Vacationing with your dog can't get any better. Whether it is on a long trip or a stay over at the local beach, many hotels have opened their doors for the favorite pooch. After all, your dog is part of your family. Many establishments are dog friendly hotels, so take yours along. Feel uncomfortable walking down a road? Have your dog beside you.
When you are driving to your destination there are things for you to consider for your dog's comfort. Bring a favorite blanket or bed so your dog can smell home. Frequent stops are a must and plenty of water is needed. Every city you travel to has dog parks. Make sure your best friend has exercise as well.
Some additional things to do while traveling with your dog.
- Make sure your pets have identification tags with contact information.
- Get papers from your vet with all current vaccinations.
- Check where vets, dog parks, and dog services are in your vacation city.
- Bring a photo of your dog for retrieval in case it gets lost.
- Bring plenty of water, food, treats and bowls.
- Check with the hotel to ask about restrictions and additional costs.
- Bring a possession of your dog's such as a favorite toy, bed or crate.
- Don't leave your dog in a car when it's hot outside and always give cross ventilation through the windows.
Hotels offer many things to the pampered pet and owner. Some offer pet sitters when you have to leave them. Others offer pet friendly grass areas three stories up, grooming, dog walking, and administering medication. Some luxury hotels even offer spa cuisine, indoor swimming, personal fitness, and pampering services for, yes, your dog. The key is to define what you are looking for in your joint vacation. Some excellent websites for this purpose are listed below with a brief description.
A comprehensive site listing pet friendly hotels by city. Within the hotel description is the pet policy and additional cost.
A comprehensive site listing pet friendly hotels by city. The listing includes extra pet fees and assessments in an easy to read format.
Some pet friendly hotel chains are: Hilton, Marriot, La Quinta, Holiday Inn and Choice Hotels. Make sure you call to confirm the policy hasn't changed. How fun this could be taking your dog with you on a family vacation. Running with your pooch in an impressive dog park or simply walking down the street bring pleasure to both and the perfect vacation.
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