Traveling with your dogBreed Specific Legislation Before you go traveling anywhere with your dog, check to see if your destination area prohibits your dog from visiting or what restrictions are in force. Pet Friendly Hotels in the USA, Canada and International There is good news and bad news regarding BSL! If you are planning on traveling in Canada and/or the States, you need to be aware of local by-laws pertaining to breed specific legislation. Some places will require you to muzzle your dog (if it is on the BSL list) while other localities will seize your dog. Needless to say, this can cause you undue hardships and not to mention a good dose of trauma. The good news is there are a number of States that have prohibited local municipalities from passing BSL. This list may not be complete but here it is anyway. California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia. The second part of the good news is some jurisdictions have repealed their BSL, so with a good fight and an anti BSL campaign against the forces of ignorance, BSL can be repealed. Doggie Travel Tips Preparing for a road trip is often like a last minute marathon race. Having a to-do list can make life less stressful, so to help you along your way, here is a helpful list. Food and water: It is always a good idea to keep your dog on the same food and water it is use to. This will help reduce the chances of diarrhea or vomiting. Medications and/or supplements Dog’s Identification: It is good practice to record dog tags, tattoos, distinguishing marks along with a recent photo. Hopefully you will never need it but you never know. Research By-laws: It is always a good idea to check with local government officials respecting their dog by laws. Some jurisdictions have breed specific legislation that restricts certain breeds. Most cities and towns have their own websites, so check it out prior to traveling.
Research Airline and Accommodation restrictions: Dog supplies: Collars, can openers, bowls, cookies, bones, toys, blankets, towels, beds, carriers or anything else your dog will require on his or her trip.
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