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Many of us take our pets when we go on vacation.
Here are our favorite tips to make traveling with your pet easier.

• Is your pet used to traveling? If they are not accustomed to travel you should start getting your pet used to your vehicle. Try getting in the car and playing with them. This way the vehicle will not be a strange environment. Make your animal spend more and more time in the car and then try taking a few test-drives. This is a must before taking a long trip with your pet in the car.
• Secure your pet in the car Make sure to secure your pet while they are traveling in the car. There are several good safety harnesses made for dogs that you can get at your local pet store. If you have a large vehicle, barriers are available that keeps your pet confined to the back of the car.
• Don't leave your pet in the car Be extremely cautious in the summertime while leaving your pet in your vehicle. Temperatures that are mild outside the car can easily climb very high inside the car. Make sure to leave your animal in the car for only short periods of time and keep the windows opened. Dont have your windows too low or you risk your pet escaping. You would be surprised at the small spaces most domestic animals can squeeze through.
• Pet-friendly cabin Make sure your cabin is pet friendly. When reserving your cabin over the phone or by email, double-check with the owner that they agree to accommodate your pet. The best is to have the owner send you an email so that there is no misunderstanding.
• Take a picture of your pet In case you pet gets lost while on vacation it is a good idea to pack a picture of your animal. That way you will be able to show people exactly what your pet looks like instead of trying to explain it. You can also use it to print up lost animal posters to put up and be sure to include how you can be reached in case someone turns in your pet.
• ID tag Make sure your pet wears an ID tag around its neck with your address and cell phone number, or an RFID tag. You may want to get a special ID tag made up with where you will be staying while you travel.
• Vaccinations Make sure you call your veterinarian and get any shots that your pet needs. This is especially true if you want to take your dog hiking or camping, ticks and mosquitoes will certainly be looking to take a bite out of your dog. Make sure your pets rabies shots are up to date and keep documentation handy, some places may make you show proof of rabies vaccinations.
• On the property When you get to your cabin, tell the person that checks you in that you indeed have your pet with you. Ask them where you are allowed to take your animal and where they are not welcome on the property.
• In the cabin Once you €™re in the cabin be courteous and do not allow your pet to rest or nap on the furniture. Bring a pet bed or at least bring a cover for the furniture so it is not damaged or covered with pet hair. Make sure you place the animal's food and water bowls on a non-carpeted surface to make it easier to clean up spills.
• Leaving your pet in the cabin Inform the owner if you need to leave your animal alone in the cabin for an extended period of time. It's a good idea to leave them in their travel container just in case housekeepers enter your room.