travel

► Contrary to some beliefs, it is possible to train a cat to ride stress-free in your car. You can even teach your kitty to ‘do his business’ at rest stops along the way. All it … Read More

Please give us a “share” and help us reach more people . Today we take a 400 mile ride through TX and I show you step bey step how I travel with my dog scooter. We … Read More

More and more families are picking up sticks and moving overseas for a better way of life with more opportunities for work and education and when an important part of that family happens to have four … Read More

Most dogs love to accompany their owners to the beach. There are even surfing competitions for dogs! If your dog isn’t fond of surfing, he’ll still enjoy running along the sand or splashing in the surf. … Read More

Flying with pets is often difficult and confusing. Not all airlines permit pets. Those that do have varying requirements as to which pets can fly and where they will travel. Costs also vary between airlines. Then … Read More

Traveling by car with dogs can be fun, but it’s also exhausting. I find packing for trips with my dog more frustrating than any other part of traveling with him. I always seem to forget something … Read More

Cat owners often complain that their cats are “jealous” or “get revenge” by urinating and defecating inappropriately after being left alone during an owner’s vacation. This myth is so pervasive that it appears in comics, books, movies and … Read More

Hiring a pet sitter isn’t easy. Choosing one person to be solely responsible for the health and happiness of your pets while you’re traveling is nerve-wracking at best. Making the wrong choice can be disastrous. Pet … Read More

In Part One, we talked about how to plan a move and  prepare for a move without stressing your dog and causing undesirable behaviors. Now, let’s look at the move itself and the settling-in period immediately after … Read More

In my first blog about flying with rats, we discussed choosing an airline and making a reservation. However, once your ticket is booked, there’s still much more to be done before embarking on your flight. Today, … Read More

Putting your pet on an airplane with you is sometimes the only option you have when you are traveling. It might be more convenient, but it also might be more stressful for you and your pet. … Read More

Petsitters and boarding kennels each have advantages and disadvantages for pets staying behind while owners travel. Yesterday we examined the pros and cons of choosing a boarding facility. Today, we’ll do the same for petsitters. Some petsitters … Read More

By John Vanderbeck Most dogs love to go on an adventure, and traveling with their owners makes it even more fun for everyone! It is in their nature to explore new places and meet new people. … Read More

By Amy P Preparing for a trip can be a very stressful time. Especially when you have decided to take the family dog along. Here are just some of the things to consider before taking that … Read More

By Beth Williams Millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads this summer, headed for vacation destinations around the country, and many of those travelers will be accompanied by their beloved pets. For many a … Read More

By Audrey Frederick If you are thinking of popping your dog in the car and heading out on a vacation journey, stop for a moment, and back up. Taking a vacation with your dog is do-able, … Read More

Eight Reasons Your Dog Should Wear a Pet Auto Seat Belt when Traveling in the Car By Dawn Ross Does your dog love to travel in the car with you? You and your family wear seat … Read More

Hiking With Your Dog By Eileen ONeill With Spring just a couple of days away, thoughts of Hiking in our local parks certainly comes to mind. It has been a long cold winter for most of … Read More

Pet Relocation – Tips For International Pet Moving By Kevin O’Brien Five Tips for Safe and Humane International Pet Relocation Owning or adopting a pet should be for life, regardless of what corner of the world … Read More

Pets On Vacation: Easy By Jennifer Brown Family vacations used to involve Parents, the Kids, and sometimes Grandma. These days, taking a family vacation might also mean bringing Fido along for the ride. Taking pets on … Read More

Pet Emergency Preparedness: Lessons Learned from Mother Nature By Tom James Natural disasters can strike at any time; when they do is not the time to try to prepare. Having your family and pets prepared for … Read More

Practical Tips for Pet Travel By Grant Segall For most people who own pets, these furry friends are more family, than simple pets. For this reason, we see a growing number of people who take their … Read More