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PACIFIC NORTHWEST WITH DOGS
The Pacific Northwest is a pretty friendly place to travel with your dog - though
there are some rules. At national and state parks, check regulations: dogs are usu-
ally only allowed in certain areas, and must be leashed. Some city parks, however,
have off-leash areas.
On long day trips, take breaks to let Fido stretch and do his business - highway
rest stops often have pet areas. It's important to make sure your pet has a firmly
attached collar ID or is chipped - losing your pet while on the road does not always
result inThe Incredible Journey. Bringing a familiar toy or blanket can be comfort-
ing.
Many Pacific Northwest hotels and motels have rooms set aside for well-be-
haved pooches, often requiring a small fee or deposit; weight limitations some-
times apply. Some places are especially pet friendly, like Kimpton hotels
(
www.kimptonhotels.com/services/pet-friendly.aspx
)
. Avoid leaving dogs alone in
a hotel room - it's a strange place and they might bark, disturbing other guests.
Nearly all campgrounds allow dogs if they're leashed and picked up after. Smaller
inns or B&Bs generally don't take pets, however. For a different take on boarding
services in Portland and Seattle, see
www.airpethotel.com
.
Super-dog-friendly dining establishments in the big cities include Portland's
Ale House
(460 N 36th St). Vancouver law doesn't allow dogs on patios, so things
are more limited there.
For more details check outThe Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest
orHave Dog Will Travel-Northwest Edition.
Tipping
Tipping for certain services is the norm in the US and Canada. If service is truly appalling,
however, don't tip. Customary tipping amounts:
SERVICE
USUAL TIP
bartenders
15% of the bill
bellhops, skycaps in airports
$1-2 per bag
housekeeping staff
$2 daily, left on the pillow each day
parking valets
$1-2
restaurant servers
15-20% of the pretax bill (no tax in Oregon)
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