[nagdu] Traveling Advice

[Tamara Smith-Kinney]

Cheryl,

I haven't traveled much since the '08 convention, but when I think of
leaving Mitzi unattended in a hotel room, I do consider the possibility of
fire or some other unforseen circumstance.  Or staff coming in despite the
do not disturb sign.  So I don't feel comfortable with the notion on that
account.  Also, I have no way to know what she's up to while I'm gone, and
if she's barking up a storm, that would disturb others.  I'm not worried
about chewing or damage, although that could happen, too, if she gets
stressed...

Still, I'm not sure what might prompt me to decide to leave her in the room
anyway, and I would if I needed to, I guess.  I woud prefer not to, though.
That's just me.

We're talking about doing some travel over the next couple of years, so I'll
get more experience.  Then again, we're going to be buying a travel trailer
first, so that we can take Daisy.  Which means I could leave Mitzi in the
trailer with her, if need be.  I don't feel comfortable with that, either,
but we'll see.  /smile/

Tami Smith-Kinney

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The hotels are working with us. They just want in return that the dogs be
not attended at all times.  You should also be worried in case of:

Someone of employment going into room stealing dog
Fire
other natural disaster that you may not be able to get back to the room in
time to get your dog.  I think I heard one time that there was a fire at
either a National or State Convention.

Make sure you are doing the right thing.  You dog is a loved one and you
don't want to get it hurt, stolen, or something happen at the hotel like a
dog destroying something as well.  The hotels have to insurance and it does
go up if unforeseen things  arise

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  Because there is the fear of the dogs getting over anxious should staff
come into the room, and much of the housekeeping staff is afraid of the dog.
Even if you are required to pay for the damage, they don't want the damage
to happen in the first place. Really, if we think about it, we don't either.

  Cindy


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