There are many individuals who choose to not leave their furry friend behind when they go on vacations. There are also many thousands of families a year who move across great distances and are obliged to take their family pets with them. For both such groups, whether taking their pets out of necessity or for leisure, the realities of traveling with pets require additional planning and preparation by you the pet owner.
Plan Ahead Having things planned out before your trip can help relieve any stress that you may experience. Things to check before you go include the rules and regulations of flying. Make sure your back will fit and it is not overweight as it is intensely frustrating to have to pay an extra thirty bucks because your bag was two pounds over the limit. Know the safely rules and regulations of the country you are planning to fly to and if you are going foreign that your passport is in order so nothing goes wrong in transit.
The exact tips and helpful hints on how to best travel with your pet in the car will depend on the type of animal, but consider the following few tips for traveling with dogs in the car and adapt them to your pet if needed.
The very first helpful tip that travelers should try to remember is that if the dog or any other pet is not feeling well a long car ride will only make it worse. Before starting out on the trip, it may be helpful to make sure that the dog is not sick by taking them to your vet for a quick checkup and to get any additional vaccinations that may be required.
Take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots in your travels to check your email, stay in contact with family and friends or to look up questions you may have about the country. When it comes to contacting people stick with email or Skype using those free Wi-Fi hotspots. If you do choose to use your phone make sure that it is unlocked and don't make roaming calls with your plan as the international calling will cause you a fortune. Buy small sim cards in the street and use them to make calls at normal rates.
Check Expectations Remember you are taking a break from work and other cares but you are not expecting perfection. Your vacation is still life and things will go wrong so hope for a good trip but don't anticipate one. If you are planning a trip in Hawaii and end up with rain or if you are staying at a hotel in Norwalk, Connecticut and your room isn't ready guard your expectations. With this mentality you will be able to enjoy your vacation regardless of the imperfections.
Hotels in Norwalk, CT, for example, do not all accommodate pets, although you can find some within that same town that do. As you make your trip plans, be sure that you account for your lodging and that that establishment permits the stay of your pet. Once on the road there are several things to remember when traveling with your pet.
Unplug (at least a little) In this day and age it can very difficult to unplug from technology and reaching back to my previous point (your vacation, your rules) you can decide on how much you want to unplug. However, by unplugging you draw your focus to your surroundings and the experience you are having rather than on the virtual experience that you have every day of your life. Leave work back home and don't bring it with you. It is definitely ok not to think about work during your vacation so close your laptop and shut off the phone.
In addition, while it seems to be one of their favorite past times, owners should not allow their dog to stick their head out the windows while traveling at high speeds because the wind and particulates in the air have the ability to damage the dogs eyes, nose, and face. By following these few basic tips, a pet owner will be able to successfully and safely travel with their pet in tow.
Plan Ahead Having things planned out before your trip can help relieve any stress that you may experience. Things to check before you go include the rules and regulations of flying. Make sure your back will fit and it is not overweight as it is intensely frustrating to have to pay an extra thirty bucks because your bag was two pounds over the limit. Know the safely rules and regulations of the country you are planning to fly to and if you are going foreign that your passport is in order so nothing goes wrong in transit.
The exact tips and helpful hints on how to best travel with your pet in the car will depend on the type of animal, but consider the following few tips for traveling with dogs in the car and adapt them to your pet if needed.
The very first helpful tip that travelers should try to remember is that if the dog or any other pet is not feeling well a long car ride will only make it worse. Before starting out on the trip, it may be helpful to make sure that the dog is not sick by taking them to your vet for a quick checkup and to get any additional vaccinations that may be required.
Take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots in your travels to check your email, stay in contact with family and friends or to look up questions you may have about the country. When it comes to contacting people stick with email or Skype using those free Wi-Fi hotspots. If you do choose to use your phone make sure that it is unlocked and don't make roaming calls with your plan as the international calling will cause you a fortune. Buy small sim cards in the street and use them to make calls at normal rates.
Check Expectations Remember you are taking a break from work and other cares but you are not expecting perfection. Your vacation is still life and things will go wrong so hope for a good trip but don't anticipate one. If you are planning a trip in Hawaii and end up with rain or if you are staying at a hotel in Norwalk, Connecticut and your room isn't ready guard your expectations. With this mentality you will be able to enjoy your vacation regardless of the imperfections.
Hotels in Norwalk, CT, for example, do not all accommodate pets, although you can find some within that same town that do. As you make your trip plans, be sure that you account for your lodging and that that establishment permits the stay of your pet. Once on the road there are several things to remember when traveling with your pet.
Unplug (at least a little) In this day and age it can very difficult to unplug from technology and reaching back to my previous point (your vacation, your rules) you can decide on how much you want to unplug. However, by unplugging you draw your focus to your surroundings and the experience you are having rather than on the virtual experience that you have every day of your life. Leave work back home and don't bring it with you. It is definitely ok not to think about work during your vacation so close your laptop and shut off the phone.
In addition, while it seems to be one of their favorite past times, owners should not allow their dog to stick their head out the windows while traveling at high speeds because the wind and particulates in the air have the ability to damage the dogs eyes, nose, and face. By following these few basic tips, a pet owner will be able to successfully and safely travel with their pet in tow.
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