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Canwego,

We have found that our dogs travel by car so well that we dont even know they are in the back of the van. Does your dog get car sick? If not, why not try the drive. Almost every dog I have had has traveled just great by car, They just sort of get lulled into a sleepy stuper after a while.

I am very reluctant to ship a dog by plane. I would think that it would be very tramatic for them. I have been on planes that had to land suddenly or not take off on schedule and the poor dog is on that plane for many extra hours in a crate. It has to be a terrifying experience for them.

There are many "dog friendly" motels along the way to Florida. When you stop for gas, the dog can have a potty break. It has always been extremely easy for us to travel this way. Most dogs are excellent travelers.

If your dog gets anxiety in the car, ask your vet for a mild tranqualizer.Good luck!