Travel With Your Dog This Summer
More Resorts & Hotels Welcome Dogs As Travelers Take "Staycations"
May 8, 2009
Summer air travel is expected to drop this year due to the struggling economy, the swine flu and scheduling cuts that continue to keep travelers close to home. Even with airlines offering special deals, and airports pulling out all the stops to get people flying the friendly skies, predictions are not pretty for air travel.
The up-side of these statistics is that hotels and resorts want your business. And one great way to capture those travelers within driving distance is by inviting them to bring their dog along for the trip. Many properties are opening their doors to pets and the people who love them. What these weekend vacationers need to keep in mind are some safety tips to make sure their dog is comfortable while traveling.
Protect Your Dog From Heatstroke
Protect against heatstroke with the Chillybuddy Colling Jacket, a breathable, lightweight vest that has been shown to reduce a dog’s coat temperature by 40%. The reflective outer layer provides shade, and a cotton mesh inner layer, when dampened, provides evaporative cooling. Dog-lovers everywhere are panting for this new, breathable, lightweight cooling jacket – the choice of Search and Rescue handlers around the country. Two styles, one for casual use, one for sporting and active dogs, come in nine sizes to fit Yorkies to Great Danes. Custom jackets are also available for hard-to-fit breeds.
Buckle Up in the Car
The folks at Handicapped Pets .com provide products, services and support systems for thousands of pet owners who care for elderly or disabled pets with special needs. They promote seat belts for dogs to protect not only the animal but the drivers and passengers in a vehicle as well. Unrestrained pets can cause serious harm to your beloved four-legged family member or to other passengers during or after a crash. .
Bring Along a First Aid Kit
Well before they head for the hills, people would be wise to take a pet CPR class. Author and Pet First-Aid Instructor Denise Fleck of Sunny-dog Ink teaches Pet First Aid and CPR classes, as well as workshops in Senior Pet Care. Sunny-dog Ink also offers a complete Pet First-Aid Kit that contains more than 60 items for first-aid preparedness, including instructions and pet care tips. Fleck is available for interviews and demonstrations that will show your viewers or readers how to save their four-legged best friend’s life.
The most important thing to remember when traveling with your pet is never leave them alone in a hotel room. If you plan on leaving your pet alone, bring a crate along to confine your dog. Under no circumstances is it wise (or legal) to leave a pet in a hot car. Anything over 78% is considered hot!
To find out about these products and others, visit Alpha Dog PR .com.
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