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Taking your dog on holiday/vacation? Some things to consider…

Diva as a puppyThis is a little late (meant to post before the holidays), but good nonetheless.

Almost every time my wife and I take our three rather large dogs (Diva’s pictured, as puppy, to the left) to a friend or family member’s house, I grapple with whether or not I really want to deal with them (the dogs, not the people.) They can be a lot of hassle and work, but in the end, they usually win. So I try to be as considerate as possible to our hosts, though it’s not always the easiest thing to do. This New York Times article has some entertaining stories and tips about taking your pets on vacation with you, especially on holidays to friends’ or relatives’ houses. And though I do refer to my dogs as members of my family, I hope I’m not nearly as extreme as some of the owners in the story. An excerpt: Continue reading ‘Taking your dog on holiday/vacation? Some things to consider…’