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Vacationing and Travel
Going on Vacation
If you are going on vacation are you prepared to take your pup/dog with you?  Do you
have someone to come in and watch them, stay with them or someplace that you trust
to board them?  Being a puppy/dog parent has alot of responsibilities and it is best to
decide ahead of time as much in advance as possible what you are happy doing.

We used to travel all the time with all our furbabies.  These days we
have far too many to take every one of them with us (would be nice
but alas no one will have us all @ once LOL).  Along the way I have
gathered a few helpful ideas to make traveling a bit easier and will
share them with you.
Traveling with your Puppy/Dog.
  • Pros and Cons.
  • Pro~ your pup/dog is with you and you know how it is doing.
  • Con~your pup/dog is with you and you have to be sure everything is going
    right.
  • Whether your pup/dog enjoys and is a good travel companion would also
    be a pro or a con.
Preparation
  • Safety
    It is best to decide ahead of traveling how your pup/dog is going to travel.  While
    some people allow their dogs to roam around the car with them I have always felt
    it best to be prepared for the worst and recommend having them in a crate which
    should also be secured at least with a seatbelt.  I also make sure that they have a
    collar and tags on to identify them should I be unconcious from an accident or
    during the aftermath they get loose and take off during the confusion.
  • Documentation
    If you are traveling out of state it is Federal Law that you need Rabies
    documentation and a current health certificate(less than 10 days old).  Some
    states don't bother to ask for it if you are stopped but again it has always been
    my mindset to be prepared for everything.  Make sure your dog at least has its
    Rabies tag on its collar.  Documentation refers to paperwork tho and that is what
    most States want to see.  If you are traveling outside of the country you need to
    check specifically with the other country to find out what exactly is needed.  Your
    vet is a great resource for finding out who you need to contact.
  • Lodging
    Not all hotels and motels allow pets.  Many only allow you a smaller sized pet
    (most allow for cocker spaniels!) if you have reservations in advance and place a
    pet deposit.  You can NOT just leave your pup/dog in the car while you go
    inside.  Not only is that unkind but depending on the elements your pup/dog
    could die from the heat/cold.
  • Restrictions
    Plan ahead and find out if there is any restrictions for you with your pup/dog.  
    You can usually call ahead to where you are staying and speak to the hotel to
    find out what the local laws are.  Be prepared with documents, food, water,
    dishes, toys and a great idea is to have a travel crate wherever you are so that
    the pup/dog feels safe and secure as well.
Boarding
So you have decided it's not the right situation to bring your pup/dog along with you
while you are away and now you need to find a facility to board them.
  • Where to find one.
  • My best recommendation is to ask around for friends and family who have
    pets.  My experience is they are the ones who know the scoop on the
    areas you are in and can tell you about how they were treated.
  • How to decide if they are a good facility.  I have worked for several vets who also
    had boarding facilities and some of them were great and others I wouldn't have
    housed my worst enemy in.  Here are some things I know to look for.
  • Courtesy~ I want them to be warm and friendly to both me and my
    pup/dog so they need to have at least courtesy both on the phone and in
    person.
  • Ability to answer your questions~ they are the ones responsible for my
    beloved pup/dog and if they can't answer my questions what would they do
    if faced with an emergency.  The entire staff should be knowledgeable (the
    one and only exception being someone who is brand new and even then
    they should be able to help you by at least directing you to someone who
    can answer your questions.
  • Cleanliness~ this is my pup/dog's home away from home and it needs to
    be as clean as it can be.  Disease likes filth and disorganization leads to
    filth, always and I mean always look in the corners and behind the doors.  I
    have worked with various staff members and this area is often neglected
    by people who truly don't care about cleanliness.
  • Tour the area~ ask to see where your pup/dog is going to be housed.  
    Have them show you not just once but more than once as its easy for them
    to offer you a tour when they know things are ready for the public but come
    during a time when they are busy too.  While you might expect to wait a bit
    while they take care of other customers they should NOT keep you waiting
    too long as if they do chances are the conditions behind that closed door
    aren't too nice.  
