I am looking for a good bowl to use for my dogs water while travelling long hours in the car. The bowl we use at home is not sturdy enough and water is constantly spilling from it. Does anyone know of a travel friendly/safe water bowl?

A dog can go without food for a few days and then will eat when it is hungry. Just stop giving your dog your food and at its normal feeding time give it a bowl of its food. If it does not eat it, take the food away. Then 24 hours later put the bowl of food out for the dog. If it has not eaten it within ten minutes take it away and then 24 hours later put the bowl of food out for the dog again. By now the dog should be happy to eat what it is given.

a gallon jug with a solution of little bleach and mostly water

You should pick the elevated dog bowl for cleaner feeding area. You clean the surface of the feeder table rather than the floor. In addition, the elevated dog bowl can minimize the behavior of dogs that like to splash in their water bowls.

The benefit of travel bowls is that they can be folded or made into smaller s, which can be great for anytime that you take your dog to the park or on vacation. Also, they are not expensive and you can buy them for $5-$10.

The main types of dog bowls include: plastic bowls, stainless steel bowls, ceramic bowls, travel bowls, elevated bowls, and automatic bowls.

Actually there is. You will be happy to know that there are several brands of spill proof water bowls for dogs. I will send you a few links so that you can check them out.

http://www.gundogsupply.com/buddy-bowl-spill-proof-water-bowl.html

http://store.greatamericanspillproof.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Water-Hole-Bowl-Anti-Splash/dp/B0002DGVW6

I will send you a few sites to browse through; however keep in mind the size of the dog before buying a set.

http://www.poshpuppyboutique.com/Ceramic_Glass_Dog_Bowls_s/376.htm?searching=Y&sort=3&cat=376&show=30&page=1

http://www.doggiecoutureshop.com/Dog_Ceramic_Bowls_s/226.htm

Heated bowls are ideal for outdoor pets. In order to keep your dog/cats water from freezing in cold temperatures, heated bowls are the only way to go. Make sure to look for one with a "anti-chew" cord protector to further ensure your pets safety.

An automatic waterer is a tool that systematically dispenses your dogs water. They are a great tool to ensure your dog stays hydrated at all times. They are especially beneficial for families who may not be in the home for long periods during the day. Water continuously circulates through a filter, keeping the water fresh and bacteria free.

It's possible that your dog is drinking a lot of water while you are out - there are water bowls that replenish themselves a bit like the water dispensers you find in an office, I found one here http://www.petstore.com/Petmate_Petmate_Caf%C3%A9_Dog_Automatic_Feeders_Waterers-Petmate_(Doskocil)-DK24405-DGBFAU-vi.html they are not that expensive and you will probably get some peace of mind while you are out.