Jessa is a Pet Behavior at Mars Petcare. She's privileged to work with more than 200 cats and dogs, and a human team of 35 amazing individuals on a daily basis. Jessa provides guidance on current training techniques (utilizing positive reinforcement) and well and behavioral support. She has also been fortunate to leverage some of her knowledge through contributions to print and web-based articles regarding various pet topics.
Preparing your pet to travel begins with socialization. Introducing your pet to other people and pets as well as crowds and new places helps pets feel less anxious when they leave the house. Instead of being fearful of new people and places, socialization training gets them excited for new encounters.
A recent survey1 revealed that 70% of Americans plan to travel this summer and 68% say that traveling with pets provides a sense of security. But as pet parents, you don’t need a survey to tell you what you already know. We love traveling with our pets because our pets are part of our family, and leaving our furry companions behind can be stressful.