Visiting National Parks with dog
Hello. We are planning a Fall trip to some southwest national parks (Bryce, Zion, Arches, Mesa Verde) and are considering bringing our 13 YO dog. We'd like to hike somewhat in these areas and wonder...
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We took our dog with us on a four month trip. Most of it in the areas that you are planning on going too.
We always camped where we at least had electricity. Most of the time, Annie came with us or if we were going for one or two hours we would leave her in the tt with the a/c on.
On about four occasions, we put her in a kennel for the day. Cost was on average $20.
In Alburquerque, she was put in an indoor kennel. The kennel was large, she had a bowl of water, food, a bed off the ground with a head board and a foot board. Oh, and an 18 inch TV turned to the Animal Planet channel. She was walked and well cared for. $23.
Worst place was the kennel at Carlsbad Caverns. Nothing but stacked crates and you had to go back to let the dog out. Ruined our visit to Carlsbad as we rushed through the caverns. $10
Check out the kennel before you pay.
If you want complete freedom to do what you want, take the person up on the offer to take the dog. You will both be happier.
We did find that many stores, not food stores, are dog friendly if you ask. Outdoor eating places generally will allow a dog.
We always camped where we at least had electricity. Most of the time, Annie came with us or if we were going for one or two hours we would leave her in the tt with the a/c on.
On about four occasions, we put her in a kennel for the day. Cost was on average $20.
In Alburquerque, she was put in an indoor kennel. The kennel was large, she had a bowl of water, food, a bed off the ground with a head board and a foot board. Oh, and an 18 inch TV turned to the Animal Planet channel. She was walked and well cared for. $23.
Worst place was the kennel at Carlsbad Caverns. Nothing but stacked crates and you had to go back to let the dog out. Ruined our visit to Carlsbad as we rushed through the caverns. $10
Check out the kennel before you pay.
If you want complete freedom to do what you want, take the person up on the offer to take the dog. You will both be happier.
We did find that many stores, not food stores, are dog friendly if you ask. Outdoor eating places generally will allow a dog.
