| If you are a frequent traveler and animal | | | | |
| owner, you are probably aware that there | | | | policies are. The more research that you do |
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| are pet friendly motels that you can bring | | | | |
| your dog or cat to while you are on the | | | | or travel destination, the more comfortable |
| | | | your pet will be on the road. Also, if you |
| road. If you hate leaving your pets at a | | | | |
| boarding shelter while you are traveling, you | | | | are travelling by plane, don't forget to |
| | | | check with the airlines about their pet |
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| would be wise to find pet hotels along your | | | | policies. Many airlines require larger dogs |
| route so that your beloved family | | | | to be in a cage in the checked luggage |
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| members can stay with you. Many dog friendly | | | | section of the plane and also need to see |
| hotels allow canines up to a certain | | | | proof of animal licenses, especially when |
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| weight with no extra deposit. Some pet | | | | travelling to a foreign country. Smaller |
| friendly motels do require a deposit, and | | | | dogs and cats can sometimes be carried on |
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| larger pets and reptiles are not | | | | to the plane in a pet carrier if the carrier |
| allowed.Before you book your rooms, check | | | | is small enough to fit under the plane's |
| that your pet friendly motels are accepting | | | | |
| | | | seat back.When you are preparing to leave |
| pets matching the weight of your animal. | | | | for your pet friendly hotel, be sure to pack |
| Some pet hotels will require that you keep | | | | along |
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| the animal in a cage in your room, and most | | | | some portable pet bowls and enough food and |
| dog friendly hotels insist that your | | | | water supply for your pet to last for |
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| canine is kept on a leash at all times when | | | | the duration of your trip. You might also |
| it is outside of your room. There are | | | | want to bring a small blanket or toy from |
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| many websites that are specialize in pet | | | | home to remind your pet of the scents of |
| friendly hotel or condo rentals, with easy to | | | | their home. If you are driving to your |
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| | | | destination, you might want to search for |
| use guides to help you to find the best | | | | dog parks along your route or plan for |
| lodging that is both convenient for you and | | | | |
| | | | stops to walk your dog for at least 30 |
| comfortable for your animals.If you plan to | | | | minutes to release their energy. If you are |
| be away for long periods of time, you might | | | | |
| reconsider bringing | | | | travelling with a cat, consider bringing a |
| | | | portable litter box that your cat can use on |
| along your animal to pet friendly motels. | | | | |
| Some animals do better at home with a | | | | the road or in your hotel room. Most |
| | | | importantly, be sure your pets are secure in |
| sitter or in a boarding facility than | | | | |
| traveling around to various pet hotels. When | | | | your vehicle and won't pose a hazard to the |
| you | | | | driver.J.J. Nielson is a successful graphic |
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| reserve a room at dog friendly hotels, you | | | | |
| will want to ask what the policies are | | | | |
| | | | worked closely with prominent dog |
| regarding animals, and whether there is a | | | | behaviorists and leads her own pack of |
| deposit. Most overnight lodging | | | | animals at |
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| establishments will always allow seeing-eye | | | | home. |
| or service dogs no matter what their pet | | | | |