RV Living with Dogs 🐕 | Pet Safety, Traveling in Warmer Climates, Tips & Gear | RV Life Travel Vlog

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[@donnarodriguez3084]

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[@007Kellam]

Its mind blowing to me that so many people overlook their pets when considering full time rv living. Thats part of what took me so long to do it, I wanted to make sure my cats are comfortable!

[@storychasing]

007K - RV Living Made Easy 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊 Its a huge deal!!!!

[@gingerandspice1209]

Yes! Especially cats

[@reyscottm9]

Fantastic topic, Amber! I follow several rvliving/vanlife/trucklife/overlanding channels and this is the first time that someone has addressed the topic of pets. I learned quite a bit from this video. There's a ton of useful information here that had never even occurred to me. Thanks!

[@storychasing]

Hey there Rey I’m so glad you like the video and found some good bits of information that were useful.😊

[@mikeg3950]

I want to live van life more than anything. Just me and my dog

[@bonnieson4989]

Comprehensive video. Dogs are your fur babies! Similar to people, some are intolerant to heat and prone to allergies. If fortunate enough they will live to a ripe old age!! Seems like Lilly will be one of them, you do a terrific job making sure she’s ok!! 🐶😘🐶😘🐶

[@storychasing]

Oh thank you so much I appreciate it and I’m glad you love the video.

[@doncolincreative]

Good information. #rvlivingdogs

[@davepalmetto]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@storychasing]

Thanks, you too!

[@suzannea66]

I am just a weekend warrior but I love the tip on the spike collars and bell. There have been reports of Coyotes in my subdivision and I am nervous letting my miniature poodles out. I also love the Canary Camera and Second thermometer idea. Thank you! Excellent video!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Suzanne Adamowicz I love the idea with the collars with the spikes on them too! You hear in the news quite a bit about coyotes lurking in the neighborhoods of suburbs!

[@storychasing]

Suzanne Adamowicz You're welcome and thanks so much for watching!

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Great informative tips for pet owners. I’m buying that cooling mat for sure. Thanks for the links to the products. Happy and safe travels. 🚐🐶❤️

[@storychasing]

Oh that’s great. I hope you let baby likes it.

[@susanscovill6817]

Excellent vlog! I’ll be travelling with two cats and maybe a dog. Canada first then the US when our boarders open.

[@storychasing]

Susan Scovill That's super cool! Good luck!

[@MyEmptyNestQuest]

Nice editing with all the inserts of the animal clips pertaining to the specific topic you was speaking about.

[@storychasing]

I’m so glad you liked it thank you for watching.

[@juliem92116]

Lily did such a good job, great video Amber, very important info!

[@storychasing]

Thank you and Lily says hi.

[@penscruffy60]

Great video. Plan on starting to travel with my pet & want to keep him safe & happy 😃

[@DonnaBMacK]

Great advice. Good reminder to use a harness with the seat belt. Thanks for all the tips.

[@storychasing]

You’re so welcome Donna. Thanks for watching.

[@ritachikita1468]

My husband and I are fitting out our ambulance for camping, so #rvlivingdogs is important to us. Thank you for the information.

[@mcyoung2375]

Great tips! #rvlivingdogs

[@RusticNatureReimagined]

Thanks for the info, would like to have had vet care on the road included. I did a lot of research on seatbelt safety harnesses for dogs in vehicles. They do the crash test dummy tests for this as well. The only safety harness that is approved and tested with crash test dummies is the “Sleepypod Click It”.

[@storychasing]

Rustic Nature Reimagined 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊 Maybe in an upcoming video on vet care. Thanks for the reminder.

[@debz8340]

What great advice. I use CBD treats to help my dog with anxiety. #RVLivingDogs

[@willowcove888]

Such a great video. Ty!

[@susieturk1]

I've used Rover my lady was so good.. it was over Christmas and I was going to go away for a week. She stayed at my place and she sent me videos and pictures from them everyday... And even made them a Christmas morning treat.

[@storychasing]

That’s such a positive experience!

[@benitaswisher3483]

Check into the Bark Ranger program at Natiobal Parks. Many parks are setting aside dog friendly trails with rules so people can take there pets to the national parks with them.

[@storychasing]

Benita Swisher That's super cool! Thanks for the tip Benita!

