tablets in case of sting etc at a rest stop, and sounds like you have the rest covered! Happy travels to you and Bella!

My dog pulls on leash and won't listen. How do I improve obedience?

I highly recommend you buy a Gentle Leader or Halti Collar to walk him. These are both head collars and when your dog pulls, lunges or jumps it will move his head back towards you which prevents him from pulling you. It will take a little bit of time for him to adjust to walking with this type of collar but it will give you a lot more control. I use one with my own dog and walking is so much nicer!

What dog backpack carrier is safe for a 20lb senior dog's back?

Hi and thanks for posting on Boop by Petco! I would recommend either of the follow backpacks: 1- Zanies Casual Canine Backpack Carrier 2-Wacky Paws Sporty Dog Carrier BackPack 3-Kyjen Front Facing Dog Backpack Carrier Either of these are great for carrying small dogs on walks or hikes!