Travel

• On the Road
• By Plane
• By Train, Bus & Boat
• "Use Your Pack Mentality” Checklist
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Labradors are such a joy to be around that we’re likely to want them with us all the time, so when it comes to travel we can’t help but want to take them along! With planning and practice it can become a wonderful routine with many benefits for all.

A Labrador’s legendary companionship can be especially welcome when traveling alone or in unfamiliar surroundings. With their superior intelligence, sense of smell and hearing, they can alert us to a variety of things we might miss such as unusual noises, wildlife and even suspicious acting strangers. Although not known as “guard” dogs, Labs are capable of detecting danger. They are better known however, for having their gregarious nature that makes them natural “ice breakers”-they often introduce us to people that we might otherwise not take the opportunity to meet.

Traveling with your Lab not only provides that comforting link to home but also an excellent opportunity to socialize your dog and to expose him to a stimulating array of different scents. After all, they love smelling new stuff like we love a great new book!

Print off our handy checklists to help you prepare, then hit the road for memorable adventures with your best friend by your side!

If you know of a Labrador with a great travel related story, have him or her contact us!