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| Henry and Charlie in New York. |
For some of us, our pets are like our family and we do not like to be separated from them for too long. When we travel, the only thing that really makes us want to go home is being able to see our two little dogs again. So while we do not always travel with our pets, we are always looking for opportunities like travel getaways weekend where we can bring our dogs along. However, traveling with pets is not a walk in the park. Here are our 10 tips for traveling with dogs to make your holiday pet friendly as enjoyable and stress possible.Call Ahead for the Hotel Plein Pets Policy
Sometimes hotels ahead as pets, but the hotel website are not always list all terms their company policy and sometimes pet friendly hotels are anything but. One of our pet peeves (pun intended) is when hotels "pets" do not allow pets to be left unattended in the room. We will not leave them alone all day, but it is rare that you can take your pets with you for each activity, in particular meals, such as breakfast or dinner at the hotel restaurant. In addition, the company exorbitant fees as $ 150 per pet per day indicate that the hotel is not really interested in having our pets visit.
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| Charlie like glamping too. |
We find it is better to call the hotel in advance and ask for the terms of their policy for pets, including (1) can they be left alone in the room, (2) they must be contained in a crate or pen when left alone, (3) what are the pet fee, and (4) -it dog friendly restaurants and activities nearby. Listen to other restrictions, as pets are not allowed on the furniture or are not allowed in public areas. Get the name of the person you speak. Once we called the hotel in advance and said the animals were allowed to be left unattended, but when we arrived we were given a policy saying the exact opposite. Since we had called ahead and was able to give the name of the person who told me the policy, we were allowed to leave them unattended as long as we left a number phone so we can be contacted immediately if there were complaints. We loved that when we left our hotel bill was a note saying it was a pleasure to have our dogs very well behaved visit. Our favorite dog-friendly hotel chain Loews Hotels. Loews Loves Pets (it says on their dog bowls) and they even have a separate room service menu for dogs, cats, and even birds. We were also lucky with Radisson, Best Western and Holiday Inn Express, though the pet policy varies by property, so be sure to call on the company's policy before booking room.
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Bring extra Delicious Food and Treats
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| Loews love pets and offers room service menu for pets. |
If your pet eats from a bowl is put in front of him, feeding on a trip can not be a problem. Our self-feed dogs all day when they are at home, rather than having planned meal times and everything is new and distracting, so it can be difficult to get them to eat their food demand when they have the opportunity. We bring a Tupperware chicken we cooked at home to mix in their food in small amounts to encourage them to eat when we want. Just be sure that you bring extra treats are something that your pet is used to, is healthy, and it is not too rich, you do not want to become sick.
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| Henry Charlie and Oregon. |
Charlie has a very bad habit of sometimes scream for a few minutes when we leave. This can be disconcerting and embarrassing for us and certainly is annoying to other guests if they happen to hear. We found that to give him Greenie , a sweet treat that takes minutes for him to eat, keeps busy for quite a while he forgets to be upset when it's done.
Bring the appropriate Equipment
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| Henry Charlie and feel safe when confined in their pen. |
Even if a hotel does not require pets to crated when left alone in the room, we found that we best when we limit our two small dogs in a pen dog . They become nervous during a stay in a place that is unknown. They are much more relaxed when we lock them in their familiar enclosure with pot pads, food and water, and their favorite dog beds and toys.
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| A Self animal seat keeps animals safe while driving. |
If you go on a road trip, we suggest using a animal car seat or animal safety belts to keep your pet safe in the car. While our dogs prefer to stay in our tours, this is not the safest place for them. We use a car seat for pets that is stabilized with the seat belt, led more connected to attach to their harness. For large dogs, you can use the pet seat belts to hold them in place and safe.
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| Henry Charlie and keep an eye on everything, we take pictures. |
It is important to use the right equipment when traveling by plane with animals as well. When our friend has moved cross country, she brought her cat with her on the plane. Online pet policy of the airline told to use a box with rigid walls, but when she arrived at the airport, she learned that she needed to be done with flexible walls so that could slide under the seat. We used carriers of soft animal face when we traveled by plane with our pets because they can travel in the cabin with us. Animals that need to travel in the hold to be contained in hard-sided crates.
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| Sometimes Charlie is a daredevil. |
It is important to keep them hydrated dogs. We carry with us a bottle of water and a collapsible water bowl so that our dogs always have access to water and Squeeze water bottle with a built-bowl which drains into the bottle for the car.
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| Henry and Charlie at Mission San Xavier del Bac. |
Although we have our dogs take care of business outside whenever possible, we always bring a supply of dog potty pads the hotel room. This way, if they decide to take care of business inside, they have a place to do it without damaging the hotel carpet.
