by Lauretta Williams
Why You Should Consider Traveling With Your Pet
Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t have to stop when you have pets. In fact, your traveling experience can only be enriched if your best…
Pet Policies
*Consider pet addendum to guests
Pet Deposit vs Pet Fee
Fee can be flat and you can require a deposit and charge a fee
Type of Pets Allowed
Which type of pets are allowed?
Each type brings a different set of considerations
Dogs
Cats
Birds potbellied pigs rabbits rodents reptiles
Dog-Friendly Requirements
- Age requirements - 1-year mark around when a puppy becomes a dog – even if they say housebroken at 5 months how will pet behave being left alone in a strange house/environment
- Weight limits
- Breed policies
- Spayed / neutered requirements
- Maximum number of dogs
- Vaccinations
- Flea and Tick Control - Let the guest know about potential pests – deer tick/sand fleas causing ailments such as Lyme disease and anemia - so they want and are glad you warned them so they can treat their dog before the trip
- Local Ordinances and HOA Policies - these beaches don’t allow pets or allow pets – regarding HOA these areas pets are not allowed – ( complex pool, gardens )
- Pet Waste Cleanup - Include in addendum what to do when a pet does his business - guests to pick up after dog after they tend to their business – waste bags
- Leash Policy - Let them know if all dogs need to keep on leashes
- Barking - Noise ordinances regarding unattended dogs – fines
- Crating - a requirement if apply
- Pets allowed in the house or in an outdoor dog house/garage setting