There are many benefits to having animal companions, not the least of which is stress reduction. So given the magical healing powers of pets, is it ever possible that a person needs to kiss Fluffy good-bye and get off on her own for a few days? In most cases, “a well-trained, well-socialized [animal] is […]
Pets Vacation Like Celebrities In The Hamptons This Summer!
If you’re planning a summer vacation on Eastern Long Island, look (and sniff) no further than the Hamptons! A summer retreat for many celebrities such as Howard Stern (don’t miss America’s Got Talent), Alec Baldwin and Billy Joel, now you can experience the lap of luxury, just like their pets! The Hamptons have a little […]
Travel Tips For a Summer Vacation With Your Best Friend
Babe Hope and Wendy Diamond just returned home from a summer trip to the United Kingdom! Take a look at their summer traveling tips – so you can avoid any trouble when on the road with your pets! Having had dogs for as long as we can remember, our family vacations always have included our […]
#SXSW Most Pet-Friendly Hotel : The Driskill – Austin, Texas
There’s going to be a stampede of vacationing pets and their parents visiting The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas after the word gets out that Animal Fair’s readers have honored the historic establishment with the 2008 Cesar® Five Dog Bone Award for Pet-Friendliest Hotel. The Driskill, built in 1886 by a wealthy Texas cattle rancher, […]
Ask the Trainer: Kirstin McMillan On Training A Travel-Ready Dog
Training a Travel-Ready Dog Don’t let the blond hair and bubbly personality fool you – when it comes to training dogs Kirstin McMillan is as good as it gets – and she’s got the pedigree to prove it! A third generation animal trainer, she now heads the canine enrichment center at LA Dogworks (LAdogworks.com), where […]
Pet Travel! It’s A Ruff Life In Nantucket!
Winter pet travel blues? Everything is packed, work is left at home, and a week of leisure lies ahead. But there’s just one last stop: bringing your poor pooch to the kennel where he is caged up for the next seven days, while you roam freer than ever. Feeling guilty yet? Dragging your dog […]