Check before you go out! SA (Service Areas) where you can take a break with your dog - Kanto region
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Service areas (SA) where you can take a break with your pet are the perfect place for such occasions.
There are now many dog runs all over the country, and there are an increasing number of spots where you can take a break and let your dog exercise.
This time, we will introduce some particularly recommended service areas on the Kan'etsu Expressway that you can stop by with your beloved dog.
Please use this as a reference when planning your drive!
Find the dog food that your dog will enjoy and help maintain its health!
1. Preparing for a long-distance trip with your dog and managing stress
◆ Advance preparation
When traveling long distances with your dog, advance preparation is very important.
Here we will explain in detail what you need to bring when traveling, how to check your dog's health, and how to maintain a good environment in the car.
■ What you need to bring
We recommend that you prepare the following items when traveling long distances!
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Water and food: Bring a water bottle or portable bowl for your dog so they can drink water regularly, and don't forget to bring their usual food too.
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A comfortable travel bed or blanket: To create a relaxing environment for your dog, it's a good idea to have a soft, comfy bed or blanket in the car.
- Toys and chews: Bring your dog's favorite toys and chews to help reduce stress during long trips!
■ Improvement of the in-car environment
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A safe carrier and seat belt: Make sure your dog is safe in the car with an appropriately sized carrier and seat belt harness.
This will help protect your dog in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
- Adjusting the temperature inside the car: Be careful not to let the temperature inside the car get too hot or too cold, and keep the temperature at a comfortable level for your dog. In particular, in the summer, it is easy for the inside of a car to overheat, so regular ventilation and proper use of air conditioning are important.
◆ Take regular breaks and manage stress
Proper rest and stress management are very important when traveling long distances with your dog.
Taking regular breaks will help keep your dog in good shape and reduce stress.
Here we'll explain how to take effective breaks and minimize stress for your dog.
■ When and how to take breaks
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Frequency of breaks: Generally, you should stop and take a break every 2-3 hours.
This prevents your dog from staying in one position for long periods of time and gives them a chance to stretch out.
- Resting in a safe place: When taking a rest, choose a safe place with little traffic, ideally a rest area or a park where you can let your dog roam freely on a lead.
■ Reduce stress for your dog
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Prepare the environment: Keep the car quiet and calm. Sudden noises and movements can startle your dog, so try to create a calm environment.
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Use your dog's favorite items: Bring along his favorite toy or blanket to help him feel comfortable in the car.
- Create a quiet environment: Loud noises can cause stress, so try to keep the environment in the car quiet.
2.1 SA with dog runs - Tomei/Shin-Tomei Expressway
In this chapter, let's take a look at the SAs in the Kanto region that have dog runs!
◆ NEOPASA Suruga Bay Numazu (Shin-Tomei Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes)
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Features: A relatively large dog run with separate areas for large and small dogs!
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Price: Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
* Ashigara PA (Tomei Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes)
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Features: The descent is divided into areas based on size, while the ascent has many slopes!
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Price: Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
◆ Fujikawa SA (Toumei Expressway, northbound)
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Special features: In addition to having waste bins and drinking fountains, there is a Ferris wheel in the service area that you can ride with your pet! It's sure to be a memorable experience with your dog!
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Price: Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
◆ Ayuzawa PA (Toumei Expressway, northbound)
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Features: A small dog run. There is a trash can for dog waste. There are benches so owners can take a break.
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Price: Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
2.2 SA with dog runs - Tohoku Expressway
◆ Nasu Kogen SA (Tohoku Expressway, southbound)
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Features: A dog run in the Nasu Highlands, which is characterized by its rich nature! It is surrounded by trees, so it has a lot of shade. It's perfect for summer!
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Price: Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
◆ Hasuda SA (Tohoku Expressway, northbound)
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Features: A compact dog run! It is divided into an area for small dogs and an area for medium and large dogs. The entire area is covered with grass, so your dog can walk freely!
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Price: Free
- Business hours : 9:00-17:00
Sano SA (Tohoku Expressway, northbound)
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Features: A dog run on a hilltop with a sense of openness! It's completely made of natural grass, so your dog will definitely love it!
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Price: Free
- Business hours : 7:30-18:30
2.3 SA with dog runs - Kan'etsu Expressway
◆ Takasaki SA (Kan'etsu Expressway, inbound and outbound lanes)
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Features: The only dog run on the Kan-etsu Expressway! The official name is Kan-etsu Expressway Takasaki SA (both inbound and outbound lanes) Dog Run.
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Price: Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
2.4 SA with dog runs - Chuo Expressway
◆ Dangozaka SA (Chuo Expressway, outbound)
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Features: There are separate areas for large and small dogs. There are also dog trash cans, which is convenient!
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Price : Free
- Opening hours : 24 hours
2.5 SA with dog run - Joban Expressway -
◆ Moriya SA (Joban Expressway, inbound and outbound lanes)
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Flush toilets for dogs are also available! : Doggie toilets, pet showers, and drinking fountains are also available!
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Price: Free
- Opening hours: 24 hours
3. 4 Foods Perfect for Long Outings
In this chapter, we will introduce four pet foods that are perfect for long outings such as drives!
◆ BAUWAW Treats Joint Support
Simple recipes with no unnecessary ingredients
It mainly uses domestic chicken and is seasoned with chicken oil and bonito flakes.
This is a feast that allows you to enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients with the soft, gooey texture that your partner will love.
Gluten-free snacks with a salt concentration of 0.1% or less
The recipe eliminates as many unnecessary ingredients as possible, so the salt concentration is less than 0.1%.
It's low in salt and gluten-free, making it a treat you can enjoy every day.
Contains ingredients that support healthy joints
It contains shark cartilage extract, which is rich in glucosamine, which is found in large amounts in joints, skin, and cartilage, and chondroitin, the production of which decreases with age.
◆ Proden Series Dental Bites DOG
Simply add a set amount to your daily diet to help support a healthy mouth.
Easy breath care and tartar removal with your daily snack
◆ No.2 Honshu Deer Antlers
An additive-free chewy snack made from rounded antlers of Honshu deer!
Not only is it a treat, but it also has many other benefits, such as preventing tartar, brushing your dog's teeth, and relieving stress.
You can also expect dental care such as stress relief, calcium intake, strengthening your teeth and jaws, removing plaque and tartar, and preventing bad breath.
◆ No.3 Honshu deer jerky
It is made in certified facilities that meet national hygiene standards that exceed "human grade."
Among facilities that ship meat for human consumption, our standards are among the highest in the country, so you can eat our meat with peace of mind.
Summary: For safe and secure additive-free food, come to Bow Wow Place!
This time we introduced SA (service areas) where you can play with your dog.
We hope you will have a wonderful time with your dog this spring.
In addition to the products introduced here, we also have a wide selection of additive-free, safe and secure dog food.
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