[@joehaines8585]

great info

[@vvalle3318]

I LOVE LOVE THE WAY YOU PROTECT YOUR BEAUTIFUL DOGS:)

[@storychasing]

M Valle Oh I see you have seen this one. Good.

[@augustcalderaro3797]

Great advice, thank you for sharing!

[@storychasing]

You’re so welcome and thanks for watching!!

[@seabliss22]

#RVlivingdogs Great video. We keep a special set of toys in our camper. Our dog gets so excited when he sees them. In fact he gets excited when he sees us packing up the camper for a weekend. Would love to have the seatbelt for his harness since he does sit on the front bench seat between us.

[@sdroma6445]

Great information, thank you

[@storychasing]

You’re so welcome!

[@MOVIMKR7]

Awesome info great job

[@storychasing]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching Warren!

[@jamesnoel5173]

Loved this! I'm saving this video for future reference and I just 'liked' your FB page. I'm going on the road with my Peek-a-Poo, Pepper, one year from now.

[@storychasing]

Awww so cool thank you.

[@carpediem3044]

The bells are great ideas, my doodles have falconry bells (they are very robust) attached to their harnesses so I can hear them at all times, it's important to know where they are. Good tip. Lots of other dog walkers have bells now, after hearing mine.

[@storychasing]

That is awesome!

[@hassanelaorf978]

great tips,thank you...

[@storychasing]

You are so welcome!

[@debbielee9020]

#RVlivingdogs Great video tips!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Lily is so adorable! Great tips for traveling or RVing with your pets, Amber!

[@storychasing]

Thanks so much!

[@LifeWithLeMaige]

This is good info for sticks & bricks pet owners too!!

[@storychasing]

TEGTV Tapia Media Group I totally agree. Thanks for watching and commenting! I so appreciate it and you! 🙏😊

[@artieross9537]

#RVLIVINGDOGS Great advice! Thanks! 😊

[@owenscanlan7096]

Hi Lilly and amber looking good as usual

[@vickimanning3900]

Great video, Amber! People just do not get enough safety information for their beloved pets. Really good job. Hug for Lily. Be thinking about the subject for your book to come! There is one to be written!

[@storychasing]

Vicki Manning Thanks so much! ☺️ lol...You're cracking me up with the book thing. Hmmm not sure right now. Maybe soon. What do you suggest?

[@lindac7146]

Very informative.

[@storychasing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normabennett27]

I find the cooling mats very useful - not only for my dog! My dog doesn't like travelling in a car or RV - he's absolutely fine it the RV once we have stopped and camp up....it was quite distressing to see him just panting and being very 'uncomfortable'. I used his Thundershirt (once I remembered I had one!) and then I discovered CBD treats for dogs which I give him at least an hour before we set off (especially if it is a longer journey) and that has been brilliant! Highly recommend those. It just 'relaxes him (and me!)

[@storychasing]

Norma Bennett That's super cool! Great tips! Thank you! Yes CBD oil is great too. I've given it to Lily when she was really stressed.

[@deborahwhitt4363]

Very helpful tips, thank you.

[@storychasing]

My pleasure!

[@ricklax329]

I m saveng thes video 🙋

[@storychasing]

Rick Lax Thanks so much! ☺️

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

We are always worried about these issues. Thank you for all these tips and tricks...sooooo very helpful. Loved the Qts you featured. Lou & Angie

[@storychasing]

You are so welcome! Hope you're doing well!

[@leejoycechung2162]

Hi Amber...great video and tips for our dogs and pets. My dog, Kia is a rescue dog, weighs 7 lbs and the most picky eater. She just made 16 yo. I got her in 2012 when I moved back to Hawaii from CA when I retired from my job of 30 years. Lily looks like Kia’s best friend Sachi. Thanks for sharing all your doggie tips I really enjoyed your video again. Stay safe and best wishes to a lucky dog who wins the prize. With C19, Kia and I don’t travel much in the car so no need for this prize.....not like you vanlifers...LOL. Take care Amber. I will post a pic of my dog on hash tag site so you can see what she looks like.

