What should I pack in a puppy go bag for the car?

A towel doubles as a seat protector and a way to dry muddy paws, while paper towel and a plastic bag handle any car sickness or accidents without derailing a trip.

A small, dedicated bag that lives in the car, restocked after each use, is far more reliable than trying to remember loose items every time you head out with the puppy.

Once outings start extending past a quick vet run, a folding travel crate or a secured harness clip for the seatbelt, a favorite chew toy to occupy longer drives, and a printed copy of vaccination records for kennel stays or dog friendly venues are worth keeping in the same bag rather than searching for them separately each time.

If your puppy shows any signs of car sickness, drooling, lip licking, or restlessness, add a couple of plain crackers and a small amount of water for after the trip rather than right before, since eating shortly before travel tends to make sickness worse rather than better.

Check the bag every month or two for anything that has expired or run low, treats going stale, water that needs refreshing, poo bags running out, since a go bag that has not been checked in a while often turns out to be missing exactly what you reach for first. Keep a spare lead clipped inside the bag too, since a lost or chewed through lead on an outing is a surprisingly common reason trips get cut short.