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The Pros and Cons of Offering Pet Friendly Lodging Pros • Targets a niche demographic, usually people with double incomes, no kids or retired. • Offers something other area lodging may not, especially if you decide to allow larger dog breeds. • Pet friendly guests are year around, unlike tourism niches. Recommendations Cons • Other guests may be allergic or be turned off by the nearness of having pet friendly rooms. • Potential damage to rooms/property • Extra cleaning needed for rooms and property • Potential liability biting, issues with other dogs, barking, fleas • Pet odors • Ground-floor rooms, with separate entrances if possible. • Wood or tile/easy to clean floors. • In Room Amenities for the pets, dog beds, custom bowls etc. • A set aside area specifically for dogs to relieve themselves with waste bags and a disposal can, gravel or rock areas are great for this. • Develop relationships with your local vets and pet stores. • Develop a pet waiver and have it clearly state dos and don’t for guests and dog guests, including fees for damages. • Decide if you want a weight limit on dogs and/or a limit on how many. • Decide if you are going to accept any other types of animals. • In your pet policies, make it a requirement that pets be spayed/neutered. • Put together lists (and advertise online) of things to do and places to go for guests with their pets, as well area kennels and dog sitters. • Have a list of local vets and emergency services in the area, both on the website and in room. Pet Friendly Directories pet friendly lodging http://www.bringfido.com/ http://www.petswelcome.com/ *** http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/ https://www.dogfriendly.com/ *** http://www.tripswithpets.com/ http://www.gopetfriendly.com/ pet friendly bed and breakfasts http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/bandbs/ http://bandb.petswelcome.com/ pet friendly hotels http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/ http://www.bringfido.com/ pet friendly places to stay http://www.bringfido.com/ http://www.petswelcome.com/ https://www.dogfriendly.com/ Pet friendly B&Bs http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/bandbs/ http://bandb.petswelcome.com/ Dog Amenities and Suggestions • Plastic or metal water bowls with inns name, plastic ones can be gifts. • Easily cleanable dog beds. • Extra paper towels for guests. • Dog towels (if you have a rain storm and the dogs have muddy feet have some towels “for” the dogs so they are not using your good ones. • Consider having your pet fee refundable at the end of the stay, but mark-up pet friendly rooms. • Consider developing some specials, amenities and packages just for pet friendly guests. ***Many people traveling with their pets bring their own bedding and toys with them, as well as food, but extras are always welcome
The 2016 <strong>Innkeeping</strong> Conference and Trade Show will take place at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas on January 10-14, 2016. Renaissance Austin Hotel 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78759 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/aussh-renaissance-austin-hotel/ PAII’s conference rate is $169 which INCLUDES a “Grab and Go Coffee & Bakery” voucher (each attendee / each day) for a coffee/tea and either bakery or whole fruit. AND attendees can enjoy Austin before/ after the conference with the special conference rate (3 days pre and post) Complimentary guestroom internet. Please stay tuned for more information and check http://www.innkeepingshow.com/ for details. If you would like to book the hotel, please use this Booking Website to book your stay: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=13943839
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