Stay safe and courteous when sharing your next trip with your pup.
Earlier this week I wrote about planning a trip with your pets. This article will cover tips and etiquette for vacationing with your dogs.
Car Rides
- Remember to take enough breaks to let your dogs stretch their legs and potty.
- Have snacks and water handy so your pups don’t get hungry or dehydrated.
- Be careful when leaving your dogs in the car when it’s warm out. Cars can heat up to a dangerous level even if it’s only 60 degrees outside.
- Create a Rescue Tube to attach to crates with important information that would be invaluable in a car accident.
Hotel
- When you arrive, check the floor carefully for medication. Dangerous pills are often dropped under the bed or behind nightstands.
- If your dog will spend time on the bed, use a blanket to guard against fur.
- Don’t leave your pets in the room unattended. This is against most hotels’ pet policies.
- Be mindful of people and dogs you encounter in the hallways and elevator. As hard as it is to believe, not everyone wants to say hi to our pets!
- Pick up after your dog. People who don’t scoop poop are a major reason why many hotels start banning pets.