" Bill Bauer" wrote in message
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What are the pitfalls to prepare for when traveling by car with a small
dog
(15 lb Peekapoo)? My wife and I plan a trip to southern California, 2 to
3
days each way, this Spring. Four to five hundred miles each day, one or
two
overnight stops. How do motels feel about pets? I'm new at this. Any
advice appreciated.

Bill
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We drive to Florida from MA back and forth each year. We drive because we
take our Rottweiler with us. It is a three day trip for us. We stop every
2-1/2 to 3 hours to refresh. That is when I walk the dog and give her a
drink. We have never had any problems so far. She is very quiet in the
car. I prepare a large tote for her with poop bags, scooper, water dish,
treats, measured out dog food for three days, leash, toy and medicines. We
take her bed along with us also. Make sure you take all her medicines and
medical history with you. I never remove her collar with tags when
travelling.
If you call AAA, they will map out your trip for you and let you know which
hotels will accept pets, plus make the reservations for you. We always
request a room on the first floor that has access to the yard. We usually
stay at Best Western and they usually charge about $10 extra for the dog.
They have a free breakfast which is nice. There are other hotels that also
allow pets also. We never had a problem finding one, but we always arranged
our reservations in advance through AAA.