Our first extended trip with a dog

We have travelled with our German Shepherd for 4 years now. For the first year we always crated him ( as we did at home ) whenever leaving him in the trailer. We also desensitized him to our comings and goings by leaving him for short periods of time which we extended systematically until we could confidently do so long enough to play 18 holes. Originally he would call out a little bit and settle down after a few minutes, but now he doesn't make a sound. He also has free run of the trailer these days with lots of water and toys. He has graduated from the crate for some time. The A/C is always set up and we usually park in shaded areas if possible. He is never left outside unattended, even when we are just inside the rig. Its too easy for trespassers (two or four legged)to lope through our site and cause an issue where one need not exist. Believe me, signage, obvious dog paraphernalia laying about and even a verbal warning from both him and me have had less that 100 percent success in that regard. Therefore we don't expose him to the risk. Even when we are all seated outside, he is secured to me by long leash, or if there is enough privacy at our site, on a rope run stretched between two trees. We also made sure there was ample physical/mental exercise each day to tire pooch out and ready him for some sleep time. A tired pooch is a happy pooch. We practiced the same measures on our cross country trip last summer without incident for three months. We enjoyed our furry friend's company so much that we added another GSD to our family and look forward to taking her on the road this year. It takes a bit of forethought, but its worth it to us to have our pets along.