Going on a road trip with your pet can be a fun and comforting experience, provided you understand the fundamentals of how to travel with pets. Whether you’re hitting up pet friendly hotels in San Francisco or searching for the best KOAs in Wyoming, you’ll want to have these tips handy.

• Don’t go on a long trip until you’ve trained your pet to handle shorter drives.
• Purchase a cat or dog carrier. While it may be cute to have your kitten climbing on your shoulder while you’re heading up the highway, this can be the cause of a major disaster should you become too distracted.
• When visiting major cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, make sure to look up all available dog parks that are located near pet friendly hotels.
• Take rest stops. Even if your dog or cat seems fine with the distance you’re traveling, make sure to give them time to roam and stretch their legs.
• Harness train your cat prior to the trip so that he or she is comfortable walking alongside you at rest areas.