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Selecting a
Now, if your dog is a little older For example, theme parks like
Dog-Friendly or lives with a chronic condition, Disneyworld® or Universal® may be
that doesn’t mean they have to fun for your human family but not so
Vacation miss out on family fun. Eisenstadt much for those with paws.
said there are plenty of easy- “If your dog isn’t used to or reacts
“From a dog’s point of view, being walking type activities in a number negatively to urban environments
with their people is the best vacation of places you could take your with lots of noises, strangers passing
of all,” said Eisenstadt. “But pet parents dog. Think picnic outings and by and city traffic,” said Eisenstadt.
that want their dog, like they would accommodations with outdoor “A big city vacation like New York City
want their child, to have fun on patios, like a winery, and spaces to or Los Angeles may be fun for you but
vacation choose destinations that sightsee from the comfort of your terrifying for your dog.”
have a variety of outdoor activities car, like a scenic drive through She mentioned you should also
they can share with their pets based New England during leaf season. keep in mind the pet policies of the
on what their dog likes to do.” While there are plenty of great lodging in which you hope to stay.
Does your dog love the water? options for traveling with your pet, While many hotels allow pets, they
Sounds like a beach- or lake-centered there are also plenty of vacations may have restrictions on where your
vacation would work well. Eisenstadt that your best option is to make a pet can be on property, and if your
suggested locations like South Lake phone call to the pet sitter or find pet is limited to the hotel room the
Tahoe, Santa Cruz or Lake Placid a great boarding place rather than whole trip, it may not be as enjoyable
where you and your pup can enjoy have your dog tag along. for you or your dog as you may have
sun-filled days spent on the water. “Vacations [to be avoided are expected. Also, do a little research
For active dogs who don’t necessarily those] where your dog spends about leash laws and breed restriction
love the water, focus your search most of his time in your hotel sin the area, as you don’t want to
on vacation spots that offer hiking room, usually crated, because be surprised with what you can or
options, such as trips to national the activities are not pet friendly,” cannot do once you get there.
parks. She also suggested to keep an said Eisenstadt. “Days spent away Her best suggestion is just to keep
eye out for options in these from you in an unfamiliar place in activities that you and your dog can
areas where you can take your a cage are stressful and unfair to enjoy together in mind when selecting
dog off-leash. your pet.” where to go, stay and what to do.
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