| > | | | | "business" in inappropriate places and cleaning up after |
| It is becoming more popular for pets to join the | | | | your dog. |
| family on their vacation. Travel destinations have | | | | There are several things you need to do to prepare |
| made it much easier to bring Fluffy, and many | | | | for a road trip with your pet. You need to be sure |
| actually cater to pets. | | | | your pet has been to the vet and has all his shots up |
| Everyone knows that people consider their pets as | | | | to date. You should have a record of his vaccinations |
| part of the family. Now it is becoming more common | | | | and make sure he is protected from Lyme disease, |
| to include pets in vacation plans and many travel | | | | heartworm and fleas. Remember to pack his pet |
| destinations are accommodating dogs and cats. Many | | | | vitamins. He will need a license and an identification |
| hotels, resorts and state parks allow dogs, although | | | | tag with all your information, especially a cell phone |
| there are certain restrictions, for example due to | | | | number since you will be away from home. It is a |
| health codes, dogs can dine with their families only at | | | | good idea to carry a first aid kit specifically for pets. |
| outdoor restaurants or cafes. It is obviously | | | | Make sure you have enough dog food and treats for |
| important that your dog is socialized and well | | | | the trip. It may be a good idea to buy bottled water |
| behaved, and remember, not everyone loves dogs! | | | | since some dogs can get sick from drinking water |
| Some of the top dog friendly resort towns include, | | | | they are not used to. Remember to pack a leash and |
| Carmel/Monterey, California | | | | towels for muddy paws. Also, bring favorite toys and |
| Asheville/Blue Ridge, North Carolina | | | | bags for cleaning up after your dog. If you will be |
| Portland, Maine | | | | staying in a hotel, bring a crate for your dog to sleep |
| Key West, Florida | | | | in or stay in if you have to leave him alone for any |
| Black Hills, South Dakota | | | | reason. |
| Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada | | | | Most people travel with their dogs, but some cat |
| Charlottesville, Virginia | | | | lovers bring their furry friends along on the family trip. |
| Cape May, New Jersey and | | | | Cats tend to be more attached to their territory so |
| Grand Canyon, Arizona. | | | | if you intend to travel with your cat, its a good idea |
| These are just a few of the vacation destinations | | | | to start taking them out when they are kittens. Start |
| that are pet friendly. There are many State Parks | | | | with brief trips and be sure to have a quality cat |
| and beaches that allow dogs but they are usually | | | | carrier. Have cat toys and a collar with an |
| required to be leashed. There are over 200 dog | | | | identification tag. Allow your cat some time to |
| friendly coastal beaches. San Diego is home to Dog | | | | explore his new surroundings. |
| Beach where dogs can run free without a leash, as | | | | There are many products available to make travel |
| long as they can get along with other dogs. | | | | with your pet easier. You can get car seats or seat |
| All dog friendly areas require that dogs are well | | | | belt harnesses for your dog. For dogs who love to |
| behaved. When asked, most officials described well | | | | go boating, there are doggie life vests. You can buy |
| behaved as pertaining to the dog and the dog owner. | | | | travel bowls and even portable dog potties and litter |
| For the dog, this means being calm around many | | | | boxes. You no longer have to feel guilty for leaving |
| people and other dogs, not barking excessively, not | | | | your pet in a boarding kennel while you enjoy a great |
| jumping on people and following commands of their | | | | vacation. Now your pet can enjoy the family vacation |
| owner. For the owner, well behaved means | | | | with the family. |
| controlling your dog, not allowing him to do his | | | | |