05/21/2025
What itâs like traveling with a clientâs dog on a training trip to Texas đžâď¸
Being a travel trainer comes with its own unique challengesâdifferent from board & trains or in-person sessionsâbut just as rewarding.
This week, I drove to Dallas for a travel training opportunity and decided to bring Boone, one of my recent board & train graduates, back home along the way. What shouldâve been a smooth trip turned into an adventureâŚ
At 10:30pm, we ended up stranded on the side of the highway with a flat tire. Boone, who came to me for obedience and confidence-building, handled it like a pro. From loud tow trucks to zooming traffic to sleeping in the rental car overnightâhis training truly showed.
The next day, after a second tow and a new rental, Boone impressed everyone at the airport and car rental center. Multiple people commented on how calm and well-behaved he wasâeven comparing him to a service dog.
After a long trip, we finally made it to Texas, and Boone was reunited with his owner and housemate, Teagan.
Travel training isnât always smoothâbut it builds real-world resilience, for both dogs and trainers.
Interested in board & train, travel training, or in-person sessions? Letâs talk!