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How To Travel With Pets On School Holidays

2016/5/4 10:11:01

It's a time when schools are out across the nation, and families have a chance to relax and enjoy themselves away from home for a while.

Many people enjoy getting away from home during this time, and the idea of travel with pets along is becoming more popular every day. But enjoying school holidays with your pets requires some forethought to keep everyone safe and in the holiday mood.

You need to plan ahead for every activity that you're keen on doing. Have your holiday mapped out, know what you want to do and what day you plan to do it on. Call ahead to each location and determine if they are pet-friendly or not. Call your hotel and inquire about their rules in detail, checking especially to see if you are permitted to leave your pet in the room without you being present or not. Some hotels won't allow you to leave your pet behind, and if you aren't permitted to take your pet along to a planned activity, you will need to change your plans ahead of time.

If you plan to travel with pets, you need to keep them away from any group that is visibly partying. Alcohol is poisonous to most household pets, including dogs, but it unfortunately tastes rather sweet to them. To keep your pet safe, make sure that he stays away from any liquid that you did not pour yourself. Partying groups will sometimes find it fun to offer dogs part of their drinks, being too intoxicated to realize that they shouldn't. They could inadvertently injure your pet by tripping over them as well.

Even if an area is pet friendly, you should be prepared to deal with the massive increase in crowds that school holidays bring about. Tourist attractions of all sizes are going to see an increase in the number of people visiting, simply because it is school holiday. You must be prepared to deal with the larger crowds around your pet. Keep your dog on a short leash (literally) at all times, and make sure that she is nearby so you can keep her out of trouble.

It's also a good idea to use a mobile app to find pet friendly areas that may be less crowded while you're on the road. Be prepared to call it a day early if you need to. If the crowds are too large, or too rambunctious, and are making your pet nervous, then you may need to reconsider that particular section of your school holiday plans to travel with pets.

Always remember, if your pet isn't enjoying herself, then the holiday can become miserable for everyone involved. Keep your pet's comfort in mind and stay alert for anything that could become trouble on your school holiday trip.

For more expert tips on how to travel with pets, go to Take Your Pet -- your one-stop-shop for pet-friendly advice on the road these school holidays.