Yorkshire Terriers - Traveling Nightmare Or a Rewarding Experience For Both You and Your Yorkie

More and more people are traveling these days andthere are two important things you must to do 1. Place
taking along the family pet. According to Road andthe 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door and inform both
Travel Magazine, 78% of pet owners are hitting thethe housekeeper and the person at the front desk. 2.
sky and rolling down the highways with their fourBringing along your Yorkie's favorite bed and toys will
legged companions. To avoid a traveling nightmarekeep his anxiety down while he enjoys a few familiar
here are some helpful tips to consider beforecomforts from home.
embarking on your road trip.Also it is important that you have a rabies vaccination
Preparation is the key to traveling with your Yorkie orcertificate before traveling with your Yorkshire terrier.
any pet you may have which can lead to a rewardingYour veterinarian can advise you on other
experience for both you and your Yorkie. The travelrecommendations for your travel plans. This may also
industry is well prepared to accommodate pet travelinclude their shot record and a health certificate
arrangements. Be sure to book your travel plans wellespecially if you travel to Canada or Mexico. If your
in advance and let them know you are traveling with aYorkie is just recovering from any type of illness it
Yorkshire terrier.may be a good idea to schedule a physical before you
If you are traveling by airplane advanced reservationsleave. Sadly, some pets become separated from their
makes a lot of sense to ensure your pets safety.owners when traveling; this might be a good time to
There are two options for your Yorkie - one, he canprotect your Yorkshire terrier by implanting a microchip
travel in a small soft sided carry on that fits right underfor that positive identification.
your seat on the aircraft. Of course, if your YorkieSo do yourself a favor and avoid a traveling nightmare
travels alone they will be sent to the cargo area.with your Yorkie by following the above safety tips
Since many pet owners travel with their pets todayand you can ensure a hassle-free trip with a little extra
many hotels and motels have become morepreparation and proper planning it will be just one less
accommodating to their needs. When staying in yourthing to worry about.
hotel room and you must leave your Yorkie alone