Travelling with your Dogs
Pet-Friendly Travel Tips
If you are like me, undoubtedly, you HATE the thought of leaving your pooch at home when you travel. As more people travel with their pets, more hotels are becoming pet-friendly, making it more manageable to bring your furry friend along. Many hotels charge a pet fee, some per night, some per stay. Hotels may also have a limit on the number of pets or the size of dogs – it is best to connect with the hotel directly to find out their pet policy in this case.
Some things to consider – where you are going will there be a safe place to leave Fido if your day’s plans are not pet-friendly? Leaving your pooch in the car can be a dangerous option, and not every dog will settle comfortably in a hotel room. Not all hotels will allow a pet to be left unattended in the room. Although having our pets along is a joy, they can make travel more challenging.
Frequent stops will be necessary to let Fido stretch his legs and relieve himself. Many roadside stops have small grassy areas where you can take your pooch.
Pet Safety Concerns:
Keep your pooch safe in the car! Dogs are at risk in an accident, and like us, they should be properly secured. A safety-tested crate bolted down to your vehicle is ideal. If space does not permit, there are crash-tested harnesses that work with your vehicle’s seatbelts. Ensure your harness has gone through crash testing, not many of the models currently on the market have!
What to pack for your Pet:
Pack the essentials, but ensure you have plenty of food and treats, as well as toys, poo bags, an extra leash and collar, harness, etc. If your dog has a sensitive tummy, you may want to consider bringing water from home along. Make sure your pooch has up-to-date ID tags and that they are firmly attached to the collar/harness. Bringing a bed from home can help make your pooch feel comfortable and secure in new settings.
Packing for a road trip with your dog.
With some advance planning and proper preparation, you and Fido can enjoy hitting the open road!
Don’t forget your Pet First Aid Kit.
Work With the Dalmatians of Roguetrippers
If your Tourism bureau or hotel would like us to do a feature on your city or community… give us a howl. The Spotty Squad would love to partner with you to showcase your Pet-Friendly attractions, destinations, and accommodations.
Note: These dogs are well-trained, competition dogs. They travel around Ontario (and North America for obedience trials, rallies, competitions, sports, and much more. Visit the Bedlam Dalmatians website to learn about how successful these dogs are, the titles they have earned, and why they make for great travel partners.
