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.
While it may feel a little uncomfortable and a little gross to get up-close and personal with your dog's poop, it’s worth it, as it can help give you a window into his overall health.
You should always consult your veterinarian if you notice unexplained, ongoing changes in your dog’s poop,...
With the summer months upon us, we are at the height of pet travel. With most pets traveling by car, it's time for a reminder about the dangers of leaving your pet in a parked car. The temperature inside a car can skyrocket after just a few minutes. Parking in the shade or leaving the windows...
What better way to celebrate the union of two people in love than to include a cherished four-legged family member? Pets are often an integral part of a couple’s love story, and engaged couples are increasingly making their pooches part of the ceremony, with adorable and heartwarming results. If...
RALEIGH, NC - July 9, 2013 - Bringing your best canine buddy along with you for a quick bite just got a little easier. TripswithPets.com announced today the launch of its new website feature: a pet friendly restaurant search option, designed to help pet lovers find great places to comfortably dine...
RALEIGH, NC – July 1, 2013 - In an effort to bring pet travel safety to the forefront of pet owners’ minds this summer, TripsWithPets.com will be partnering with the AKC Canine Health Foundation, or CHF, to launch the Safe Summer Pet Travel Campaign.
According to TripsWithPets.com, 65 percent of...
Author: Elsa Larsen, Animal Behaviourist
Dogs that bark in the car. It seems that this is a common issue for many pet travelers. And while some of you might have a dog that is a dream to travel with, others may have a dog who is a whiny, barky, drooly mess each long, tedious mile of each day....
For most pups, the best part of a car ride is feeling the breeze in their furry faces as they stick their head out the window. Despite the feel-good nature of this pleasurable experience, it's actually a dangerous habit.
In the early days of automobiles, most cars did not have windshields and...
Each year, over 25 million people travel with their pets, whether on the interstate or around the globe. But fur couldn’t always fly…comfortably, anyway. As short as 20 years ago, pets were not allowed to travel in-cabin on any airline in the United States. But thanks to a driven, pet-loving flight...
Author: Elsa Larsen, Dog Behaviorist & Trainer | Owner: My Wonderful Dog. Now that we've covered some of the things that may influence how you train in Part I, let’s talk about what to train.
When I began my dog training career in 1997, I started out by training service dogs. A service dog is...
Wake Forest, NC - May 24, 2013 - Hurricane season is now upon us - running from June 1 - November 30. It is expected to be a very busy hurricane season this year. NOAA predicts 12 -18 named storms with 6 -10 becoming hurricanes, 3-6 of which may be major hurricanes.
It is not realistic to think...