[@storychasing]

Oh that’s super cool I’m very glad that you like the video. And I also love that you rescued your dog Kia! ❤️

[@debmann5168]

Great video Amber! Really thorough. The blue algae bloom, the Canary camera with wifi etc -- a few things I had not though of. My Lily is 32 lbs so she is medium in size. I have always wondered how large your Lily is. She is pretty small and so adorable. My Lily hates the car and has anxiety with travel so we are working on it. She will not sit on the front seat when we travel like your Lily. She wants to hunker down in her bed behind the passenger seat on the floor. I should try that seat belt since it looks like it extends to the back seat clips. I don't have an RV yet, but I know I need a larger one to give her space and your topics are all things I think about. Lily's comfort and safety solutions are all things I need solutions for before I go on the road. Thanks again for this video! #RVLivingDogs

[@Banagal]

Great job on your video on #RVLivingDogs ! (when I save the # it disappears...???).It was very comprehensive and I enjoyed it being I'm an animal lover and "mom". I have 1 dog that I rescued and 2 horses. I've traveled with my pets for leisure and work, but that's another story. I have both my dog and horses microchipped for safety in case of an emergency and if they're stolen. I really appreciated your coverage of water-borne disease because lakes and streams may be fatal to our pets. My vet recommended a rattlesnake vaccine for any dog that is at risk. The vaccine buys you some time to get to a vet and can save their lives. I was a bloodhound handler and have experienced rattlesnake bites to my hounds so I speak from first-hand experience. All the best to you and Lily. She's so fortunate to have a "mom" like you!

[@storychasing]

Ramona DeLaney Yes it went to my spam for some reason. Not sure why, but thank you for commenting as always.

[@alicial6072]

Great information, I camp at local state parks and typically bring several dogs, I saw another family set up a yard of sorts for their dogs so I decided to make my own so I bought several 48" xpens and a 24" (for next to trailer) a guy from work made me stands/support/uprights and now I set up a yard for the dogs, I have a deaf dog so it works great for him he's young and active and when I have to tie him out (during set/break down) he just gets tangled so the yard is less stress for me so definitely worth the time plus the dogs love it, it gives them some freedom but still keeps them safe.

[@storychasing]

Alicia L Thanks so much! ☺️ Thats such a great idea and glad you have adopted a deaf dog and continue caring for it. That may sound weird, but some would just give it up or drop off some where which is so cruel.

[@alicial6072]

@@storychasing It's a Dalmatian and the Dalmatian club of America requires it's AKC breeders to euthanize the deaf pups but our rescue is Dalmatian and deaf dog rescue, we've had boxers, bull dogs, sheep dogs, we require the dogs to be neutered/spayed at 6 months so there is no way they will pass on the handicap but deaf dogs are great dogs you just need to figure out how to communicate with them and you need to keep them on lead all time because theirs no recall, right now I have him training for K9 nosework.

[@tarac5137]

Good tips! ❤️🐶🐱❤️

[@storychasing]

Thank you! 😊

[@michellebush5957]

Ton's of great advice on traveling with pets. Thank you. Love traveling with my dog Jake and cat Rascal. My biggest challenge has usually been the heat since i'm usually in Florida so always make sure I take them places that are pet friendly and they can come out and explore with me. #RVLivingDogs

[@adamnager1405]

Lilly's time in the spotlight. :)

[@storychasing]

Adam Nager Thanks so much! ☺️ She's such a diva too! lol

[@gemapampin1976]

Great information!! We are planning to travel from Florida to Syracuse, New York in our van and stop at some national parks. Our van has an Onan generator and was wondering if it’s allowed to leave it on while in parking lot so we can run A/C for our dog.

[@sheilajo5]

I have 6 female Shih Tzus. My biggest problem is finding places to camp with them. I use portable metal fencing at campsites or they are on leashes and/or in a pet stroller/trailer which can be pulled by my vintage bicycle. I have taken them in my car and motorhome from the beginning. They are all good travelers. I am not full-time. They are my priority, camping/traveling or at home.

[@lolasaxby1399]

#RVLivingdogs Great info! Thanks for the education One thing you didn't mention is to not let your dog drink salt water. There are some dog friendly beaches here in Florida and they don't normally drink salt water but if not enough fresh water is available OR if they are playing fetch with a stick, ball or toy, they can get more than is tolerable of salt ingestion - this can lead to rapid onset of seizures and a quick death.

[@terryh3689]

I travel and camp with my dogs in Colorado. The only time I can leave them in the car to go into a store, etc. is when it’s dark outside, meaning it’s raining or night. Even in the winter it is too sunny and will quickly overheat a car. Traveling with my dogs means I can’t do many of the things travelers without pets do, but that is the choice I’ve made. No gift shops, museums, galleries, restaurants or other attractions. Mostly we hike.

