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Doggy entrees from Tradewinds Island Grand. Kristen Seymour While I'm all for spoiling my dogs, I'm generally more likely to spoil them with a day at the dog park than a doggy spa treatment. That might be because I prefer running around outside to being slathered with creams, or maybe I'm just practical. Either way, I will only indulge my dogs to a point. Usually. Then I won a two-night stay at a pet-friendly hotel of my choice after after entering a slogan contest with I Love Dog Friendly. Suddenly I was a little more open to the idea of pampering my pooches. My husband and I, along with our two dogs, stayed at the pet-friendly Tradewinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Fla. which ...

Motel 6 We love traveling with our furry, four-legged friends, but realize it can be a challenge to find an affordable, pet-friendly hotel on the road. Some even charge a large one-time fee for pets which really doesn't make sense when we're only staying for a night or two. (And we know that our pets will behave like perfect behaved angels!) To help you out when you are on the road, our friends at the always pet-friendly Motel 6 are offering a three-night stay to two lucky Paw Nation readers. That's right -- no pet fees or crazy restrictions. Just three free nights in a Motel 6 near you (or far from you -- wherever you want to go!). As a sponsor of Meet the Breeds, they are offering this ...

katbert, Flickr Going on a trip can be stressful enough without adding your dog to the mix. Some organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States recommend against flying with your dog at all because of numerous cases where the animals didn't arrive safely. But if you'll be taking to the skies with Fido in tow, some advance planning can ensure that both you and your pet will be ready for takeoff. Assess whether your dog can handle the trip. Radio show host and pet travel expert Stephanie Abrams points out that every breed and every dog has its own temperament that can affect your trip. "Some by nature are more high-strung," she says, and not good at dealing with the motion ...

Tru-Fit Smart Harness and Auto Zip Line is just one of the prizes available to the winner. Kurgo We know you don't want to leave your dog behind when you travel. Road trips give you the perfect opportunity to take your pooch along for the ride, but that can be difficult if it prefers to try to sit in your lap. While you're driving. On the Interstate. (We feel your pain.) One way to help keep your canine (and yourself) safe is to outfit your ride with special gear for dog travel. This week, we're giving away a "Pup Your Ride" prize pack from Kurgo. The company offers lots of products to make driving with your dog a little easier, regardless of the size of your furry friend. One lucky Paw ...

TheGiantVermin, Flickr Summer is fast approaching, and it's time to make your travel plans for the family, four-legged members included. It's easier than ever to find dog-friendly hotels, bed-and-breakfast inns, resorts and more with so many websites dedicated to pet travel and chains that have declared all of their hotels pet-friendly. The sites listed here can help you find accommodations that not only allow dogs of all sizes, but actually cater to them with special services and amenities too. We've also included information about pet-friendly hotel companies and specific hotel and resorts offerings. Helpful Websites Start out by hitting the Internet to find all the details you need, ...

"Are we there yet?" Flickr/delgrosso The holidays are almost upon us, and many pet lovers will be hitting the road to celebrate the season with friends or family members. And along with any gifts, festive treats, and luggage, your pet may be coming along for the ride. Since no one wants to sit through hours of nervous whining or uncomfortable howling from their four-legged traveling companion, animals should be well prepared to make the holiday journey. Here's how. Dog Travel in the Air If you can't afford luxurious pet-exclusive airlines like Pet Airways, your dog may be flying to your destination in coach or, even worse, cargo. It's important to contact the airline when booking your ...