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Originally Posted by Cynbod
Our dog is big. She loves to ride in the car, but we have only taken her on short trips (3 hrs). Florida for us is 1200 miles. I hope to retire in November and I am wondering what to do. Are big dogs welcome in hotels. Should we medicate her, she is or will be 9 years old. What a dilema!!  |
Cynbod, we travel 1200 miles between MI and FL with an 85-lb dog. Been doing this since 2004. At first there were a handful of motels that take big dogs, but now there's lots. Best Westerns (most have been refurbished) and La Quintas, many Holiday Inn Expresses, but that's only a start. Google Pet Friendly ________ (whatever city/state). Once you pick a place, call to make sure there's no weight limit.
We have put our dogs in the car from day one and gotten them used to car travel. Our current golden was 10 weeks old when he took his first ride to Key West. We never medicate the dog. We give him the whole back seat for comfort. That's a priority. If need be, I mail a box of clothes down.
Maybe try a shorter trip with your dog and see how it goes? We drive 6-8 hours a day. Both dog's always did/do well.