- Be sure to pack all his things he’d normally use when at home -- food, water, bowls, snacks, leash, collar, medicine, toys, bedding;

- Besides the essentials, you should have with you the dog’s ID & health certificate, paper towels, stain remover and some anti-diarrhea and car sick pills;

- Plan longer breaks while driving, and keep the dog in the back seat; consider some sedatives if he is very active, but be sure to check it with the vet first;

- Book a pet-friendly hotel if you need to spend a night somewhere. You should be able to find an online booking option for ‘pets allowed’, or just use a dedicated place like http://www.doginmysuitcase.com;

- Don’t leave your dog alone in the hotel room though -- he’s not familiar with the place, and he might harm himself or the personnel of the hotel;

- Don’t leave your dog in the car while you grab some lunch either, especially in a hot sunny day. Check the whether before you go, and plan to eat in shady sites, even if that means no fancy restaurant for you this time.

- That being said -- enjoy your time together! Though more difficult to manage, a trip with your dog is a great opportunity to spent time together and do some exercise. Besides, you will be sure that he’s ok all the time. And he might even like to get his picture take or get filmed all over the country. Like the little guy in this short film: