Believe it or not, when you make your family vacation plans, you do not have to leave you four-legged friends at home when you travel. A successful trip with pets can be had with the right amount of planning.

Summer road trip season is in full effect, so grab the family, pack up the car, and head out on the highway! Whether you are going on a short trip or a cross-country adventure, proper preparation is a must, especially when you’re bringing your dog along.

Travel and lifestyle expert, Amy Goodman joined me to provide pet travel tips on how to make sure your canine companion is road-trip ready, making sure that your pets are healthy, comfortable and safe each and every step of the way.

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Take a look below as Amy shares the best ways to embark on a classic American road trip this summer with man’s best friend, including her pet travel checklist that is must-have for every dog parent!

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Meet Our Guest:

Amy E. Goodman is a nationally recognized media maven and frequent lifestyle contributor on the airwaves including the Today show, Rachael Ray, Kelly & Michael, The Talk, The View, ET!…to name but a few. She’s deftly tackled travel reportage, whether celebrity hot spots for In Style magazine and destination weddings and honeymoon reporting for In Style Weddings, to the best of regional and coastal destinations for Southern Living and Coastal Living respectively. She was the host for Washington Flyer TV, where she created monthly installments about regional and worldly travel for a metropolitan D.C. audience and its global visitors. On air, she continues to share everything from the best deals on cruises, to the most desired hotel escapes and even the hottest trends in resort wear, with tips for business and budget travelers and family vacationers alike.    

Pet Travel Tips