How to Travel Full Time with a Dog! | Pet Friendly Vanlife Tips & Caravanning Hacks

Thinking of hitting the road full-time with your dog? 🐶

After a year of travelling Australia with Wally, we’ve pulled together the ULTIMATE basics guide to dog-friendly vanlife and caravanning. From safety and comfort, to national parks, pet sitters and food on the go — here’s everything you need to know to make travelling with your dog not just possible, but paws-itively awesome.

In this episode, we’ll cover:
✔️ Safety & health on the road (heat management, ticks, paw care, first aid kit must-haves)
✔️ Security & comfort for long drives and caravan life
✔️ National parks & what to do when dogs aren’t allowed (our honest take)
✔️ Finding pet sitters & kennels (MadPaws vs traditional)
✔️ Food, water & supplies while caravanning remote Australia
✔️ Lifestyle & socialisation tips for keeping your pup happy on the road

Whether you’re planning a big lap of Australia, dreaming of dog-friendly vanlife overseas or just want practical caravanning hacks to make road trips smoother, this episode is packed with real-world advice and a few funny stories from our own adventures.

Watch until the end for our quick-fire travel tips you’ll wish you knew sooner!

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Episode Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Safety & Security
12:50 - Comfort
17:11 - National Parks & essential tech
22:03 - Essential tech for hiking
24:19 - Food & Water
27:55 - Lifestyle & socialisation
20:41 - Summary and outtro

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