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Traveling with your dog tidbits

Here are some handy tips to know when you are planning a trip with your dog. There are many ways you may choose to get to your vacation destination, and thorough planning ahead will help ensure that every goes pawsitively perfect.

Road Trip with your Dog

If you have a long drive ahead make sure to bring lots of water (there are many handy water container/dish bowl combinations) along for the ride.

Snacks tend to work better than food during the car ride as many dogs tend not to be very interested in eating a meal while on the road.

Try stopping every two -three hours to let your dog stretch their paws and wag their tails for a few minutes - and a pee break.

INFO FOR U.S. CLIENTS TRAVELLING TO ONTARIO

Here are just a few things that you should know to make your trip smoother when travelling to Canada from the U.S.

Documentation Requirements
If you're travelling by air OR land, bring a passport. New rules went into effect this year and passports are now mandatory.

Currency Conversion, Taxes & Rebates
Use the handy currency converter to see exactly how far your American dollars will go in Ontario.

Customs/Border Crossings
Be guaranteed smooth sailing across any of the following border crossings by checking up-to-the-minute border traffic online:

Getting Around
Ontario offers a network of regional and national airline routes, railways, highways, bus routes and ferries.

Customs
Find out info on duty and customs.

Duty Free Shops
Statutory Holidays
Weather
Ever wonder what the difference is between Celsius and Fahrenheit or what to wear when?

For more information please consult your local travel agent or call 1-800-ONTARIO for the most up-to-date information.

If you plan to drive with your dog into Canada here are the border requirements.
Pet dogs eight (8) months of age or over from a Rabies-Free Country (officially recognized as such by Canada) Dogs may enter Canada if accompanied by a certificate, in either English or French, of an official government veterinarian. The certificate must clearly identify the animals and show that:

• Rabies has not existed in that country for the six (6) month period immediately preceding the shipment of the animals; and,
  
• The animals have been in that country for the six (6) month period referred or since birth.

Flying With your Dog

Taking your pup on an airplane can be a scary and sometimes even dangerous situation for them. You must take all possible steps to insure their safety. You cannot trust the airline to do it. Try to avoid connecting flights wherever possible.
Tape the flight information securely to the outside of the kennel. Write it on colorful paper; include the dog's name, your name and phone number, the name and phone number of the person picking him up and the flight number and destinations.
Tape a bag of food and cookies to the outside of the kennel.
Freeze a small amount of water in the bottom of the water bowl and attach it right before the flight.
Wait until the flight take off before leaving. Watch your dog being loaded onto the plane. If you are flying on the same flight, watch until your dog is loaded onto the plane before you get on the flight.
If it's hot weather, choose a flight very early in the morning or very late at night. Never let a dog fly when the temperature is over 85 degrees. If the plane is delayed at the gate or on the runway, insist that they take your dog off.
Your dog's life is precious to you. If something does not seem right to you, ask to talk to a supervisor. Do not give up until you are certain that your dog is going to be safe.

If you have booked a summer canoe trip and are looking for a pet friendly location that is closest to your adventure here is a list of places that we recommend.

ALGONQUIN PARK - RAIN LAKE TRIP
Town of Huntsville is approximately  40 minutes from our meeting location to
Rain Lake.
 
Comfort Inn  705-789-1701
Tulip Inn  705-789-4001
Highland Court  705-789-4424

ALGONQUIN PARK - NORTH TEA PETSPEDITION
Town of South River is approximately 30 minutes from our meeting location.

Algonquin Motel & Restaurant 81 Highway 705-386-2641  

MASSASSAUGA PROVINCIAL PARK
Town of Parry Sound is approximately 30 minutes from our meeting location.

Parry Sound, Massassauga PP
Maple Leaf Resort & Cottages 705-267-2584  
Sunny Point Cottages & Inn Rosseau Rd.  705-378-2505  
Best Western Georgian Inn  705-746-5837  
Comfort Inn Parry Sound  705-746-6221  
Jolly Roger Inn Highway 400  705-746-2461  

HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS
Town of Minden, this B&B is just 15 minutes from our meeting location.

Stouffer Mill Bed & Breakfast Getaway  705-489-3024  
Buckslide Tent & Trailer Park  705-489-2808 
Lochaven Inn Resort 705-754-3531

MADAWASKA RIVER TRIP
Town of Barry's Bay approximately 20 minutes from our meeting location
Mountain View Motel  RR 1 Box 101 K0J 1B0  613-2757

Bancroft is apprximately 40 minutes from our meeting location.
Best Western Sword Motor Inn   613-332-2474

KILLARNEY
Quality Inn - Parry Sound

PAWS & PADDLE MCCRAE LAKE
Town of Barrie approximately 30 minutes from our location

Comfort Inn Barrie 705-722-3600
Travelodge 705-734-9500

List of dog friendly accommodations in and around Ontario: Ahmic Lake Resort
705-387-3853
866-857-7946
www.ahmiclakeresort.onlink.net/

Blue Mountain Escapes
705-444-6845
800-806-8237
www.bluemountainescapes.com

Red Umbrella Inn
705-489-2462
www.redumbrellainn.com

Loralea Country Inn Resort
Halls Lake Minden, Ontario
(705)489-2048
(800)461-6557
www.loraleacountryinnresort.com

Lake Edge Cottages
45 Lake Edge Road, R.R. #4
Lakefield, Ontario, Canada, K0L 2H0
phone/fax: (705) 652-9080
Reservation Line: 1-866-LAK-EDGE (525-3343)
http://www.lakeedge.com/

Stouffermill B&B
R.R.2
Minden (Halls Lake)
Ontario, Canada, K0M 2K0
www.stouffermill.com

Winter Trips:
Bolton Inn12373 King's Highway 50, Bolton, Peel Regional Municipality, ON L7E(905) 857-3382‎

For more dog friendly accommodations in your desired travel destination please visit the following websites.
www.pawperks.ca
www.resortcountry.com/ontariopets.html
www.petfriendly.ca/
www.cottage-resort.com/pets.htm
www.petswelcome.com/milkbone/canmap.html
www.pet-friendly-hotels.net
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