Dear Heloise: We travel quite a bit and either take our dog, Bo, with us or have him stay with a family member. He has his own travel bag that stays filled with a toy, blanket, small bed, leash, and medical and veterinary-clinic information.

All I have to do is add enough food and treats for the duration of our stay. When he sees his bag, Bo knows he is going somewhere. As we leave the house for a trip, everyone has his own travel bag, including Bo.—Stella R., Colorado

We have a doggie bag for our Cabbie, too. She knows if she sees it, she’s going to the coast or the “s...

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