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You might be traveling over the river and through the woods, but in just a few short weeks it will be time for yet another family get together. This year you've decided to bring the family dog along to share the misery holiday cheer.
If you are making the trip by car, the American Kennel Club offers a few basic reminders to make your trip -- and your pet -- safe, happy and relatively sane.
Will your trip involve a hotel stay? Most hotels are now pet-friendly, but some demand an additional security deposit for potential damage (not that your dog would ever cause any damage, but...). Plan ahead so that you don't wind up sleeping in the doghouse (AKA the car -- on the side of the road). Check out this site before you make any travel plans with Fido.
Are you visiting a city you've never been to before? Probably not if you're visiting your family, but any dog owner would be interested in perusing the dog park website, which details dog-friendly parks in cities throughout the country.
Remember, traveling can be traumatic for dogs. They're creatures of habit and they get attached to their surroundings. Ease their anxieties by packing a favorite toy and blanket. And throw in a few of his favorite treats while you're at it.
And before you leave, make sure your dog is wearing a well-fitting (escape-proof) flat collar, with ID tags that have his home address, as well as any temporary address you might be using.
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