• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Dog's Best Life

Dog's Best Life

The information you need to keep your dog happy, healthy, playful and loyal.

  • Top Stories
  • Blog
  • What We Do
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

3 dog-friendly travel cities: Plan your next adventure

Posted June 18, 2017

dog-friendly travel citiesWhen it’s time to plan your next vacation, consider heading to one of many dog-friendly travel cities so you can take your pooch with you.

Although there are practical and logistical issues to contend with if you want to travel with your dog, you will be able to take your dog along with a bit of savvy planning and the use of a bit of tech.

Consider an adventure to one of these dog-friendly travel cities:

Dog-friendly cities: Austin

There are plenty of good reasons to head to Texas and plan to stay in a dog-friendly city like Austin. The city may be considered the capital of live music, but it offers some great canine facilities.

Austin is a dog-friendly place where many venues are welcoming. If you head to Red Bud Isle Park, your dog can enjoy a 13-acre pooch playground that will give your dog a great opportunity to burn off his excess energy and give you the chance to take in some music when he’s resting.

Dog-friendly cities: San Diego

Another hot spot for dog owners to consider is San Diego. Once there, head to the appropriately-named Dog Beach where owners are invited let their dogs off the leash and have some fun.

You should also find plenty of hotels in and around San Diego who are just as welcoming toward four-legged guests as their human counterparts. Consider staying at The Bristol, Blue Heron Cottages or Kona Kai Resort.

Dog-friendly cities: Carmel-by-the Sea

Another great place to go in California with your dog is Carmel-by-the-Sea.

This seaside spot with dog-friendly beaches and hiking trails is an excellent place to spend some time with your canine friend.

As an added bonus, the majority of the hotels and restaurants – including the Dog-Friendly Tree House in Carmel, the Casanova or the Portabella – are more than happy to see your pup’s happy face and wagging tail.

Hitting the road

If you’re planning a road trip to dog-friendly travel cities, make sure your dog is car-ready.

If you haven’t taken many drives with your dog, you might want to plan a few shorter trips – maybe a day trip to a favorite hiking spot or to visit a special friend – to get your dog acclimated to spending a longer time in the car.

Once you hit the road, be prepared to stop more often than you usually do. Your dog will need plenty of opportunities to stretch her leg and go potty.

If you haven’t already, consider adding the Android weather app to your phone so that you can check the local conditions and pick the right day to head to the beach.

Taking to the skies

If you are planning to take your dog on a plane to reach dog-friendly travel cities, there are a few tips to remember so that everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Make sure you check beforehand with the airline what their pet restrictions are so that there are no dramas or surprises when you arrive at check-in.

The size of your dog will make a difference as to whether she can travel with you in a carrier under the seat or if you’ll have to check her and her crate to travel in the baggage compartment. Be sure to bring along proof of your dog’s immunizations.

Dog-friendly tech help

Another useful app for dog owners to have on their phones is Barkability, which rates dog-friendly travel cities and provides information on what facilities and activities you can expect to find there.

Enter your chosen destination into the app or look at the list of the top-rated dog-friendly travel cities so that you can be sure of a warm welcome when you arrive there with your pooch.

You don’t have to leave your dog at home if you plan a trip to a welcoming location and there are plenty of ways to make sure that you both have a good time.

Save

Save

Related Posts

  • Choose destinations that you and your dog can both enjoy. Make sure parks are dog friendly, and find some off-leash zones where your pup can run around and burn off some energy.
    Plan the ultimate dog-friendly road trip

    Road tripping with friends is part of growing up, but…

  • dog-friendly trip
    Prepare for a dog-friendly trip

    Plan a dog-friendly trip with a little help from the…

  • Beagle enjoys sticking head out the car window. Dog travel safety tips: Whether you're on a quick outing across town or a long road trip, your pet should always be restrained while you're behind the wheel.
    3 dog travel safety tips

    Dog travel safety tips: Whether you're on a quick outing…

  • dog plane safety
    Fly the fido-friendly skies

    Dog plane safety tips include taking a direct flight, making…

Share this post:

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Reddit

Filed Under: Dog Travel, Home Page Tagged With: Driving

« Previous Post
Next Post »

Primary Sidebar

Follow Us

Categories

  • Adoption
  • Dog Breeds
  • Dog Facts
  • Dog Fun
  • Dog Grooming
  • Dog Health
  • Dog Inspirations
  • Dog Training
  • Dog Travel
  • Holidays
  • Home Page
  • Puppies
  • Top Stories

Featured Posts

  • puppy 101

    Puppy training 101: 7 tips to start your dog off right

  • Small brown and white dog wears a mask. Dogs and coronavirus: Canines unlikely to catch or transmit the virus to people or other animals, World Small Animal Veterinary Association says.

    Coronavirus and dogs: Can canines get COVID-19?

  • Dogs and other pets on a video conference call. Dog home alone again? If you're preparing to go back to work, get your dog ready. To prevent separation anxiety, use training, treats, and a safe space.

    Ready to go back to work? Prepare your dog to be home alone

Tags

Small dogs collie Veterinarian Greyhound wolves Dog walks Rescue dog dog breed names Dog poop Dog names Moving Independent dog breeds Children Aggression Dog nails Hiking Beagle Dog body language Halloween choosing a dog Puppy kindergarten Aggressive puppy Border collie Thanksgiving Chasing German shepherd Dog business Fleas Neutering and spaying CBD-Marijuana-Hemp

Footer

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • Blog
  • What We Do
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Recent Posts

  • How pets help us through the pandemic
    Being stuck at home reinforced the value of pet benefits for most owners. Our dogs provide unconditional love and are great listeners. […]
  • 3 common dog behavior issues and how to fix them
    Don't wait, take action immediately to control three common dog behavior issues: barking, chewing, and aggression. […]
  • What dog breeds are best at scaring away wildlife?
    Dogs provide the ability for scaring away wildlife from your home and property. They also provide companionship and even security. […]
  • Post-surgery physical rehabilitation provides benefits for dogs
    Providing post-surgery care for dogs will help your pup fully rehabilitate and gradually resume regular activities. […]

Get Our Newsletter

Get more news to help keep your dog healthy delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for DogsBestLife.com's monthly newsletter.

© Copyright 2021 Dog's Best Life online magazine · All Rights Reserved · Privacy
Get Our Free Monthly Newsletter

Get more news to help keep your dog healthy delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for DogsBestLife.com's monthly newsletter.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more