Does it make you sad the thought of leaving your dog at home or doggie daycare when you go on your next vacation? I completely understand. These days, many dog parents go on holidays with their furry pets.

Hotels and the travel industry are recognizing that many people consider their dogs to be an integral part of their family.  Due to these changes, traveling with a dog has become more feasible. It just requires some planning and organization. If you are still having some doubts, below are five good reasons to travel with your dog.

You will make new friends!

Bringing your dog will automatically result in new friends. Dog lovers will smile, say hello to you, maybe ask about your furry friend. In one of our posts, we share how dogs can catalyze friendship formation.

Are you looking for an agreeable travel buddy?

Your dog will be the most willing and happiest travel pal you could get. “Paws down” your dog will be thrilled to go for a hike, go for a walk downtown, go to the beach or visit the coffee shop.  Every suggestion you have will elicit a tail wag. Your dog will never be opposed to any of your ideas.  Your dog will never consider any of your ideas to be bad ideas, except leaving him behind at home.

Your dog will make your trip more exciting

Dogs approach every moment with intense curiosity and enthusiasm to explore a new environment. Embrace every day of your journey as a new adventure and live in the present moment. Your dog will be happy to help you explore.

The trip will provide mental stimulation for your dog

In return, you will get unlimited sloppy kisses, days full of adventures followed by nights with endless snuggles.

Two important factors to consider whether your dog is ready for a trip are:

• Make sure your dog’s health allows him/her to travel. Your vet doctor can help you determine that.
• If your dog bites, barks constantly, or exhibits behavior consistent with anxiety, fear or aggression, we strongly recommend working with a behavioral veterinarian to help you with those issues before taking your dog on a trip.

As you can imagine, it is not a good idea to leave things to chance when traveling with your dog. Therefore, in the next posts, we will be sharing tips on how to prepare and the essentials you will need to travel with your furry friend.

 

Are you ready for your Dogcation?