10 tips for a safe and happy trip... for you and your dog

By Tim Allis

With her wildly popular book-and-TV franchises, Semi-Homemade Cooking and Money Saving Meals, Sandra Lee has built an empire on ingenious shortcuts—salmon and avocado salad topped with store-bought croutons; chocolate truffles made with canned frosting.

Some of us who travel during the holiday season may be lucky enough to bring our canine companions along for the ride, but for others, this just isn't possible. Finding a good substitute pack can be tough. Here are a few tips for finding the right kennel, shelter, vet's office, doggie day care, or professional dog-sitters for your pet.

The summer months are a great time to hit the road! Here are some tips for bringing along your canine family members.

1.) Prepare. Don't make it a last minute "pack-and-let's-go." Your dog will sense your anxiety and tension. Be ready days in advance, so that your dog has a normal experience before he has to get in the car or on the plane.

Hi Cesar,

My name is Rhian, and my dog is called Taz. She is a seven-year-old Lab/Collie mix. My partner and I have decided to move to Australia, and I am so worried about her going. Will she make the flight?

Greetings,

June marks the beginning of summer, one of my favorite times of year! As a young boy in Mexico, it meant vacation time. After we moved to the city, we took trips back to the ranch. The whole family got together, which meant 20 to 30 people in one little house! It was so much fun enjoying good food and good company. Since there were no fans in the house, we spent a lot of time in the river to escape the heat.