Make sure to use a kennel for travel. It also confines and relaxes the pooch if he gets hurt. I often wondered how I would get my dog out if something happened when we were chukar hunting.He had so much drive he blew out his knee. This got progressively worse. The ability to read the dog is important. Know when to rest. Never take a 100lb. lab chukar hunting regardless of his condition and stamina.It's just too hard on them. I'm at the point where I would much rather have him as a pet than the huntin fool that he is.