Leaving yorkies at hotel.....

[Patti]

I know a lot of Petsmarts now have dogy daycare maybe you could check into that.

[Maddie-Rudy-Mom]

When we had to evacuate for Rita, we were displaced from our home for over three week. We stayed in a couple of hotels and I worried to about them getting out. I brought a baby gate just in case someone from house keeping came in and I always kept there harnesses on them when I wasn't there. Most of the house keeping staff was scared of dogs, so they wouldn't come in if they heard a dog bark, so you could imagine three yorkies barking, no house keeping. No one in my family had any problem with there pets and we had 9 dogs 11 cats and a bird and we all made it home safe. Congrats on you up comming addition to your family.

[yorkshirecrazy]

Originally Posted by Telea

Next week me, my husband and the two yorkies are going to Tulsa, Ok for the birth of our second grand daughter. We will be staying 2 days (over night) in a hotel. I have already gotten the names of some that will allow you to have your pets that are close to the hospital. I am just a little worried about leaving them in the room by themselves while we are out and at the hospital. I know it will not be a good option to leave them in the car in their carriers because of the cooler temps-weather. I worry about someone taking them out of our room more than anything. Am I just worrying too much or am I being too over protective. I have thought about putting out the do not disturb sign. Any suggestions or comments to calm my fears would be greatly appreciated.

Telea Zoe' and Mia

Don't worry. I was just as afraid as you are. Last weekend I went to Disney with my 3 year old Daughter, husband, and my little daisy(yorkie). I had to leave her all alone in the room while we were at the parks. I did put the no disturb sign on the door, left the t.v. on for her entertainment, and left worried as hell. Thank God when I returned she was happy to see me And left a few presents under the bed(doo, doo).. So thank God she was okay. I was worried just like you, but everything worked out for the best.

[Jenn218]

I've never left Mojo alone either and worry about the same things....believe me, you are not alone!!! We have a motorhome, but we don't always take drive it. I even hate the thought of leaving him in the motorhome by himself too!! That is just natural for us Yorkie moms!

On another thread, they mentioned all of what was said here....some leave them in the bathroom with all of their things (water, pee pads, toys, crate, bed, blankie, chewies, food, etc), that way, they are more confined and less likely to find anything in the carpet, under the beds, etc. (plus, they are less likely to run out the door if housekeeping does come in.

There is another website: dogfriendly.com that will give you ideas of cities that allow pets (on beaches, hotels, parks, etc).

I know you want your babies by you and they will love the trip over there....just try not to worry too much about them (do all of the above: talk with the managers, etc) and they will be fine. Good luck with the new grandbaby too!

Just in case....I live just north of you by Devils Den State Park....I stay at home, so if you ever need help........please let me know.

[ldenise]

we had traveled to see the Bucks play at the alamo dome in San Antonio when Ahia was still a pup. I too was afraid to leave them alone in the motel. I wasn't worried so much about them being stolen (although i should have been). I was more worried about them feeling like I would never come back for them. I did some research and got a pet sitter that would come to the motel. It was quite expensive for the evening but well worth it. I was on the phone with this lady several times over a week before hand. I told her if she stole my babies I would break both her knee caps. LOL. she turned out to be really nice and was really good with them. they really liked her too.
This might be an option for you too.
Asecond grand child....... congrats.

[mhorst]

It's my own personal opinion, but I would never leave a pet in a hotel room unattended without leaving them in a crate. You never know when someone might enter the room and your pet could escape so quickly. Even leaving them confined in the bathroom could be risky. If someone entered the room and left the door open and then opened the bathroom door, your pet could be gone.

My Zoe is tiny, less than 3 lbs, but when she is determined to run, it's hard to catch her. She would probably try to lick even a stranger to death rather than run, but I would not want to risk it.

A few hours in a crate won't hurt them, if they are healthy otherwise, and could save you a lot of heartache.

Wishing you the very best!! And congratulations on the new grandchild!!!

