I would use as big an excercice pen as you can get in the back. Fill it with shavings. Put in a water and a food bucket near the door which should be facing the tail gate or door. Put in a smaller crate for her to sleep in and leave the door open. Plastic bags and a plastic cat litter scoop. You could travel all the way without having to worry about her touching germy grounds and just scoop and fill the containers. Put a padlock on it if you leave it open when stopping. Joan Joan F. Fox 17500 Haskins Rd. Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 Home & Fax: 440-543-9165 Cell: 440-759-4119 website: http://www.campaignersgsds.com ________________________________ From: "murfamx4@xxxxxxx" <murfamx4@xxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:55:39 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Transporting a new puppy I am going to pick up a 9 wk old Bitch next week.? It is 1050 miles one way. ? I have never transported a 9 wk old puppy that far.? I would appreciate any tips.? We will be traveling in a pick up truck with a camper shell, insulated walls and a carpet.? Is it better to use a full size crate or a small crate?? I am going to bring my male with me.? He is a very calm dog and I think will be a calming influence on her.? What about feeding the puppy????? How often should we stop for her to potty????? Glenn Shaden Shepherds ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================