  • I will forewarn you tho, kennels are loud and they often don't
    smell very nice no matter how clean they are.  Keep in mind
    dogs make stink and the more dogs there are the more potential to
    stink being present.  However the staff member should never walk by
    a soiled dog/cage and not address it even if you are there with them.
  • Where they house the pups/dogs~ ask them the dimensions of the
    area where your pup/dog will be housed.  They should be housed alone or
    with your other pet (depending on personalities) unless being exercised in
    a "play" program. (recommended only for dogs you know are very social).  
    Insist on seeing the area your pup/dog is in.  If you think the cage is too
    small ask to be upgraded to a larger one.  Dogs do not mind size of area
    so long as it is enough for them to lay down and stretch out and an area
    for them to eat in.
  • Where they walk the pups/dogs.~Very important and often the most
    overlooked as well.  You need to see the area where your pup/dog will be
    walked.  if it is not generally clean and it is not fenced in ~ DON'T
    board your pup/dog there!  NO exceptions.  Without a fence a run away
    pup/dog could result in a tragedy if they slip the leash, without having the
    area cleaned of urine and feces regularly disease and pests (parasites)
    will be rampant.
  • Require Vaccinations.  State laws require Rabies vaccinations to protect
    humans.  Dog and Cat owners need to have other vaccinations done on
    their pets to protect the pets.  For a pup/dog they need to require DHPPC
    or DHPPL (distemper, hepatitis, parvo parainfluenze and either corona or
    lepto) as well as Bordetella (kennel cough).  This keeps your dog healthy
    from most common illnesses and if everyone boarded there is protected it
    is less likely to be spread.
  • Offer Extras~ I have mixed feelings about places that offer "extras" for a
    fee.  If it is an extra that means the rest of the pets aren't given it.  
    Shouldn't they be offering all basic services for all boarders?  Afterall what
    does their fee cover?  Be sure and ask how often your dog is walked and
    what if any play time they get.  Things like having their teeth brushed or
    having them groomed fancy (your dog should be returned to you as clean
    as it arrived there for NO additional fees in my opinion) is a bit different.  If
    the dogs are only walked twice a day do you really want to use this facility
    and pay them extra just to walk them once more?  Will they actually walk
    your pup/dog once more?
Pet Sitters
One of the best resources for finding a pet sitter is again friends, family and your vet.  
Sometimes they have staff members who do that on the side and can give a good
recommendation to you.
If you are using a professional make sure that they are licensed and bonded.  Have
them meet you and your pet ahead of pet sitting and ask them lots of questions.  Make
sure your pup/dog gets along with them.  Decide if you are comfortable with them
staying with your or if they are to just come in to walk/care for your pup/dog while you
are gone.
Professional pet sitters should be able to tell you what their fee covers and you need to
let them know if you want/need them to do more than that so you can pay them
accordingly and your pup/dog gets what it needs.
  • How Often do they walk the pet
  • How Often do they feed the pet
  • Is there play time or grooming/brushing sessions.
  • Will they be in your home alone or do they allow visitors (friends or family with
    them).  Get details and decide if you are comfortable with  that.
  • Are there other pets with them when they visit your home?  (get details of what
    and vaccines etc)
  • Do they have a relationship with your vet?  If there was a crisis what do they do?
If you are having a friend or family member do you a favor and take care of your
pup/dog you still need to ask them the above questions but you also need to be specific
with them about what you need/expect from them.  Also be sure to introduce them to
any neighbors who might be keeping an eye on your home.  Leave their name and your
telephone number with your vet (ask them to put it in your file) as well as instructions as
to what (Heaven forbid!) you want done in an emergency situation.  It has been my
experience if you discuss this with your vet ahead of time they are more willing to work
with your pet care giver then if it is suddenly sprung on them that you are not here but
your pup/dog needs help.
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