I am new, but being that my little girl is so young and doesn't eat well when left alone... I have been taking both mine with me if I am going to be gone longer than 2-3 hrs, or no one else is home! This Saturday we are driving 4 hours to take our son to a football camp in PA, so we are taking pups too. I found an app called "BringFido" it uses your current location/or one you plug in to show you nearby "Pet friendly" Hotels, Restaurants, Parks, Beaches , etc! Will try out Saturday!