I don’t go anywhere without Mulligan! Especially trips. Mulligan is a part of this family and I don’t want him left at home when we travel. Since the day we adopted Mulligan he has NEVER been kept in a crate or been kenneled. After he did his time in the shelter I didn’t feel right ever putting him back in a cage or leaving him, and never have! That being said I feel I have become somewhat of a pro when it comes to traveling with a dog! Family trips, work trips, Purina trips, day trips… we’ve taken them all! Here are 10 things you need to know!
- Pack a bag! Yes, pack your pet a bag!

Food, leash, bowls, treats, brush, toothbrush, dog toothpaste, bow tie collars… CHECK CHECK CHECK! #HelicopterMom
2) MAKE SURE TO PACK THEIR FAVORITE ADULT BEVERAGE

Clearly Mulligan’s drink of choice is the Mango-Rita & no he is not willing to share with you #SorryNotSorry
3) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR THEM TO TRAVEL

Obviously this is the most comfortable travel spot… because it’s totally safe to drive with a 55 pound dog in your lap.

Tried to trade places… he shut me down quicker than Kim Kardashians’s first wedding. Then snored for the next two hours straight to rub it in. RUDE.
For short quick trips this is nothing to really worry about. However, for long car rides I always make sure to pack snacks (bones, treats, etc.) for Mulligan or make sure I have food ready for him to eat when we stop for food! And yes… I do mean dog food. But I mean… come on… how cute is he eating that Whataburger grilled cheese?!
5) PACK SNACKS FOR YOU!
But mainly just so your dog can eat those too.
6) WATER!
I always have a cooler with cold water bottles & Mulligan’s cup! This way I can fill the cup up with cold water for Mulligan any time he needs it! I can also leave the cup in the cup holder so that he can get to it himself any time he wants AND you don’t have to worry about spills!
7) WALK IT OUT!

Blaming my pea size bladder & constant need for a bathroom break on Mulligan’s “need” to walk and pee sure did come in handy! No one was fooled… Im not allowed to have liquids on trips.
8) FIND A DOG FRIENDLY HOTEL
More & more places are becoming dog friendly! It’s not hard to find a hotel that allows for your dog to stay with you! We have stayed in several dog friendly hotels as well as vacation rentals!9) BED TIME STORY

“This part is totally crazy. Can you believe after all those years Peter Pettigrew was really Ron’s rat?” #MindBlown -Mulligan
10) ENJOY THE TRIP WITH YOUR STAGE 5 CLINGER!
Because you can’t truly enjoy a trip without your better half!With love, hugs, & belly rubs,
-Lindsay & Mulligan