{"id":4133,"date":"2019-07-27T19:48:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-28T02:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/?p=4133"},"modified":"2020-12-23T13:43:52","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T21:43:52","slug":"tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Traveling with a Large Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling with a big dog can be a huge hassle and an even bigger expense. However, if you carefully plan ahead and know the rules of the road before you hit it, then you can manage things pretty easily. Whether you\u2019ve got a German shepherd, a cane corso, or a big black lab, the following ideas can help you save time and money on your trips.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_the_Gear_You_Need_Before_You_Go\"><\/span><strong>Know the Gear You Need Before You Go<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog\/#Know_the_Gear_You_Need_Before_You_Go\" title=\"Know the Gear You Need Before You Go\">Know the Gear You Need Before You Go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog\/#Confirm_the_Pet_Policy\" title=\"Confirm the Pet Policy\">Confirm the Pet Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog\/#Get_to_Know_Your_Destination\" title=\"Get to Know Your Destination\">Get to Know Your Destination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog\/#Visit_Your_Vet_Before_You_Jet\" title=\"Visit Your Vet Before You Jet \">Visit Your Vet Before You Jet <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to just pack food bowels and an extra leash \u2014 you will also need many other pieces of gear when you\u2019re vacationing with your furry friend. Got a shedder? You\u2019ll want to pick up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/browse\/pets\/dog-car-seat-covers\/5440_202072_6151766_9501117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seat cover<\/a>. Pup with a stomach that doesn\u2019t mesh well with movement? Vinegar, water, and a steam cleaner are a must. Spend some time online looking for discounts, cash back, and special offers on all the gear that needs to go with you. Sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ebates<\/a> can help you both save money and get paid to buy the things you need anyway and from your favorite stores. Don\u2019t forget the basics, such as extra food, a portable kennel, and any medications your dog takes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_the_Pet_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Confirm the Pet Policy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not all people are dog people, and not all hotels and airlines welcome wagging tails. While you can usually travel with a small breed with few difficulties, bigger paws have different laws. United, for example, updated its PetSafe pet transport program and now restricts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/ual\/en\/us\/fly\/travel\/animals\/petsafe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">several larger breeds<\/a>. If you have a mastiff, you\u2019re out of luck and need to find an alternate airline. Even some medium-sized dogs are no longer allowed to fly the friendly skies. Hotels, too, often shy away from anything larger than a shoebox. Check PetsWelcome.com for <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.petswelcome.com\/big-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">big-dog-friendly accommodation<\/a> options, and then call ahead to confirm your comrade won\u2019t get bounced at the door. Failure to do this can leave you holding a bill for a boarding pass or room you can\u2019t use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_to_Know_Your_Destination\"><\/span><strong>Get to Know Your Destination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alright! You\u2019ve made it safely to your hotel, they had dog biscuits waiting, and now you\u2019re ready to explore. You latch Lenny\u2019s leash and head down the road only to find \u201cNo Dogs Allowed\u201d signs are far as the eye can see. Sadly, you\u2019ve planned your vacation to Newark, Baltimore, or one of the other top ten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillist.com\/news\/nation\/most-pet-friendly-city-in-united-states-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">least dog-friendly cities<\/a>. A few minutes of research would have helped you figure out that these are the places you\u2019ll most likely have to board your dog just to enjoy the sites. However, that will add another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcarerx.com\/article\/whats-the-cost-to-kennel-a-dog\/1264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$25 to $45 per night<\/a> in kennel costs, according to PetCareRx. Instead of battering your travel budget, make sure your preferred vacation spot will have plenty for you to do with your dog \u2014 Scottsdale and Tampa are good choices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Your_Vet_Before_You_Jet\"><\/span><strong>Visit Your Vet Before You Jet <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A vet visit might cost you a few bucks, but it\u2019s better to know that your dog can handle travel before paying for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheknows.com\/living\/articles\/1077773\/emergency-vet-visit-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">emergency visit<\/a> halfway to the beach. Further, your vet can help you determine the right kind of restraint your dog needs depending on your destination. Only a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.orvis.com\/dogs\/does-your-state-require-dogs-be-harnessed-in-the-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">handful of states<\/a> have clear laws when it comes to dogs in cars, but it pays to be prepared. If you\u2019re traveling across state or country lines, you might also be fined \u2014 or turned away \u2014 if your pet does not have a certificate of health.<\/p>\n<p>Getting miles under your belt with a big dog along for the ride doesn\u2019t have to cost you big bucks. If you plan well, confirm policies, and shop around for discounts, you can pack your bags without punishing your bank account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling with a big dog can be a huge hassle and an even bigger expense. However, if you carefully plan ahead and know the rules of the road before you hit it, then you can manage things pretty easily. Whether you\u2019ve got a German shepherd, a cane corso, or a big black lab, the following [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/tips-on-traveling-with-a-large-dog\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[835],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dog-165210_640.jpg","wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4133"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4133"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4375,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4133\/revisions\/4375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allbigdogbreeds.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}