PLAN AHEAD - SOME HOTEL HINTS: - When you take your dog to a new place to stay (hotel, cottage, etc.) they may not be on their best behavior. They understand what the routine and rules are at home, but may not understand that those rules pertain no matter where you are! Often the best insurance for that is to bring your dog's crate along on the trip (you did purchase a fold down suitcase style variety, didn't you???). This will do two things: it will provide a confinement for your dog and prevent damage that you may have to pay for, and it will be a safe and familiar place for your dog to call his own while you are on the road.
- If you leave the motel room, I would first try to leave for a short trip (maybe to get some ice) to see how your dog acts in the room. You don't want your neighbors complaining. Even a dog-friendly hotel won't hesitate to kick you out if you disturb others! Still, a new traveler will react to passers-by by barking - it is up to you to let him know this is NOT acceptable. If I leave my dogs in the room, I leave the room vent/air conditioner on, and the television on to create some white noise to drown out all the outside noise the dog won't be used to.
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