There are a number of accommodations available that technically permit small dogs – 15 to 20 pounds or less. It is the big dogs that suffer discrimination. Why the worry over weight? The reason is big dogs tend to make bigger messes. This is certainly a consideration when making reservations or approaching the front desk clerk. Sally Deneen and Robert McClure in The Florida Dog Lover's Companion offer this unique tip for passing your 50-lb pooch off as a pleasing pet – tie a yellow or red bandanna around your pooch's neck to give her an "aw, shucks" aura.
Territorial Terrors
A hotel room becomes your dog's new home and if your dog is normally protective, this may become a problem. If you keep the curtains drawn, your pet won't be as likely to "attack" each guest and housekeeper that traipse by.
Housekeeping Horrors
Keep an eye on your normally house-trained dog when he begins staying in hotels. He may decide to mark his territory. Be sure to express your displeasure and take him for frequent walks for him to discover other new territories. Be sure to tip the hotel's housekeeping service well.
Don't leave me. . . ALONE!
It's a doggone shame to be taken for a ride... and then left alone in a strange hotel room. Stranger yet may be your canine's reaction. Some of hotelier's complaints center around whining and yapping dogs and the damage they do while ALONE! You don't know for sure what your dog will do when you are gone. It is that reason that many innkeepers require you to take your pet whenever you leave the room. Some may even require your dog be left in a kennel while you are gone to protect both pooch and property.
