Proper Dog Etiquette When Renting a Cottage

Published A Few Days Ago
ADVERTISEMENT

If you’re making plans to rent a cottage or summer home, or you’re a guest at a friend’s lakeside chalet, you need to know the rules before bringing your dog along with you.

It’s summer, it’s hot and you’ve just scored an invite to a friend’s lakeside cottage. Even better, they know you have a pooch and have given you the thumbs up to bring Rover along. So how do you ensure that at the end of the weekend a) you’re still friends and, b) they invite you back? You observe the simple rules of pet-iquette.

Related:Cabin Pet-quette

Related:Top 10 Dog-Friendly Road Trip Necessities

Okay, reality check. Is your pet well-behaved? Really? If he jumps all over strangers, scoots his butt across the carpet, loves to dig in gardens and snatches food off tables (pick one or all) then your answer would be “no”. If this is the case, you may want to re-think the invite to preserve the friendship.

ADVERTISEMENT

Mary Simpson is an animal-loving writer and communications professional. A soft touch for anything stray, she shares her century home with an eclectic collection of rescues that include orange tabby Chico, tuxedo Simon, and jet black Owen. She enjoys running, politics, exploring local wine regions and is an avid supporter of the “shop local” movement.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

You May Like

Karelian Bear Dog

The Karelian Bear Dog is a Finnish dog breed that has many Spitz-like characteristics. Tts background in hunting game gives it an independent streak.
Tosa

A rare dog, the Tosa is the largest of all Japanese breeds. The Tosa was originally bred for fighting, but now is used as a family protector and companion.
6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Bond With Your Dog

You can''t buy your dog''s love (which is good, because we''re broke)! If money is tight, we''ve got a few ideas on cost-effective ways to bond with your dog.
Best Dog Harnesses for Every Type of Pooch

Big or small, leash trained or not, your canine friend will be happy with any of the high-quality dog harnesses from our list.
Pocket Pitbull

The Pocket Pitbull is an intelligent and active breed that maintains a small but stocky stature. This breed is loyal and affectionate with family and kids.
Papi Pom

The delightful and charming Papi Pom is developed by crossing a Pomeranian with a Papillon. This designer dog breed is also known as Paperanian.
Dog Insurance Dos and Don’ts

Are you confused about dog insurance? We''ve put together a handy list of dos and don''ts you need to know about before you sign on the dotted line.
Wax On or Wax Off – What You Need to Know About Paw Wax

What have you heard about paw wax? Kevin Roberts clears up a few common myths about paw wax and the right way to use it on your dog''s paws.
Best Dog Treats

Dog treats are much more than snacks for your pooch: you can use them in training, as a supplement, or to keep their teeth clean and their breath fresh.
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is an ancient, no-nonsense hunting hound from Portugal. They are multi-sensory hounds that use both their sight and scent.
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Shadow

We’d like you to meet Shadow, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Shadow is a 2-month-old male Alaskan Malamute and Pitbull mix fr…
Best Diabetic Cat Food

Diabetic cat food is formulated specially to suit the needs of felines with diabetes, which means it''s high in protein and low in carbohydrate content.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Ty

One look at this handsome dog and you’re sure to fall in love! This is Ty, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He is an 11-year-old Boxer and German Shepher…
Chinchilla Cat

The Chinchilla cat could also be referred to as the Chinchilla Persian because this breed is actually a type of Persian cat.
All About Self-Insurance For Dogs

Are you a good candidate for self-insurance for dogs? If you think about it, insuring your dog is like betting that she will get sick or injured. That’…