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Pet Friendly Travel Blog
Taking a road trip with your pet? Have a cat that hates the car? Thinking about flying the friendly skies with Rover? Looking for tips for staying at pet friendly accommodations? We invite you to peruse our blog where you'll find informative posts on these topics and many others.
We'll give you tips, tricks, and inspiration on all things pet travel! Plus, we've thrown in some posts that will help when you're hanging out at home with your best friend, like pet health and safety, dog training & behavior, and even yummy dog treat recipes.
More and more hotels and accommodations are opening their doors to pet travelers and hanging a sign that says “Pet Friendly.” The truth of the matter is that they have to do more than that to get four-legged guests and their people to come through their doors.
In a recent survey, we asked our site...
The New Year is upon us. It’s time to reflect upon the past year and determine what we want to achieve, change or do better in 2014. This applies to all aspects of our lives – including our pets. TripsWithPets.com surveyed pet parents and asked them what resolutions they’ve made for 2014...
Author: Elsa Larsen, Dog Behaviorist & Trainer | Owner: My Wonderful Dog. When I first started thinking about what I might write for this article, I spent some time re-reading Ray and Lorna Coppinger’s lovely book “Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution”. Before I...
Winterize my house - check, winterize my car - check, winterize my pet - what? With the full wrath of winter upon us - arctic winds, plummeting temps, snow and freezing rain (ugh), have you taken the time to be sure that your pet is winterized? That is, prepared for the frigid temps and all that...
With the holiday season upon us, many pet parents are planning to gather friends and family for fun festive parties. Keep in mind that although you might be ready to ‘Deck the Halls’, your four-legged friend may not be. Jingle Bells, Figgy Pudding and Tannenbaum create the perfect recipe for...
Pretty much nothing makes pet parents happier then when other people show love for their furry friends. Which is why finding a business that’s not just tolerant of their pets, but friendly to them is such a win for them. Even if it’s a tad pricier or a little out of their way, they’re willing to...
Dog parks and pet friendly places abound across the United States. However, just off the beaten path, tucked away from plain sight, there are some really fantastic spots that don’t just welcome dogs, but make them part of the travel experience in a unique way. We’ve sniffed out 10 of these hidden...
If your dog is like most dogs, she’s happy to tag along with you wherever you go – even if she doesn’t find all of your destinations so thrilling. And, let’s face it while your dog may love the dog park, and you’re more than happy to take her, watching her sniff trees isn’t the most fun you could...
Author: Elsa Larsen, Dog Behaviorist & Trainer | Owner: My Wonderful Dog. Cresting the hill between Truro and Provincetown you’ll find an unexpected feast for the eyes. The very tip of Cape Cod lies across the bay to your left with the drama of the dunes and the salt lake on your right. A...
It may be hard to believe, but Halloween is already upon us! And you pet parents know what that means – dreaming up new ways to enjoy the holiday with your four-legged children! While there are some great premade costumes and dog treats out there, crafting your own can be a fantastic fun way to...