Dog Friendly Vacations - Five Tips

Article Title: Dog Friendly Vacations – Five Tips
Author: Dee Power

Many families these days consider their dogs a member of their
family, so when vacation time roles around they want a dog
friendly vacation.

1. Make sure your canine companion is up to date with their
vaccinations and that you have paperwork from your vet that
says so. Some hotels require documentation and if you arrive
to check in, after your vet has closed there's no way to get
it.

2. Your pet must have a strong collar, leash and ID tag and
should wear all three any time you're outside your car or hotel
room. Even if your dog is well trained to walk off leash at
home, in a new and strange environment, they may get
distracted. Make sure you put your cell phone number on the ID
tag. If you're not home, your home phone number won't do you
much good.

3. If you're traveling by car, take at least a gallon of water
for each day of the first few days of the trip. Remember to
pack a water bowl. Puppy pals drink a lot more water than you
might think and it's difficult for them to get enough to drink
out of a glass or bottle. Dehydration is not a good thing and
can lead to a sick dog and ruined vacation.

4. Prepare for emergencies. Have your vet's phone number
handy. Pack any medications for your dog. If your vet
approves pack medication for diarrhea, allergies, and motion
sickness. Take a few moments and do a web search to find an
emergency vet clinic in every location you visit. Make a note
of the vet's address, phone number and the nearest cross
streets. Take the list with you when you travel. You'll save
precious time.

5. Remember to have fun. Take your dog's favorite toy, chewie
and blanket. You can use the trip to teach him or her a few
new tricks. Or just snooze under a shady tree.

About The Author: If you plan on traveling with your dog this
summer find out more great tips at
http://www.brianhillanddeepower.com/doglover.html, The Dog
Lover's Guide to Traveling. Dee is the proud companion to
Rose, a four year old Irish Setter and Kate a two year old
English Springer Spaniel.

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