[@storychasing]

Terry H 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊 What part of CO? I can leave Lily in at 75 degrees or lower, but this depends on everyone's set-up.

[@Livingmydreammm]

Sweet❤️❤️

[@storychasing]

So glad you enjoyed!! ☺️

[@kirstenmc68]

So timely, this video! I just bought my own VW van to be converted into a campervan to go traveling next summer. Not fulltime, but 3 months or so, in Scandinavia. And I will be traveling with my dachshund Teddy :)

[@storychasing]

Best of luck! VW vans are so cool!!! What year?

[@kirstenmc68]

Thank you! The van is from 2014 and only has 55.300 km on it.

[@JodysJourney]

Great info. Just bought my RV last weekend and now worried about transitioning my four furbabies (two cats and two dogs) into the RV life. #RVLivingDogs

[@meaganberk7700]

We're heading to Sleeping Bear Dunes this weekend with our 2 fur babies! ❤ #RVLivingDogs

[@mwooldridge9155]

Nice video. I'll be traveling with 4 dogs when I retire. Thats several years away and i'm already getting things i'll need to make them comfortable for when we do start full time RV life. It'll be their retirement too.

[@storychasing]

M Wooldridge That's super cool! Good luck!

[@nomadichope1211]

I wonder if the national parks allow service animals. I'm a Vet and will be getting my service dog soon. I hope they allow them in.

[@tarac5137]

Michlyn McLeod I believe so. Bearfoot Theory travels with one for her boyfriend, I think there is info on her website.

[@nomadichope1211]

@@tarac5137 Sweet! Thank you!😊

[@storychasing]

Michlyn McLeod 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊 I believe they do but it looks like @Tara Charney helped you below.

[@tarac5137]

@Michlyn McLeod Kristin (of Bearfoot Theory) may have mentioned this on social media not her website - be prepared for public education, both in terms of your dog being allowed and treating it as on duty. Their dog assists with his type 1 diabetes, you may have a more visual need. When I first read Vet I read it as veterinarian, but you probably mean military veteran, which makes more sense! 🤪 Thank you for your service!

[@jessicalin13]

This is so helpful! We're just starting out in our own RV (also a Hymer Aktiv) and I'm trying to learn as much as I can to keep our poodle safe. #RVLivingDogs

[@miniskooliewanda]

No offense, I like all your vlogs, but this one...I LOVE!!! SO MUCH GOOD INFORMATION! I will be converting my van in the spring and will be on the road with my little Tia (Chihuahua Mix) and Tabi (Persian Cat) so their comfort and safety is my #1 priority and having watched this vlog I feel much better prepared (made notes as I watched) for the next chapter in our three lives. THANK YOU, Amber, well done xo. P.S. in case you want to see Tia and Tabi, they are on IG @tiathechi ☺

[@storychasing]

Lol thank you so much. So cool 😎

[@CellasChariot]

#RVLivingDogs Lots of good info here Amber and you answered a lot of my questions. My dog Sugar is a blue heeler and she is excited about traveling to see other parts of the US, Canada and Mexico (when the borders reopen). :-)

[@storychasing]

That is awesome!

[@sandrap3047]

Look at all those sweet traveling pets! Have heard that you have to be careful with letting your dogs go in the creeks & rivers in Colorado because of the mining that has gone on. Great info Amber!

[@storychasing]

No I haven’t heard about that but thanks for sharing it with me. And thanks for watching.

[@davepalmetto]

My is a shi su she the best friend I got she act great

[@storychasing]

David Sager 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊

[@donnaocasio45]

This is the most valuable and informative video you have given us. Thank you so much , this has been the big thing with me trying to make that transition. #RVlivingDogs

[@sharonanspach2734]

#RVLivingDogs thanks for some great tips, I noticed you did not mention poop bags and carrying the paperwork of your dogs shots and health certificate within the USA, not just for crossing borders.. the only issue sometimes i have is my dog will throw up from rough surface driving

[@triciadavis729]

My fur baby is the most important person in my life!!

[@storychasing]

Tricia Davis I totally agree. Thanks for watching and commenting! I so appreciate it and you! 🙏😊

[@FiftyFoxynFierce]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm considering van life when I retire in 2 years because of my 3 pets. If I didn't have them I'd be flying to different continents instead. But since I have them, I'm looking at options on how I can travel fulltime with pets.