When we bring our dogs traveling with us, we provide a dedicated bag in their supplies. We provide dog bowls for food and water, a water bottle, a collapsible water bowl Ziploc bag of dog food, Ziploc bag of treats, baked chicken Tupperware (we store in the refrigerator the hotel room), pot pads, sweaters or jackets if it's cold, dog travel-size shampoo and conditioner when dirty, and their favorite blankets and toys that make them feel more comfortable.
Walk the Perimeter
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| Fancy free on deck in Arroyo Hondo Vista Point. |
This may seem like a strange tip for pet travel, but it really works. Have you ever noticed that your dog is walking the perimeter of your garden? Dogs do this because they want to ensure that the boundaries of their family pack was not breached by an intruder. This makes them feel safe and able to relax. We tested this theory with our dogs when staying in hotels. Staying in a familiar hotel in a strange room can be stressful. We found this was particularly the case with our Yorkie, Henry, who is an alpha dog and is very protective of his pack of four. When we arrive at a new hotel, we walk the dogs around the perimeter of the hotel so they can become familiar with their new temporary home. We will also take a walk and into the hallway where our room was located. We found that our dogs are calmer and get comfortable in the room faster after traveling the perimeter.
Build in Dog-Friendly Activities
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| Charlie from white to orange to Sedona. |
No pet wants to travel with their family just to be left in the hotel room alone all day. If you are traveling with dogs, make sure your travel itinerary includes a number of dog-friendly fun activities so that your pet can feel included and have fun traveling too. We like to take them on a walk or hike in the morning, keep them active, so when we leave them alone in the afternoon to visit museums or go eat, they are tired and ready to nap, and we do not mind that we leave them alone. We also try to find pet dog restaurants for us to leave them alone as little as possible. It is an added bonus when we find museums that allow dogs. Many wineries are dogs, which is fun for us and them.
Slow Down
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| Photos means a walking break. |
When traveling with dogs, you may need to move at a slower pace than usual. When we travel, we like to do a lot and complete routes. However, this does not work so well when traveling with dogs, so we slow down, schedule fewer activities, and build in time walking fun for dogs. In addition, the frantic owners are frantic animal in doing everything in a calm and collected manner relaxed helps keep your pet so they can enjoy their travels too.
Pay Attention to Weather
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| Henry's not sure of the snow Crater Lake. |
It is much more difficult to move in extreme weather situations with pets. It is important to know the weather forecast before you leave and the time of the decision whether or not to bring your pet. If it's going to be hot, it will not be safe to leave them alone in the car. It may be difficult for them to walk because the hot pavement can burn their feet. You will also need to ensure you carry a lot of water so that your pet is not dehydrated. Extreme cold can also be stressful on dogs who are not used to this type of weather. You can bring sweaters or jackets for dogs that are not fans cold weather.
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| Henry Charlie and brave the wind in Monument Valley. |
The weather is also extremely important to consider when flying with pets. airlines do not allow pets to fly in the cargo hold if the temperature will be below or above certain points at any time during the day.
Make Sure Y our pet is healthy enough to transport
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| Henry's favorite part of a road trip is looking out the window. . . and fries. |
Before traveling with your pet, make sure it is current with all vaccinations and certifications. Your pet will be exposed to more opportunities to catch something while traveling at home and the stress of travel can also make them more susceptible to getting sick. If your pet is already in poor health, it can not be a good candidate for travel. Older dogs may also have a more difficult time traveling like a lot of walking could be hard on their joints and they may not be as active as they were in the past. Conversely, older dogs are sometimes easier to travel with because they are more relaxed and do not mind taking advantage of time alone in the room.
Bring a list of emergency Veterinarians
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| Henry Charlie and Montezuma Castle National Monument, just before Charlie inhaled a foxtail and we had to find a veterinarian. |
On a recent trip, one of our dogs became ill. We were up all night with him and he was an incredibly stressful situation. At 5:00 am, I decided to take it to a veterinary emergency center that I had found before leaving for our trip. The last thing you need is the added stress of having to find a place to take your pet when something goes wrong. Before leaving, do some research and make a list of veterinarians in each city you visit, preferably that are close to your hotel. Make sure this list includes an emergency veterinary hospital that is open 24 hours day.
Consider Leaving your pets at Home
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| Henry and Charlie will not talk to us if we go without them. |
We love to travel with our pets, but sometimes it is best to leave them at home. While our dogs love to be with us, traveling can be stressful for them. Stay in a strange room is stressful. Being left alone in the room or the car is stressful. Do not be on their regular schedule every day is stressful. As pets age, walking long distances becomes more difficult and can be painful. Traveling with dogs can also be stressful for humans, that can make for a less enjoyable. We emphasize that they are going to bark at an inappropriate time. We emphasize that we get a call from the hotel about bad behavior when left alone. We emphasize that they might have an accident. If the trip will be pleasant for humans and pets, by all means, take them. But if you are traveling with dogs will be more stress than pleasure, leave them at home.
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