[DazzlinYT]

I just got back from showing in SC, we took 3 adult dogs, and a litter of 3 puppies. I left mama, and the 3 puppies in the hotel while at the show site (a Laquinta) had no other option as my husband is not quite ready to take care of un-weaned puppies yet (still training him)..and they did JUST FINE. I often have to leave dogs in the room while at shows, to go eat, or shop after the show, or what have you, and have never had any problem, just put them in their crate, and pray they don't bark too much. Have a good time, and enjoy your trip, and congratulations!

[vainchick5]

To be honest, I wouldn't be comfortable leaving Coco in a hotel room by herself. I would rather get a sitter or a friend with pups that could watch her. I would feel horrible, having fun, or going out, knowing she will be in an unfamiliar place for God knows how long. I would consider either having a friend watch her back home, or maybe you can take the baby to your kids house and let her roam around in a room or xpen. At least being at your son/daughters house, you can be confident that no maid or service person could walk in and steal your baby or accidentally let them out. I would only consider taking Coco with me, if she could go where I went or if I knew someone that could watch her for me while on vacation. Just my opinion. Maybe I'm overprotective but I would not want to take a chance that I would be the 1 unlucky person to have something bad happen to my baby. I'm not scaring you, just giving you my opinion.

[prettypuppypink]

I have traveled with several different dogs over the years. I stay in pet friendly hotels,etc. I always left them in a small pup tent, lightweight. Pixie hates anything that resembles a crate. I take her Barbie folding playpen and leave the one sided flap open and doggy proof the bathroom, close the door and tape a large note on it, 'DO NOT ENTER VICIOUS DOG!' I notify housekeeping not to do the room until I call, leave a do not disturb sign on the door and notify the desk or security that I left Pixie in my room. There is also a folding playpen in a travel bag/shoulder strap, with a velco flap on one end. I have seen them in Pet Edge and several other catalogs.
I never had a problem.
Jessica

[envrobear]

Moose just went with me a couple of weeks ago on a business trip. It was the first time I was going to leave her in the room by herself, last time she came my mom went too for a rest and relax

I left moose in the room during the meetings and then got her at lunch and after we went to dinner. I have a soft side crate for travel and she stayed in there when I was gone. I also put luggage locks on the zippers of the crate so if someone did try to take her they would have to take the entire crate, no small task since it is doggie condo size
We were at a Hilton, and at this hotel they made me sign a paper with the rules and gave me a sign for my door that said furry friend at home so the maid service would not come in. I also kept the tv on the carttin network so she was entertained. Plus moose was so cute that everyone of the staff knew us by the first night so that made me feel better at least if they would have seen her with someone else they would know something was wrong.

On the last day of the meetings I had to check out before the meetings were done so moose went in her purse, no one had a clue she was with me, she slept the entire time.

[karen171]

Reminds me of the time we were traveling in Arkansas with Koko. We stayed at a Best Western I believe. Going out for the day, we told the manager and housekeeping to not go in the room because of Koko. Assured that they wouldn't, we left to enjoy the sights. Came back..manager rushed out to explain that they had accidentally let Koko out! We were frantic til he explained that they had put Koko up in another room...they had to coax him with food. After that we always put Koko in a crate if we went out...much as he hated it. I think after that he expected to have his own room!

[RowdysMom]

As I mentioned above I have left Rowdy in a motel room - when I have to - we were on vacation this past summer and had a relative pass away. The funeral was in a little town and I had no choice but to leave him in the room during the funeral. My concern is that if I tell housekeeping that there is a dog in the room and to NOT come in - that is an invitation to come in and steal him. I know, I know, I'm paranoid and not very trusting, but that is the way I feel. I always the front desk people when I check in that I have a dog with me - but I am also paranoid about that too - thinking that that information is an invitation to take him when we are not there. But since many hotels have an extra fee for pets, I feel it is unethical to not tell them.

Anyway, I always leave a do not disturb sign on the door - and we've never had any problems at all - but we haven't left him very much. I like the idea of leaving a Vicious Dog sign on the bathroom door!!! Although we usually don't confine Rowdy - I might try that next time - leaving him in the bathroom with his bed and toys and the like. Then if someone wants to come in to steal him - well, just let them try to get that Vicious Dog out of the bathroom!

Anyway, good luck!

[wheeler53]

Thanks for providing the websites for hotels that take pets.....this will be a great help.....we were going to start just calling hotels.