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Pet owners who want to go on a vacation have a some options for caring for their pets while they are on their trip. Two of the common options are bringing the pet along on the trip and using pet friendly hotels or boarding their pet, either somewhere near their home or somewhere near the hotel where they stay. The size and type of dog that you have could make one of these options more attractive than the other.
Pets that do not travel well might be best left in a boarding arrangement or with a dog sitter. Occasionally, bigger dogs may not be welcome even in many dog friendly hotels, as these do sometimes have limits on weight for the dogs that are allowed to stay with them. Consequentyly, if you make the decision to travel with larger dogs, you may need to look a little harder to find your accommodation. Thankfully|However[/spin], some of the online pet sites that list hotels that are willing to allow pets allow you to filter just those locations which will take large animals. Finding pet boarding your hotel is another option, since you could still spend time with your dog even if you cannot find a hotel that will accept both you and your pet.
The following is a list of some major hotel chains which claim to be pet friendly:
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Spring Hill Suites by Marriott
- Novotel
- Comfort Suites
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts
- Mainstay Suites
- Sleep Inn
- Rodeway Inn
- Renaissance Hotels & Suites
- Studio 6
In case you’ve had no luck finding pet friendly motels for you and your pet, but feel guilty boarding your dog, there are now a lot of locations that have special pet hotels that really spoil your dogs while they are there. Perhaps this is a good “in between” option that you could use. Your dog might enjoy all the services they offer, and you don’t need to feel bad that you couldn’t have your dog with you for your trip.
If you are undecided on what to do with your pet, there are many great resources on the internet you can use to find the best options for dog friendly accommodations, pet motels, and boarding services. Occasionally, even when there is a hotel that would accept your pet, it is better to leave them home with a blanket and some homemade dog treats due to travel stresses. An international trip could be very difficult on your dog, for instance, and there are many potential problems with immigration rules to consider. PetTravel.com is a one place to find answers to questions on issues like these. Sometimes, it is required that dogs be quarantined for a time, so a short trip overseas might be best left for the people in the family.
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