Can I sneak a dog into a hotel? Essential Tips

Cleaning Up A Dog Room Is Extra

Some hotels do not have the time, staff, or resources to perform what many establishments call a “deep cleaning,” which is a term shrouded in mystery. Some managers tell me a special rug shampoo is used, others say they must extra sanitize the room, and yet some tell me they have to clean behind and under the bed. I have yet to actually see what takes place in a deep cleaning.

How To Sneak A Dog Into A Hotel

It’s late, you just want to lay your head on a pillow, and you don’t want to pay the $100 or more pet fee to stay one night in a hotel. I’ve been there, and I feel your pain. Sometimes, a pet fee is refundable or part of it may be charged to your credit card upon checkout.

Whenever I call ahead to ask if a particular establishment is pet friendly if the clerk says no, I ask why pets are not welcome. Often times the clerk does not know or will say “because it’s policy.” I’ve also been transferred to a manager who reads off a list of reasons pets aren’t welcome.

No matter how many times a policy is posted online and in the hotel, there are people who sneak their pets in. I’ve asked managers in bed and breakfasts, hotels, and motels what lengths people go to so their dogs can stay without being caught. Here are the top five ways they shared:

  • Inside a suitcase
  • In a baby stroller or dog stroller with a cover atop
  • Entering through a back or side exit with the dog and hurrying to another floor
  • Wheeling the dog in on a luggage cart and having him “sit” or “lie down” under a blanket
  • Pretending the dog is a service animal
  • My best tip for sneaking a dog into a hotel is don’t do it. Sneaking a dog into a hotel that is not pet friendly ruins it for everyone, including you and your future travel plans. You might wonder what’s the harm in having a dog inside and allowing him to potty on indoor pee pads.

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    7 Tips To Keep Your Dog Comfortable in Hotels

  • 1) Find a Pet-Friendly Hotel. …
  • 2) Request a Ground Floor Room. …
  • 3) Take a Long Walk Before Entering The Hotel. …
  • 4) Walk Into The Room Before Your Dog. …
  • 5) Walk Around With Your Dog as He Checks Out The Room. …
  • 6) Don’t Leave Your Dog In The Room Alone For a Long Time.
  • Sneaking All My Dogs Into A Hotel – The Asher House

    People often sneak their dogs into a hotel to avoid paying a pet fee or if the hotel isn’t pet-friendly at all. … If you get caught, you will be asked to leave and possibly face fees or charges. Most pet-friendly hotels have a guest pet agreement that must be signed on check-in.