[@storychasing]

Bailey M. Oh yes I felt the same way. I don't travel internationally right now because of Lily girl. Good luck in your adventure into vanlife. Have you considered taking the Nomad Mentorship Bootcamp course of mine? It will help you prepare for you nomad life and we have monthly live video calls for mentorship and also a private FB group where we help each other, network, offer advice, share our fears/concerns, etc. It's such a great group. You can start here at www.storychasing.com/masterclass and then click the button for the Nomad Mentorship Bootcamp course. I hope to see you there soon.

[@FiftyFoxynFierce]

@@storychasing will definitely sign-up for that asap. Thanks.

[@teddyloveshana6576]

#RVLivingDogs Thanks for the info. I dont have an RV yet but I do have two Pomeranian puppies. So the seat belt fir pets will be the first addition to my RV dream life. Is it weird that I want to start collecting RV things before I even have an RV? My biggest concern with my dogs is having A/C for them when I have to leave them in the rig (to grocery shop or whatever). Are you able to run your A/C when you leave Lily in your van?

[@lindafowlerjohnston]

I carry a soft kennel for when I need to secure my dog. He's safe and comfortable. No chance of a nip.

[@storychasing]

By Linn That's super cool! Good luck!

[@lorirugato6463]

I have 2 rescue kitties, 1 gets anxiety. Do you have any recommendations? They are inside kitties.

[@deborahwhitt4363]

#RVLIVINGDOGS

[@desireelamarche7149]

#rvdogs

[@garystewart6033]

What do you do with animals that dont like car rides? Some cats and dogs get motion sickness.

[@marybachmann]

Call your vet and ask about Dramamine. Mine said my sweeties could use it.

[@storychasing]

Definitely some kind of motion sickness medication but I also wonder if there’s a way to slowly adjust them to the motion so that you don’t have to give them medication over time. I’m sorry I don’t have a better answer for you than that.

[@marybachmann]

@@storychasing I did that! Both of my Lhasa-Bichions got carsick, but I live in a town where I can let them ride around with their heads out the window at 25-35 mph everywhere we go. They finally got used to the motion enough to ride on the freeway and flat straight roads without a problem. I take them out on my kayak, too, so I get they just had to get used to it! lol

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Gary Stewart I have to give my Jack Russell meclizine so that he doesn’t get carsick. You Have to give it to them 30 minutes before they get in the car. it seems to really help. It’s sold over the counter at drug stores

[@garystewart6033]

@@eleanormassaro5195 for how long. I'm sure the medicine will become costly over time.

[@travelingwithjoe216]

One other thing I try to do is get them on a bathroom schedule so that their final out of the night is before it’s too late/dark. I don’t want to disturb anyone else nearby with getting in/out of the vehicle, but more importantly, don’t want to be out there with nocturnal predators.

[@storychasing]

Traveling With Joe Thanks so much! ☺️ Good point too!

[@sdroma6445]

#RVLivingDogs

[@sheriwalderman8804]

I use coins in an aluminum soda can or beer can tape closed. The noise when shaking is very loud and scary.

[@storychasing]

Sheri Walderman Thanks so much! ☺️ Oh super great tip!

[@susanneward7029]

Yes, patio service is the only legal way restaurants can allow dogs.

[@storychasing]

Susanne Ward 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊

[@meshamybelle]

It’s very alarming that so many of the products that are being sold for car safety for pets flat out don’t work. This is due to the fact that the industry is unregulated. Please help combat this by only buying products that can show they have been crash tested. Over 90% of what is being sold experiences alarming failures during crash simulations. I have bought travel bed carriers from Sleepypod for mine. I can’t say enough good things about them. I was extremely impressed with the quality and build of them when I got mine. They didn’t build vintage Samsonite that well.

[@kristinkeesen4341]

Do you ever feel the need to put a sign in the window letting people know that your dog is being monitored? I would fear that someone may break a window if they hear or know that a dog is in the vehicle. #RVLivingDogs

[@marcoantoniocrisostomo3008]

HELLO 🌎🎶🌞✌️😍🌻🌳💓🐦🌴🌎🍉🌻🐕

[@storychasing]

Hola! 😊

[@bodhi409]

#RVLivingDogs

[@cordar1192]

#RVLivingDogs