You, Your Dog, and The Open Road

Our furry pals are always up for an adventure. They never complain that the music is too loud and they eagerly await exploring new places, but mostly they are happy because they are with you. This roll is designed to help you plan and enjoy your next road trip.

Pet Friendly Roadtrips

Pets make the best travel companions! Our furry pals are always up for an adventure, never complain that the music is too loud, and enjoy exploring new places. But mostly they’re happy because we’re together. This roll is designed to help you plan and get the most out of your next pet friendly road trip.

Packing the Essentials

Just as you would not leave home without your furry friend, there are some essentials that you should remember to bring when heading out on a road trip with your pup. Below you’ll find a collection of resources to help you pack for your dog before you hit the road!

Preparing for Your Road Trip

Even though the idea of a road trip seems like it should be spontaneous, a little preparation goes a long way when you're traveling with pets! Check out the collection of articles below for resources and things to consider when anticipating a road trip with your dog.

Deciding Where to Go

Sometimes you feel driven (ha, get it?) to the fresh air and freedom of the open road without exactly knowing where you want to go. Luckily, choosing where to go on your road trip is lots of fun! If you're having trouble making up your mind. check out the resources below for dog-friendly destinations that deserve a place in your short-list of destinations.

Capturing and Sharing Your Memories

Capturing great photos and preserving the memories you create along the way helps you re-live your trip later. Unlike humans, though, you can't exactly just ask your furry friend to pose for a photo out of the blue. Below we've included resources and tips for capturing classic moments of your travels with your dog on camera.

  • 6 Simple Steps to Teach Your Dog to Pose for Photos

    With these easy steps and a little practice, your dog will be ready to pose for terrific photos on your next pet-friendly adventure together!

  • The Best Planner

    Use this planner tutorial as a great way to organize and journal your road trip, so you never forget the memories you've made.

  • Our Mini Family: DIY Travel Journal

    Create this easy, DIY travel journal to remember and share all of your favorite travel adventures! Use simple scrapbooking tools and follow this tutorial to make yours!

  • Getting Great Pet Photos

    There is nothing like photos to capture those special moments when you're traveling with your pets - but it's tricky! With these tips, you'll have great shots!

  • Ten Tips for Catching Your Dog on Camera

    Having trouble getting your pet to cooperate with your photo shoot? These tips will help!

Trips We Recommend

My family and I are constantly in-between our own road trips, with a goal of visiting all the states on mainland North America. On our blog, we'll be sharing the top pet-friendly attraction in each of the lower 48 states as we visit them!

  • The Grand Canyon, Arizona

    The Grand Canyon is one of the most magnificent landscapes in the country, and leashed pets are welcome on the 14 mile, paved South Rim Trail and on the Greenway Trail.

  • White Sands, New Mexico

    The dazzling White Sands National Monument is the largest gypsum dune field in the world - and the entire park is pet-friendly!

  • Carmel Beach, California

    Carmel is the perfect combination of high-end beach town and European village…but its crowning glory is its spectacular, dog-friendly beach.

  • Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

    It’s just 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, but you might as well be in a different world at Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area. And all the trails here are pet-friendly!

  • The #1 Pet Friendly Attraction in Each State

    Choosing the top pet-friendly attraction in each state was the hard part. Now we're on a 10-month road trip to visit each one!

  • The San Antonio River Walk, Texas

    Taking your dog on a trip to Texas? Don't miss the famous San Antonio River Walk! This beautiful path follows the river and connects the city's cultural sites.

  • Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma

    If you and your dog are looking to step back in time, pack the car, grab the leash, and head for Oklahoma's Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - where the buffalo once again roam. You'll find miles of pet-friendly trails, plus boating, camping, and biking.

About The Author

Amy Burkert runs the award-winning pet travel website, GoPetFriendly.com, which makes it easy to plan a trip with your entire family. Her blog, Take Paws, is an encyclopedia of pet travel tips, pet-friendly destination advice, and stories of the adventures she and her husband share as they travel full-time in their Winnebago with their dogs, Ty and Buster.

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