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Originally Posted by salazark  I vote for taking her. We take both of ours. We have a playpen that they stay in if we go out. It folds and fits in a bag. It is part of our checked luggage. Most pet friendly hotels have a sign to put on your door if you leave your pet. I also check with the front desk. I give them my cell phone number so that if they do start barking I can come right back. The staff usually appreciates someone who is proactive about keeping everyone happy. |
^^ this.
I have taken my pets numerous times on vacations where I had to leave them in the room for short periods.
ALWAYS Crate them in the room, this way if someone does walk in my accident- the dog will not bolt- even a very well behaved dog may not listen to someone they don't know in a strange environment.
Leave the TV on, this will block some of the outside noise out and help calm the dog, hopefully this will cut down on the barking.
Like above, I leave my cell phone number with the front desk- this way if there is a problem you can come right back.
Bring a blanket and toy from home that hasn't been washed before you come- this way they will have the smell of home.
I will usually put the dogs away in the room and then go get ice and come right back- then do it again and go to the lobby and come right back- this way they realize that even though you are leaving them in a strange place, you are going to come back.
Good Luck with whatever decision you make- I have taken numerous vacations where I couldn't take mine and they always do fine- but it is nice to take them sometimes and get to enjoy your vacation AND not miss your dog at the same time.