Travelocity and our local kennel clubs offer the following general tips on staying in hotels with dogs:

 

During check-in, make sure that you are clear on all of the hotel's pet-related rules and restrictions.

Ask where your dog should be walked--chances are the pool area and formal dining room are off limits. Also, in the unlikely event that your dog has an accident, get a run-down of the hotel's cleaning costs and damage fees in writing.

PLEASE PICK UP THE HOTEL GROUNDS AFTER YOUR DOG'S POTTY BREAKS, this will help insure hotels stay friendly to dog show guests in the future.

 

Just because you and your dog are staying in a pet-friendly room does not mean you have free reign to be messy! Be a courteous guest and lay a mat down under your pet's food and water dishes in case of spills.

Insist that your pet sleep on the floor with bedding brought from home--although it may be a different story at home, he does not belong on the hotel bed or furniture.

Do not bath and groom in your room, the furnishing should not be covered with dog hair and grooming products when you check out!

 

Though it may be tempting, refrain from leaving your dog unattended in your room. He may startle the maid, or worse, run amok in his unfamiliar surroundings.

If you must leave your dog in the room, crating is a must, You will most likely be asked to leave if your dog disturbs other guests with incessant barking or causes damage to your room.

Also, request a room far from the ice machine, elevators, pool area, and other noise-makers that may provoke your dog to bark.

 

Thanks for your co-operation, remember we all want to come back again next year!