If you're thinking of popping your dog in the car and went on vacation, stop for a moment, and back-up.

Taking a vacation with your dog is not able to, but requires a bit 'of planning.

There are many places you can walk with your dog and a really good time there, but first you need to start planning your exit.

Take a moment to decide what to do during your vacation, so his face, the shops, or visit the historic areas, letdog at home.

But if your idea of a vacation, walking, hiking through mountain trails to the beach and turn your dog can be a welcome companion, giving a little 'homework first.

In this article I will try to provide further information on places to visit and get directions you can follow in order to be able to do some 'research, you are alone.

If walking and hiking amid the beauty of the mountain turns on, there are some national parks that welcome dogs with fewlimitations.

Vicious dogs, noisy or unruly are not allowed. Dogs must have a current rabies certificate. Most parks require that dogs on a lead of 6 feet in developed areas and natural are held.

If you are camping, the dog can not be tied and left alone and at night they need to work in an enclosed space such as a motor vehicle or a tent.

Sorry, dogs are not allowed to swim in developed areas to swim in most state and national parks.

The top five dogfriendly national parks to visit with your pet:

Grand Canyon, AZ

Acadia, ME

Shenandoah, VA

Yosmite, CA

North Cascades, WA

For more information on the state or national parks in your area, go to the Internet in your state, and the words in state parks and you will receive all possible information.

For the national parks should http://www.nps.gov/

Now, if the backpack is your cup of tea, and your dog is an appropriate variety (not a lap dog) and that could be greatfun.

But, backpacking with your dog is not the same backpacking alone or take your dog for a walk. There are many things to remember. First and most importantly, your dog needs a visit to the vet for a thorough examination of some of his bones and joints healthy is to make enough for a long walk, and his pack back.

When you get the green light by the veterinary service, you need a quick trip to practice walking.

This means that you are trying to implement a partial chargebackpack while you walk your dog on a leash, and then try with your dog carry his own backpack partially loaded.

A dog can carry up to 25 percent of his body weight, for relatively long periods.

There are several clubs in the dog, backpacking, contact.

They are: Dog Scouts of America (www.dogscouts.com / backpacking.shtml) revolutionary K9 (www.k9trailblazers.org), only two, but go to the Internet and look for others.

Security is an importantconsideration, some are to ensure the safety and your pet in mind. Bring a first aid kit for you and your pet. Remember that your pet is not wearing shoes, so keep an eye on the injured or sore pads.

If you and your dog's idea of fun is a summer day at the beach, here are some points in mind:

Cape San Blas, FL – 35 miles south of Panama City, FL

Dog Beach, CA near San Diego – a doggie paradise

St. George Island, Fl enough space forMan and dog

Caramel City Beach, CA a short distance from the town of Caramel

Hunting Island, SC is a State Park near Beaufort, SC

Grayton Beach State Park, situated between Franschhoek and

Seaside, FL. Oceanfront 400 ha park

Jekyll Island, Georgia, on the coast of Georgia – loves dogs and

their people

Ft Fisher State Park, NC outside Wilmington, NC

First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA on

Chesapeake Bay

Guadalupe River State ParkSpring Branch, Texas

30 miles north of San Antonio, TX

These are just some of the fun places where you and your pet can stay.

The key is to remember to obey park rules and clean up yourself and your pet.

Most every park requires some sort of proof that your pet has a current rabies shot and that you can use a leash.

Precautions taken to protect your pet and yourself from the sun and heat.

For more information on places to visityour pet goes beyond http://www.PetVR.com line, is a great site that has tons of information on many other holidays with your pets, and "how" to go.

If you have an older cat and think of vacation plans, do not, I repeat, do not take your cat is not.

Kitty has already told me that you can take a trip, but please, please stay Oh Pretty Kitty home late.

Cats are mostly not moving well and they all prefer to be the familyenvironment.

They will be happy with a visit from a neighbor or relative in the family friendly stop every day to meet their needs.

Hire a Pet Sitter ideal is a great way to go if you have a cat or a dog that does not travel and do not have.

What you do and where you will be careful to respect the rules and, above all, a pleasure.