| Beautiful antique furniture, big fluffy robes, extravagant | | | | innkeepers put a great deal of effort in maintaining a |
| breakfasts, and intimate settings are what most people | | | | beautiful, immaculate house, and it is your responsibility |
| bring to mind when thinking of bed and breakfast inns. | | | | to keep it that way. Wipe your pet's paws every time |
| Handmade doggie treats, however, is one luxurious | | | | he comes in from outside. Discourage him from |
| amenity that one would not normally include. The truth | | | | sleeping on the furniture and cover all furniture and the |
| is that more and more inns are accepting, as well as | | | | beds he might go on. Many inns provide special sheets, |
| pampering four legged guests. Here is some | | | | towels, and beds for your pet so that he too can relax |
| information about how you and your pet can have a | | | | in comfort. Put fresh water and food on a mat if you |
| relaxing stay at a bed and breakfast. | | | | are feeding in the room and try to keep your pet on |
| If you decide to take your pet with you to stay at a | | | | the same feeding schedule you would at home. Some |
| bed and breakfast, it is important to plan your itinerary | | | | inns will even provide him with fancy crystal dishes and |
| around them. It is key to book accommodations that | | | | homemade food and treats to let him know how |
| are pet friendly. Visit which lists more than 400 pet | | | | pampered he truly is. |
| friendly inns in 300 cities around the country. With so | | | | When you leave your room, refrain from leaving your |
| many to choose from it is easy to find the perfect bed | | | | pet behind. Most bed and breakfasts have policies |
| and breakfast for you and your pet. | | | | against leaving your pet unattended. Crate your pet to |
| When booking, tell the innkeeper that you want to bring | | | | avoid any unwanted situations if you are permitted to |
| your pet. Some inns have policies regarding the size, | | | | leave him in the room, and be sure that all employees |
| weight, and type of pet that they can accommodate. | | | | of the inn know that your pet will be in there. Some |
| Make sure you find out if the innkeeper requires any | | | | inns offer in-room pet sitting services, as well as |
| special deposits or extra fees to cover your pet's | | | | doggie daycare areas that allow your pet to socialize |
| stay. Also, find out if there are animals that live at the | | | | and play while you are off premises. When outdoors, |
| inn to avoid any potential problems for your pet. Ask | | | | keep your pet on a leash and always clean up after |
| about designated rooms for people staying with their | | | | him. Respect all the guests at the inn and their feelings |
| furry friends. These rooms are often located on the | | | | about animals. |
| ground floor for easier access. | | | | At the end of your stay at the inn, inspect your room |
| Upon arrival remind the innkeeper that you are | | | | for any damage your pet may have caused. Notify |
| traveling with a special guest. Some inns provide a | | | | the innkeeper and volunteer to pay for any repairs. Pet |
| goody bag for pets that include treats, pick up bags, | | | | friendly inns know that sometimes an accident may |
| and information on local veterinarians and pet friendly | | | | happen and would prefer you to let them know right |
| establishments. Ask if there are any restricted and/or | | | | after it happens so they may deal with it accordingly. |
| designated places for pets both indoors and outdoors. | | | | Doesn't it sound nice to be able to go on a relaxing, |
| Check with the innkeeper about walking your pet | | | | intimate vacation and be able to bring your pet along? |
| through the gardens, along the shore, or on trails. This | | | | Many bed and breakfast innkeepers have said that |
| way, you and your furry friend can take in the lovely | | | | some of their most memorable guests are pets and |
| atmospheres that help make bed and breakfasts so | | | | their owners. Hopefully your visit at the bed and |
| special. | | | | breakfast will be just as memorable! |
| As you will see when you get to your room, | | | | |