Packing

My newest discovery as a dog owner is how much you have to pack when getting ready to travel.

Currently my version of traveling is an overnight trip to my grandparents' place for Christmas. Not over the top, not a long trip and not even very far. One night. 20 hours total, and this is what I'm bringing. (please note that my puppy is still only 11 weeks old, so some of this is superfluous for an older dog, and probably a little in excess anyway. I'll re-evaluate my list after the trip to see what I could have left at home and what I forgot to bring.)

1- A Crate.
Originally in choosing Wash's crate I was looking for something that was functional in my place, and would collapse for easy travel. The one I'm borrowing is exactly that- but HUGE. Fortunately, as an early Christmas present my parents bought Wash a smaller, collapsible, cloth crate. Which will travel perfectly.

2- Leash.
3- Food Bowls.
4- Towel.
Dogs get dirty. Especially curly haired ones, and they get wet in the snow! Gotta be ready for the post walk clean up!
5-Blankets x2
One blanket goes in his crate, the other gets draped over top so that he can't see and doesn't complain when I leave the room. He likes his dark little cave.
6- Toys.
Obviously.
7- Cleaners.
I'm bring de-oderizing cleaners. One for carpets, and one for tile flooring.
8- Extra poop bags.
9- FOOD!
(Believe it or not, I missed this in my original list...)

It's unbelievable, I feel like a parent packing their kid for camp!

-Brandolyn

Wash update:

-11 weeks old
-still heavily licking everything, so i am changing up his food in the hopes that his new food will give him all the nutrients he needs.
-teething and enjoys chew toys