The Knock: Waking Up Van Life24 Apr 2025

EP5: What Every Nomadic Pet Parent Needs to Know

Living on the road with your pup is a dream come true—but it’s not without serious risks. In this episode of our Vanlife Pets Series, we’re diving deep into the top 10 safety and health concerns for dogs living the nomadic lifestyle. From overheating in hot vans to freezing temps in winter, rural vet emergencies, and parasites in new regions, we cover it all.We’ll talk real-world experiences, practical tips, and what we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) about keeping our dogs safe and healthy while traveling full-time. Whether you're already living the #vanlifewithdogs or planning your first road trip, this episode is a must-watch for any traveling pet parent.Topics we cover:Heatstroke risk in summer vansHypothermia and paw injuries in freezing tempsAccessing vet care on the roadDealing with emergencies in remote areasWildlife encounters, toxic plants, roadkill dangersPreventing parasites (fleas, ticks, worms)Injury from terrain or sharp objectsDehydration on long drive daysStaying on top of vaccinations and meds👉 Hit subscribe and join us for part 1 of our Vanlife Pets Series—because your dog deserves to adventure safely.🔗 Links in This Video:Arizona Rattlesnake Aversion Training:https://arizonarattlesnake.com/Waggle:https://mywaggle.com/BringFido:https://www.bringfido.com/Crystal Bay Hotel Saint Pete FLhttps://g.co/kgs/xt8Wo8bAll Creatures Pet Lodge Oviedo FLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/hmb4Tv7HW7M2FiPU8#VanlifeDogs #VanlifeWithPets #TravelingWithDogs #NomadicPets #DogsofVanlife #VanlifeSafety #RoadlifePups #VanDogAdventures #FullTimeVanlife #TravelDogTips #VanlifePodcast #PetSafetyOnTheRoad #OverheatingDogs #VanlifeChallenges #AdventureDogs

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(20)

When Work camping Goes Wrong: Steph’s Story

When the dream of life on the road turns into a nightmare, this episode of The Knock dives into the hidden dangers of work camping and the harsh realities solo travelers often face behind the scenes....

27 Nov 20251h 17min

Certified BA, Heidi “Spooky Amaryllis” A True Houseless Hero

When her community was in danger, she acted. 46-year-old artist and vehicle dweller Heidi Forcher, known online as Spooky Amaryllis, was working her booth at a Seattle market when a deranged man began...

23 Okt 20251h

Van Life Reality Check: Housing Crisis, Homelessness & A Pet Sitting Gone Wrong

In Episode 18 of The Knock: Waking Up Van Life, we sit down with our guest Calista, who has been living in her sedan for the past three years while navigating serious health issues. Despite working an...

18 Sep 20251h 21min

Vanlife Alternatives to Public Lands: House Sitting & Remote Work for Nomads

🚐 Vanlife isn’t always sunsets and freedom, sometimes the hardest part is just finding a safe place to sleep.With public lands closing, overcrowded campsites, and rising city restrictions, overnight ...

11 Sep 20251h 22min

Working On The Road, POPEVO Explained: Van Life Solutions Part 3

Think you need Wi-Fi or a fancy rig to fund your Van life? Think again. Katie lives and works full-time out of a minivan while running oversized load escorts across the country as a certified POPEVO (...

21 Aug 20251h 7min

Camp For Free! How To Make an Income Work Camping: Van Life Solutions Part2

Work camping is one of the most effective ways to stay on the road without paying for campsites and still make money. In this episode of our Nomad Solutions series, we talk to two real vanlifers with...

9 Aug 20251h 1min

Pet Sitting: A Hidden Lifeline for Nomads, Van Life Solutions Part 1

Van life Solutions in a Changing World a limited podcast series for nomads, full-time travelers, and van lifers facing the growing restrictions on vehicle dwelling and public land access.With laws lik...

1 Aug 20251h 18min

Why Some Vanlife Creators Go Viral (And Others Don’t) | Real Talk About Content, Image, and Survival

Why do some Vanlife creators go viral overnight while others struggle for years to be seen? In this episode, we sit down with creators Bunny, Kyla, and the couple behind Rangeless to talk honestly abo...

17 Jul 20251h 43min