What is the best way to travel with a puppy?

• A hard-sided carrier is a must if you travel often with your dog. It will confine the dog safely.
  
• Be sure that the carrier you purchase is large enough to house your dog as an adult.
  
• Other options for the confinements of dogs in automobiles are wire mesh pens, but they are a lot of trouble.
  
• If you use one for a puppy, you must place layers of newspaper under the pen to absorb urine. In any case, a blanket and an old sweater or other article of clothing that belongs to the owner should be placed in the carrier. The scent of the owner will help calm the pup during the trip.
  
• If you travel with your adult dog and you don't choose to put it in a carrier, use a net or barrier to separate the dog from the front seat, that it does not distract the driver.