Taking the dog on vacation.

[srplus]

Taking the dog on vacation.

Anybody have any good ideas about taking the dog on vacation. We have boarded her but it is too much like doggie jail to me. The problem is where we are going the pet friendly accommodations are really hard to find.

I had thought about finding some vets in the areas we are going and just letting her sleep there. Any useful ideas are appreciated. She is about a 65 pound chocolate lab.

 

[greytandy]

Taking the dog on vacation.

Anybody have any good ideas about taking the dog on vacation. We have boarded her but it is too much like doggie jail to me. The problem is where we are going the pet friendly accommodations are really hard to find.

I had thought about finding some vets in the areas we are going and just letting her sleep there. Any useful ideas are appreciated. She is about a 65 pound chocolate lab.

Where are you going? We take our two aging greyhounds with us to pet-friendly B&Bs. There are more pet-friendly places than you think.

 

[DenverCruiser]

A new popular trend are doggie day-cares. Tons of fun for the dogs as they are socializing with other dogs all day in playgrounds and pools during the day & kennel at night. I would look into this if I were you. I used to use one in Denver for my two labs and could even look into how they were doing via live computer feed video's.

 

[srplus]

We are open for a location...

however, due to time constraints we will be sticking to the southeast USA and can prolly travel to western north carolina to the outer banks as far as north... really want to get out of florida.

dog friendly is the key. ideas and specifics would be great.

thanx

 

[alvarorb]

Check the web.
My wife found a book on traveling with a dog in California. It lists all the hotels by city that are pet friendly. San Francisco is pretty amazing a lot of the hotels there are pet friendly.

When we can't take her. We leave here here:

http://www.waghotels.com/

It's a very impressive dog hotel.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[Jetboy]

A new popular trend are doggie day-cares. Tons of fun for the dogs as they are socializing with other dogs all day in playgrounds and pools during the day & kennel at night. I would look into this if I were you. I used to use one in Denver for my two labs and could even look into how they were doing via live computer feed video's.

that's what we do with our boxer. It's about 2 acres seperated into a couple secitons. the aggressive dogs like rotties or pits get their own pen and dont ever go in with the general population. the rest of the dogs are divided by size and play together. they have lots of grass and trees ect. it's like a vacation for the dog. She loves it. It costs about 15/night including food (they will seperate and feed your pup your own food if you prefer) and there is 24hr supervision. Plus it's nice because there's no guilt, and no need to worry whether she's safe and healthy. might be cheaper than the extra you will pay for lodging.

 

[greytandy]

www.letsgopets.com
www.petswelcome.com
www.dogfriendly.com
www.travelpets.com

 

[calamaridog]

If your dog is crate trained then several hotel chains will welcome you.

 

[grrlscout89FJ62]

I believe most Motel 6's allow pets. In addition, there are several books on travelling with your dog that include directories if pet-friendly accomodations, restaurants, and sights.

 

[CJF]

Way more hotels/motels than you might think will accept dogs. We've done three cross-country trips with our 50lb Aussie/Lab; never had a problem finding a place. We stayed at La Quintas, Holiday Inns, lots of Best Westerns, etc. (Note: Even within a given national chain, whether they'll allow dogs often varies from location to location.)

Get the AAA TourBooks for the states you'll be visiting, period. They tell *exactly* which places do/don't accept pets.

"Woof!"

Curtis

 

[srplus]

thanx CJF

as a cruiser owner and therefore almost mandatory AAA member; i appreciate that lead. It's not like I haven't been googling my brains out.


Any further help is appreciated.

 

[rusty_tlc]

There are definatly a lot more places taht accept dogs nowdays. We used to travel with an RV so we could bring our dogs along, just a thought for next time RV rentals are availble.

When we travel we pick up those hotel directories you find in the lobby. We keep them in the car so we can start calling for room reservations around three or four oclock, while we are on the road. Cell phones are the best thing ever invented when you are traveling.

Funny thing is hotels usually ask what kind of dog, I think because they don't like large breeds. I tell them the truth, he's a poodle.

 

[CandyPants]

Pet friendly B&B's

Try this site...it has a bunch of B&B's that not only accept, but some that even welcome dogs.

http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/pets.htm

 

[srplus]

thanx for the advice... she needs a vacation too.

Anyone have anywhere 'special' they have stayed in the SE with their dog that they would like to share?

 

[srplus]

Any place special where wifey and the dog and I should visit in the SE?

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Our dog goes with us and we've found Super 8's don't have a problem with them, costs an extra $10. They always say "Your dog has to be with you all the time, can't be left in the room alone" and we reply "Yep, except for dinner she'll be with us." Never had anyone say no to that.

 

[cruiser88]

trully when we used to travel and stay in a motel we never bothered telling them and they never knowed about it.blue heelers can be quiet

 

[Rice]

If going to the NC mountains how about camping? Black Mountain campgroud, Mount Mitchell, Hemlock, all allow pets if leashed. Others we;ve stayed at on the Parkway are the same.

2nd thought is Red Roof Inn. All allow dogs as far as I know.

3rd thought ... when we have to leave ours home we get a house sitter to come keep them. Mostly I can get former students to care for them rather than kennel them.

 

[PortFJ62]

Any place special where wifey and the dog and I should visit in the SE?

We went on vacation in the outer banks off NC coast. Beautiful place, not to commercial. NO MCDEATHS OR BURGER Queens. Rented a nice house 1min walk from the water on both sides. Took our 2 dogs as well. Some areas you can drive on the beach. midgettrealty.com. House was awesome, 700 for 1 week. 3 bedrooms large den, deck, the works.

 

[spressomon]

We take our Standard Poddle with us all the time; just got back from SF matter of fact. If the weather is cool he is quite happy to stay in the LC at night...kind of his doggy condo . I just make sure he has plenty of water, like home, and if dog friendly motels are not available we try to stay in motels that allow us to park close to our room so that it is easier to keep an eye on him; even better if its covered parking. And a motel that is within a mile or so of a park so I can walk him.