Many people worry about their pets when they leave on vacation, and would be happier sharing their holiday with the family dog in tow. In order to make this as comfortable as possible, there are a few things to keep in mind.
1- Does your dog want to travel? Is he calm in new situations? Is he healthy? House-trained? Will your dog be quiet if left alone? If your dog is stressed out, the owners will be stressed out too.
2- What do you plan to do on your vacation? If your plan is to visit parks and vistas, where the dog can come along, great! But if you have to leave your pet alone in a strange hotel room all day long while you site-see, he’s not going to be very happy about it.
3- How will you be traveling? If you fly, will you be taking taxies once you arrive (many do not allow pets) or are you renting a car (be sure to check whether or not pets are allowed).
4- What are your hotel’s polices on dogs? Is there an extra pet fee? A limit on size? A limit on the number of pets you can bring? Are you able to leave him unattended?
5- It goes without saying that you need to make sure you clean up after your dog. Also, be courteous about the room, and wipe off any dirt or sand from his paws before letting him back into the room.