Tradewinds Pet Suites

Coping with Separation Anxiety in Pets

sandy — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:00:42 +0000

Everyone loves a great summer vacation, but it can be hard to leave your pet behind, especially if she suffers from separation anxiety. Whether a friend is looking after her at home, or you’ve found a good boarding kennel, being apart can be stressful for dogs and their parents. However, according to animal behavioral specialists at the ASPCA, overcoming separation anxiety can be done. It takes time, patience and consistency, but it’s doable. Check out the full story on our BLOG. It includes lots of great tips on preparing your dog for your vacation.

Planning Mainland Travel With Your Pet?

sandy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:43:01 +0000

Keeping Your Pet “Mainland Prepared” Can Help Avoid the Cost and Stress of Quarantine

If you’re considering mainland travel with your pet and plan to bring her back to Hawaii, you can have her prepared-in-advance for “airport release” and avoid the costly and (stressful) experience of Quarantine. This does require planning ahead, and there are several steps, but it’s actually not a complicated process and costs very little — certainly much less than a Quarantine stay.

We keep our pets Mainland prepared at all times by keep their Rabies vaccines current (one every 3 years) and getting an ...

Tips on Choosing a “Home Away From Home” for Your Dog

sandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:56:06 +0000

Do’s and Don’ts of Travel Planning for Pets

So you have big plans for travel this year.. Your flights have been booked; you’ve reserved a rental car, and your hotel reservations are in order. You are really looking forward to getting “off the rock” and enjoying some time on the mainland.

But have you also made arrangements for your dog’s “home away from home” while you’re away? First choice, of course, is to have a family friend housesit (and dogsit) for you, but if no one is available to stay in your home and keep your canine company, ...