BONE VOYAGE…
Tips for having a fabulous vacay with your dog
By Katy Cable-TWR
A 3 minute Read
Memorial Day weekend is finally here…The kickoff to summer! With that, most of us are excited to get out and do some TRAVELING! If you have a dog, you’re likely debating whether or not to include them on the trip or leave them behind.
When I was growing up, unless you were going camping or to the family cabin, the idea of taking your dog on a vacation was unheard of. Especially a trip involving air travel and hotels. Now it’s become quite common. In fact, more than half of all US pet owners (59%) and just under half (41%) of travelers in the U.K. include their pets in their vacation plans.+
Therefore, it’s very important to know your pet and be realistic about taking them on a vacation. While it’s a fun getaway for you, it’s a whole new and possibly frightening, stressful, situation for many dogs. Believe it or not, dogs thrive on a structured, consistent, routine, and your vacation will likely be anything but. Make sure bringing your pet isn’t more for your enjoyment than theirs. It may cause more anxiety than it’s worth, thereby ruining what otherwise could’ve been a good time. On the other hand, with proper planning and some extra effort, you and your pet could share new adventures and memories to last a…
