Category: Dog-Friendly Destinations
Places we’ve visited and recommendations for traveling with a dog.
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Camping Checklist for Families With Dogs: The System We Use for Every Trip
Our camping checklist looks very different now than it did when we first started taking trips in our travel trailer. At first, we treated almost everything like traditional vacation packing. Before every trip, we thought about bedding, campground gear, dog…
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Travel Accessories We Use for Our Miniature Schnauzer
Traveling with a Miniature Schnauzer is much easier when you have the right gear packed before you leave home. Whether we’re heading out on a weekend camping trip with our travel trailer, spending a few nights in a mountain cabin,…
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Our Travel Day Routine With Angel: From Breakfast to Check-In
Travel day with our Miniature Schnauzer is not really about packing anymore. By the time we are ready to leave, most of that work is already finished. Instead, our travel day routine is about timing and order. We want the…
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What We Do Before Leaving Our Dog Alone in a Vacation Rental
Leaving your dog alone in a vacation rental—even for a short time—can feel stressful. Every dog reacts differently to a new environment, and unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells can make some pets anxious. Taking a few simple steps before you…
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Hilton Head, SC
Hilton Head Island is one of the South Carolina coastal destinations our family enjoys returning to when we want a relaxed trip with plenty of time outdoors. We have visited Hilton Head several times, and one of the things we…
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Cabin vs Travel Trailer: Which Vacation Style Fits Your Family?
Introduction As a family that enjoys both vacation rentals and travel trailer camping, we often get asked which style of travel we prefer. The honest answer is that it depends on the trip. Some destinations are perfect for staying in…
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A Day in the Life of Traveling With Our Schnauzer
Introduction One of the things that makes our travels special is that we rarely travel alone. Whether we’re heading to a mountain cabin, staying in a vacation rental, camping in our travel trailer, or taking a road trip across the…
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4 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds We’ve Loved Visiting with Our Schnauzer
One of the reasons we purchased a travel trailer was so we could bring our miniature schnauzer along on more adventures. Over the years, we’ve learned that not all campgrounds offer the same experience for traveling families with dogs. Some…
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Questions We Ask Before Booking a Vacation Rental With Our Dog
Booking a vacation rental with a dog has taught us that some of the most important details are not always obvious from the listing. A property can say that pets are welcome and still leave us wondering whether Angel, our…
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How We Help Our Schnauzer Adjust to New Places While Traveling
One of our favorite parts of traveling is bringing our Miniature Schnauzer along for the adventure. Whether we’re heading to a mountain cabin, staying in a pet-friendly vacation rental, exploring a new campground with our travel trailer, or taking a…