Traveling With Dogs

It can be lots of fun to bring your dog along on a trip. We try to bring our dog along as often as possible - she loves to come along and we love to bring her.

HOTELS: Finding hotels that allow dogs to stay on the trip can be a challenge. In the US, La Quinta Hotels and Motel 6 allow you to bring your dog for no additional charge. I have to admit we have had to sneak our dog into a few hotels in the US. When we were traveling in Europe (Germany, Check Republic, Switzerland, Austria) It seemed that almost all the hotels allowed dogs. In Europe, dogs were allowed many other places and allowed on the trains and buses. In some countries they needed to be muzzled. Look where you are going ahead of time and check that the hotels are dog friendly.

TRAVELING IN THE CAR WITH A DOG: Our dog loves to travel in the car. Some dogs however can get car sick. If you want to take your car on a car trip, I suggest getting them used to traveling in the car around town with you before you attempt longer trips.

DOGS LEFT IN THE CAR ALONE: Many dogs have perished because the were left in a car alone. The inside of a car can heat up very quickly - especially if the windows are rolled all the way up. If you ever need to leave the dog in the car alone and the weather isn't hot, park in the shade, and LEAVE THE WINDOW OPEN at least 2 inches. Of course it is best not to leave your dog in the car by themselves.

TRAILS AND PARKS: The US National Forests generally allow you to bring dogs on the trail and to backpack. The US National Parks Generally don't allow dogs on the trail. There are some exceptions - In Grand Canyon Nationals Park you are allowed to take your dog on the many trails along the canyon rim.

BACKPACKING: Our dog has loved the backpacking trips she has gone on with us. Dried dog food is the type should bring because it is much lighter to carry.

Here is my article about backpacking with dogs.

KAYAK AND STAND UP PADDLE BOARD: Why not bring your dog along when you paddle!

Here is my article about kayaking and stand up paddle boarding with your dog

Places to take your dog on vacation:

California's Sierra Nevada Mountains The National Forests in the Sierra Nevada Allow you to bring dogs.

Here is my guide articles about The High Sierra - California's Sierra Nevada Mountains:

https://sites.google.com/site/anoutsideguide/the-high-sierra

Here is a video of my adventure in the mountains of California's High Sierra:

The High Sierra with The Fastest Poodle -- A backpacking adventure with an amazing dog.

The High Sierras Video - With Tofu The Fastest Poodle

Monument Valley The Monument Valley Tribal Park allows dogs - Some hotels in Keyenta allow dogs.

Here is my guide article about Monument Valley with pictures and information:

https://sites.google.com/site/anoutsideguide/monument-valley

Here is a video of my adventure in Monument Valley

Monument Valley With The Fastest Poodle -- The Navajo Nation Tribal Park Arizona and Utah

Monument Valley Video - With Tofu The Fastest Poodle

The Swiss Alps Switzerland is very dog friendly - I will bring my dog on our next trip.

Here is my guide articles about The Swiss Alps:

https://sites.google.com/site/anoutsideguide/the-swiss-alps

Here is my video about the Swiss Alps - Fun and funny:

Dog in Zion National Park - Pa'rus Trail
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Dog - Newport Beach California - Newport Harbor Lido Isle

Here are some more pictures of our dog kayaking with us.

Kayaking Dog Videos - Here are some videos of our dog on kayak trips with us!

Interested in kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding? I have a new online book guide about kayaking and stand up paddle boarding California's pacific coast:

Travel Information Websites - See our travel guides with pictures and videos

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