Have Dog Will Travel-California Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Over 2,200 Dog-Friendly Accommodations

With this newest volume in the Have Dog Will Travel guidebook series, traveling with your dog—anywhere in California—is easier than ever. Author Barbara Whitaker contacted all of the nearly 9,000 lodgings across the state to create the most comprehensive directory of dog-friendly accommodations available today!

Have Dog Will Travel—California Edition brings you:

• Details about the pet-oriented and people-oriented features offered by over 2,200 dog-friendly hotels, motels, B & Bs, cabins and vacation homes • What to pack in your pet’s tote bag for a hassle-free trip • Safety tips and travel etiquette for the traveling dog • Easy-to-learn obedience commands • Common-sense first aid guide, so you’ll be confident and prepared in case of an emergency • Advice for preventing—or recovering—a lost dog

Here’s what other dog lovers have to say about this book:

"Our customers tell us they love to travel with their dogs, but hate the hassle of finding pet-friendly lodgings. Barbara Whitaker’s Have Dog Will Travel series has solved that dilemma—now, dogs are happier and her books just fly off our shelf!"---Bill LaPolla, owner, The Pet Loft, Portland OR

"Your book is so easy to follow and well organized. I planned our entire vacation using it—and we had a fabulous trip along the coast. Thanks again!" ---Stephenie Ghiorso and her dog, Dexter

Author Barbara Whitaker has been traveling with her dogs for more than 25 years. These days, she and her husband Linn are joined by traveling companion and "cover-dog" Ginger, who posed for the whimsical artwork on the cover and within the pages of this guidebook.

Ms. Whitaker shares a wealth of the solutions to dog travel dilemmas that she has collected on her own travels and in her extensive research into the works of prominent dog trainers, veterinarians and other experts on dog care and behavior.

Before launching the Have Dog Will Travel book series, Ms. Whitaker specialized in technical support for computer users and the writing of software user guides. Now she says, "Writing about traveling with my dog is WAY more fun!"