Ginger & Spike Publications

1: Touring With Your Well-behaved Traveler
How to have fun and get invited back 10
When to bring your dog—and when NOT to 10
And now, a word from Spike 11

2: Puppy, Pack Your Bags
Collar and leash 13
All the proper ID tags 14
Microchip ID system 15
Health certificate and vaccinations 16
First aid kit 17
Travel crate 17
Restraints and safety barriers 17
Food 18
Water 19
Bedding & towels 19
Grooming aids 20
Cleaning up 20
Last but not least, a flashlight 21
Tote bag checklist 21

3: Good Behavior is a TEAM Effort
What commands are necessary? 23
Obedience 101 24
Train BEFORE you travel 25
Basic commands 25
Controlling aggression 27
If your dog is a barker 27
Learning to love car rides 28
Reviewing what your dog already knows 29

4: The Well-Behaved Traveler On the Road
Tips for traveling in the car 31
Rest stop pointers 32
Checking into your room 32
Room etiquette 33
Mealtime arrangements 34
Walking on the grounds 34
On the trail 34
At the beach 35

5: First Aid for Your Traveling Dog
Before first aid is needed 37
Your dog’s first aid kit 38
Taking your dog’s temperature 39
What to do in a life-threatening emergency 40
If your dog is choking 40
If your dog is drowning 41
Cardiac massage 42
Artificial respiration 42
Restraining an injured dog 43
Broken bones 43
External bleeding 44
If you suspect internal bleeding 44
Poisoning 45
Moving an injured dog 47
Treating for shock 47
Treating burns 48
Minor cuts and scrapes 48
Removing foreign objects 49
Treating an upset stomach 50
Treating diarrhea 51
Dealing with heat problems 51
Keeping your pet safe in cold weather 52

6: If Your Dog Gets Lost
Preparing a Lost Dog poster 55
Searching for your lost dog 57
When to call for reinforcements 57
Putting up Lost Dog posters 58
May your dog never be lost 59

7: Maps of Oregon & Washington 61

8: Dog-Friendly Lodgings
Oregon’s dog-friendly lodgings 72
Washington’s dog-friendly lodgings 207

Appendix A: Business Name Index
Remember a lodging’s name but not which
city it’s located in? Look it up here! 349