Comments on: Pet Friendly Travel Tips: How To Prepare Your Hotel Room For Your Dogs

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:34:46 +0000

In reply to Liz.

Liz shoot us an email and we will be more than happy to reply with all of the pet traveling tips that we have used for years :) lauren@theconstantrambler.com :)

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:26:55 +0000

In reply to Liz. Oops! I meant to say a 10-WEEK work stint...Not 10 months! LOL.

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:25:38 +0000

Hi Lauren, I love your article, and I was relieved to come across it, as my husband and I are going to have to start taking our dog with us to hotel rooms while we are out working in different states. My mom-in-law enjoys having him with her for a companion while we are away, but he has started to show signs of anxiety separation ever since we got back from a 10-month work stint, (if we run to the store, or are gone overnight visiting my parents), so I can imagine what it will be like from here on out, when we leave to go and work for weeks and/or months on end. We’ve decided that it’s time to start taking him with us, and besides that, we miss him so badly when we’re away from home. However, I have concerns about him barking and howling, while he is left alone in the room for several hours, while we’re out inspecting houses. We will never be leaving him alone all day, only for a few hours in the mornings or afternoons. I am afraid that if a hotel attendant or hotel guests hear him, that we would end up getting kicked out of the room. Our dog has never stayed in a hotel room before, either. Any suggestions other than what you have already suggested in your article to prevent barking? What are your thoughts on anti-anxiety pet meds? I have never used any, and would rather not…We just can’t afford to get kicked out of hotel rooms and moving to other hotels. Thank you very much for your time and suggestions, I greatly appreciate it!

By: Mr. Steve

Mr. Steve — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:35:33 +0000

Its nice that the travel tips are great for prepare hotel rooms for dogs when travelling.

By: Miss Angel

Miss Angel — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:13:16 +0000

i am glad that you have shared so much info for traveling tips and hotels room for that.

By: Pet Friendly Accommodation

Pet Friendly Accommodation — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:00:42 +0000

Som pet friendly hotels are very good at providing comforts for your dog such as a blanket, bowl and a bone, certainly in the high end hotels. My top tip though for travelling with your dog is to plan ahead. Do your research before you go looking for dog friendly restaurants, beaches and attractions so that you don’t feel tied down by your dog whilst you’re away.

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:27:59 +0000

In reply to Karen Dawkins. Well, that's a tough situation to handle sometimes. It's why we recommend leaving the room for 10 minutes or so then returning. Normally a dog flips out because of separation anxiety or boredom. If you leave then come back they know they aren't going to be abandoned. We also bring familiar blankets and toys so it feels like home to them . This also makes them more comfortable and less likely to flip out. You can also leave them with snacks like busy bones and other chew toys that take a little while to chew through.

By: Karen Dawkins

Karen Dawkins — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:45:04 +0000

We’re just beginning to explore the idea of pet travel. What do you do if the dog decides to flip out while you’re gone? Any advice specific to the first time hotel pet traveler?

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:58:34 +0000

In reply to Beckah. Great Point! We normally stay in the suburb of a city so those hotels typically have a pet area, but we have run into that when staying at a hotel in the heart of a city.

By: Beckah

Beckah — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:15:38 +0000

Great advice guys!! We ALWAYS travel with my 2 girls (half chihuahua/half jack russell mutts) and they do great. And we do much of the same things. #1, 6 and #10 are probably the MOST important in my opinion. Nothing worse than the maid letting them out!

One thing I have to add though, only after a terrible pet stay in Atlanta. (Avoid the Peachtree Wyndham in downtown Atlanta if you have dogs with you.) When booking a pet friendly hotel, ask about an area to walk them. I never would have thought this an issue as we have stayed in LOTS of pet friendly rooms and never had a problem until last summer. It was upon check in, at 10PM in the rain, that when I asked the hotel clerk at the Wyndham, where the pet walk was and I was told to walk 4 blocks to Olympic Park! Alone, at night, at 5′-0″, unarmed! Needless to say, we had a rough week at this hotel. So I have now added to our list of questions when booking a pet-friendly hotel… do you have a pet run or walking area? or at least a median in the parking lot? or something??

Thanks for another great read!