Travel

When you have to go on vacation, there are only three options for your furry friend: Take him with you, board him or hire an in-home pet sitter or walker. Read our tips…

There’s nothing worse than taking your dog on a fun-filled, wilderness adventure, only to realize (after the fact) that your soggy, soiled and smelly pup ruined your car seats. Don’t let that happen to you…

John Manning General Manager at Pet Express pet relocation recently moved from his home country of Australia to Los Angeles with his two dogs Frank and Walter. As a pet relocation industry expert, he shares his first-hand experience and some tips for anyone embarking on an international move with their furry family members…

Every vacation season brings its own share of activities but there are some things that always get our pets pretty excited. Here are some tips to reduce travel anxiety…

Headed out on a holiday and want to bring your furry family member along for the ride? Perhaps you are going to a conference or traveling for work and want your pup to keep you company? Whether it’s a short road trip or a long haul flight, here are a few tips for smooth sailing for you and your travel companion…

Pregnant, elderly or suffer from back pain? Have a dog that can’t or won’t jump into the car? Thanks to dog ramps, pups have an easy way to enter and exit vehicles safely without injuring themselves or their owners.

Does your dog like to explore the vehicle while driving down the road? Your pup probably starts out in the back seat, then meanders to the front seat with you (making sure to whack you in the face with their tail), then wanders to the back and continues this pattern until you reach your destination.

This can be dangerous you and other drivers on the road because you could get distracted by your dog. We know your dog doesn’t mean any harm, they’re just so excited to be on the road with you. So we recommend using a dog barrier for your car…

Looking to use a dog sitting service like Rover? It’s a convenient alternative to putting your dog in the kennel and gives Fido the luxury of hanging out in a loving home while you’re away. I don’t have pets myself, but having dog sat hundreds of hours for dozens of dogs over the years, I’ve learned a few things that are useful for owners to know before dropping your pet off with a caregiver. Hopefully, these tips for dog parents will help ensure that their sitters are well-prepared to give furry friends the best care possible (while giving you ultimate peace of mind too)…

When most of us get in our cars, the routine is non-negotiable. Children are buckled in safety seats or, if older, in seat belts. All the adults buckle up. When that’s all done, only then do we start the car and begin our journeys, knowing that we’ve taken an important step toward the safety of ourselves and our passengers. Unfortunately, those same safety considerations often don’t extend to our canine travelers…

If you’re like us, life would be better with your dog always by your side, especially on travel adventures. So when we started planning our trip to Asheville, NC, we were blown away to find so many dog-friendly lodging, restaurant, coffee shops and dog park options right in town! If you have not been to Asheville before, you are missing out. The views of the Pisgah and Smoky Mountains are breathtaking and so are the tastes in all the locally-sourced, seasonal menus at top-rated restaurants. But let’s get back to the topic at hands – all the pet-friendly hotels you can choose from to plan the perfect family trip with your pup soon…

Dog sitting can be fun and rewarding. You get all the benefits of having a dog (and a little extra money too) without the commitment. I’ve been dog sitting for friends and family since 2008, so when I discovered there was an app that matches dog owners with the perfect dog sitter, I had to try it out! Since I work from home, I have a lot of flexibility that allows me to dog sit for busy, office-working dog moms and dads. Plus, having a furry co-woofer is also appreciated since I’m alone most of the day. I signed up for Rover (formerly Dog Vacay) in early 2016 and have been using it ever since. Seeing that I have some experience, I wanted to share some dog sitting tips and tricks on using the tool from a sitter’s perspective. I hope it will help and inspire other dog lovers to sign up to make money dog sitting and dog owners to consider seeking out sitters on Rover…