Whether you make regular visits to grandma’s house, are planning a vacation…

A walk might be Fido’s first choice, but going for a ride in the car…

More and more pet owners are choosing to travel with their canine “kids” these days…

Whether you’re planning to take your dog on a holiday, shopping trip or daily excursion…

My husband, our dog ‘Seti’ – a big, black Border Collie mix – and I were looking forward to a relaxing holiday in upstate New York’s wild Adirondack Mountains.

Summer hot on our heels turns our thoughts to travel. Whether we find ourselves at a cottage, a hotel or staying with a friend out of town, it is well worth taking the steps to make sure the family dog will be a welcome guest.

The incessant hopping around and tail-wagging begins when the suitcases are taken out of the closet. ‘Zippy’ can barely contain her excitement, and with the gusto of youth, ‘Daisy’ follows her lead, practically spinning across the ceramic tile in anticipation of what’s to come.

Sunday morning begins at 4 a.m. for Jerry Grymek. What with the red carpet rollout, the preparations for the Green Room – its spa, exercise facilities and Paw Mall boutiques – plus the camera set-up for Telemundo, the interview with satellite radio and live coverage on ABC, Jerry is a man in demand.

What started out a few years ago as mere tolerance has now burgeoned into a major travel trend the hospitality industry is keen to cash in on.

Taking your dog RV-ing is like painting a room: 90-per-cent preparation, 10-per-cent common sense. Three areas of planning will make canine cruising a holiday to remember: health, safety and itinerary.

If you’re contemplating a visit to the States with your dog, you need to be familiar with the regulations for cross-border travel. Border rules differ depending on whether you are entering the U.S. or returning to Canada. There are also (sometimes) special requirements for travel by plane to and from the States.