Comments on: What Makes a Great Pet-Friendly Destination?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:44:18 +0000

I love your tip about renting a house. It never occurred to me because I assumed it was MORE moneu than a hotel. I will absolutely look into it.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:48:22 +0000

Are there really still hotels that have smoking rooms? I think they have been abolished everywhere in Canada now, with the exception of Quebec. Clearly I need to get out more.

So far any traveling we have done with our dog has involved camping. I am just not sure yet about bringing her to a hotel room. She can be overly anxious in new spaces and I’d hate to get in trouble if she started barking at every bump in the night, or every voice in the hall. Camping is fun for all of us though and I am really looking forward to summer to get out there again!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:38:48 +0000

We too like renting a house. It’s the best way for us to enjoy our vacation. Neither one of us is comfortable leaving the dogs home.

Our best vacation was when our daughter got married in Florida, we rented a house on a canal in St. Petersburg. Since we were just relaxing and getting ready for a wedding Sampson always had someone around him and on the day of the wedding and the day of the rehearsal he stayed by himself but by that time he was comfortable in the house.

I noticed a lot of hotels have weight restrictions and your dog must be crated when you are gone restrictions, which are total turn offs for me.

By: Peggy Frezon

Peggy Frezon — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:02:15 +0000

A good question. One of the main problems traveling with our dog I think is dining. Some hotels say that you can’t leave the dog in the room alone, and even if you could I’m pretty sure Kelly would bark the whole time we were away. I think in-room pet sitters might be our only solution.

I’m pretty sure one of the dogs in that video is a goat.

By: melF

melF — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:41:22 +0000

Wonderful post Pamela. I think it’s hard to imagine myself traveling anywhere with my dogs. Unfortunately, in the “house of special needs dogs”, a trip anywhere requires a lot of planning, and in some cases a lot of unnecessary stress for Daisy and Lady (I think Jasper would love it.)

But, the idea of renting a home somewhere that allows us all to enjoy a bit of down time sounds lovely. I may have to check that out. Thanks for the idea!

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:19:26 +0000

We’ve learned that traveling with the dogs means we have to be able to pace things at different rates for them. While Bunny and Morgan can go all day, Blueberry can’t, and Kuster needs a lot of activity for a while and then some down time. We’ll be traveling with them next month for the first time since we lost Lilac and added The Kus. I pray we don’t get kicked out of our hotel! I know the girls will be good travelers, and Kuster did great on his own, but how he’ll do with all of us there together remains to be seen.

One thing I’d say to check when you travel with your dog is to check for any BSL that might exist. It wasn’t something we ever gave a thought to before we had the Shepherds, but it matters a little more now. You also need to be sure to really watch your dog when you travel. A tired dog can get into trouble a lot more easily.

By: Kolchak & Jodi

Kolchak & Jodi — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:33:21 +0000

Kol’s greatest thrill in life is a balcony, high over the city, so I always ask if the balcony is fully enclosed with glass or if it’s just a metal railing. He’s small enough to squeeze through a railing, so I’m not taking any chances. I also tend to ask how close the nearest independent pet store, since we feed raw and I pick up food when I get there. Felix is a tad reactive, so I prefer hotels that don’t have the bedrooms right on the hallway, that way I can close him up in the bedroom and know he isn’t going to hear people coming/going and bark.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:13:32 +0000

I need a person(s) to care for the dogs at home so I’m able travel with the dog I choose – most likely Justus – a big boy with good house manners who loves a parade.
BTW, your video gives me an idea for a fundraiser for next year….

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:43:28 +0000

My dogs have simple needs for a getaway: a romantic walk across a beach on the Pacific Ocean and something dead to roll in. Needless to say we are at odds on where we go.

By: Georgia Little Pea

Georgia Little Pea — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:02:49 +0000

I’d love to travel more with Georgia now that she’s less noisy in cars and has lost her angst with strange dogs. Not sure she’ll like camping. Sleep on the ground? Yegods! I hate pet friendly places that have size/weight restrictions or that are decorated with white couches, glass tables, breakable knick-knacks and polished floors. Are they nuts?

Has Cape May given you the key to the city yet?