Ever dream of hopping on a plane and exploring the world with your dog by your side? In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Larry and Charly Pruden, founders of Pawdega, an ethical, non-toxic pet marketplace that makes it easy for pet parents to find the safest holistic brands all in one place. Larry and Charly have traveled across the globe with their French Bulldog, Milka, and they share their best tips for international and domestic pet travel, from navigating airline policies and import permits to choosing stress-free accommodations and maintaining holistic pet care routines on the road. If you’ve ever wished you could take your dog everywhere, or are simply curious about what life looks like on the road with a pup, this episode will give you the confidence (and checklists) to make it happen.
Episode Recap:
- Angela opens the episode introducing Larry & Charly, founders of Pawdega, who travel all over the world with their frenchie Milka (01:00)
- How Larry and Charly started traveling with Milka, and the research involved with meeting requirements from country to country (02:10)
- Flying with your dog, from in-cabin pets and service animals to dogs flying in cargo, how to prepare your dog (04:41)
- Charly and Larry share the steps you can take to start traveling with your dog around the world, from checking embassy resources to first hand tips from experienced travelers (10:26)
- How they feed Milka while traveling in different countries, from local sources to freeze-dried raw dog food packed in a suitcase (12:44)
- Angela shares the realities of traveling from airbnb to hotel to airbnb all over the country with her dogs, and the everyday toxins present in cleaning products and household products in these hotels and homes across the country (16:22)
- Being prepared for any situation, as access to homeopathics or veterinary care isn’t always speedy or possible when traveling (18:00)
- Why supporting your pet’s immune system, and being proactive with natural support is vital, before a problem or diagnosis (20:40)
- Larry and Charly’s top tips for pet parents interested in traveling with their dogs, including considering whether your dog will do well traveling, double checking vaccine expiration dates, and calming CBD oil for dogs (21:47)
- Sharing Milka’s encounter with freeroaming dogs in Thailand, plus how to follow and support Milka, Charly, Larry, and Pawdega (27:10)
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