Porta-Pet: Bone Adventure Makes Pet Travel Effortless and Stylish

Ever stared at beautiful vacation vista and thought ‘I wish Sparky was here to see this?’ Fall is a perfect time for travel, and Bone Adventure, with three stores in the Twin Cities area, has a rainbow of gear to help you indulge your Weimaraner’s wanderlust or your Terrier’s travel bug

Smaller airborne pups will feel comfy-cozy in the SturdiBag airline-approved travel carriers, which unfold like a tent and fit under your seat. Brian Fulmer, owner and creator of Bone Adventure, advises savvy travelers to buy their travel carriers as soon as they plan their trips, then leaving them open in the house so that worldly doggies can investigate and get comfortable with them prior to takeoff.

West Paw design’s Eco Nap beds are a fleecy way to protect your car seats and help Spot settle in for a long car ride. The super-tough beds are made from recycled soda bottles and come in a number of sizes and colors.

Doggies traveling by car or plane might need a bit of calming when adjusting to their new surroundings, so remind them of home with a familiar toy (we like the adorable and organic bears, sheep and bunnies from Simply Fido,) or soothe their nerves with lavender-and-chamomile-infused Mellow Mut treats from Dogswell.

Fulmer espouses the importance of having water on-hand while traveling, a task made easier with the

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flexible rubber fold-up water bowls from Tazlab, which come in an array of bright colors. However, “Don’t worry if they don’t want to drink,” Fulmer says, “and don’t overfeed or overwater your dog before travel: If traveling early in day, do a half-portion of food the night before, then another half-portion once you’re at your destination.”

With a clear itinerary and a well-prepared pup, you’ll be glad you brought your best friend along for the ride.