Is traveling stressful for dogs?
Alene Murray
2025-10-19 01:58:19
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Dogs need a bit of routine in their lives, and when you’ve got an anxious dog, it’s especially important to keep that up on holiday. Bring the same food they eat at home and be sure to feed them at the same time. If they’re used to a 7am walk at home, try to keep it up while you’re away, even if it’s a little shorter. A little routine goes a long way to reassuring your dog. Licking and chewing are both stress-relieving activities for dogs, so if we've had a particularly busy day, I'll give him a chew or a Lickimat in the evening to help soothe some of the stress from the day's adventures. Sniffing is another great stress reliever for dogs and it'll tire his little brain out, too. One of the most effective ways I help my nervous dog chill out on holiday is with calming aids, such as long-lasting chews, bones, puzzle toys and Lickimats or Kongs.