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The article discusses the initiative by the mayor of Béziers in France to issue passports for dogs, allowing to travel with their owners during vacation period; includes the concept of dog passports; requirement of genetic testing for identification; and public's opinions on this pet travel project.

The article discusses idea of using dogs to detect cancers was first proposed for melanomas in 1989. Since then, the cancer detecting skills of dogs has outshone machine-based odor analysis. In one 2015 study, disease-sniffing pups detected prostate cancer from urine samples with 98–99 percent accuracy.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including How to stop your dog from barking in the backyard; miniature, reader-submitted dog stories, and Fascinating dog trivia and little-known canine facts.

The article evaluates the Bark and Clean Dog Care Travel Kit launched by Barkandclean and outlines the features of the kit.

The article focuses on whether people should bring their dogs as companions while backcountry skiing or snowshoeing and offers suggestions to look after dogs in avalanches including carrying avalanche shovel, using beacons carefully and transmitters.

The article focuses on various issues related to caravanning which include a letter to the editor in response to the article "Paws on Tour in Bexhill" in the May 2014 issue, use of toilet rolls during travel, and photographs of various places and memories during caravanning.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Top 100 2014 Regional Showcase" in the April 2014 issue, "Paws on tours in Bexhill" in the May 2014 issue, and one on the development in touring caravans.

The author offers tips on touring with pets. She cites some sacrifices to make when deciding to take pets while travelling including not being able to stay in certain campsites or caravan parks due to pet regulations. Some tips to enjoy a holiday travel with pets are dropping them off at a kennel en route for a few days, taking regular breaks to allow the dog to relieve himself and stretch his legs and creating a checklist of all the things a pet will need while away.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of travelling with her dog Buster, a golden Labrador, to bring the dog to kennels run by her neighbour on the south side of Glasgow in Scotland.

The article discusses benefits of using a recreational vehicle (RV) when travelling with dogs for vacations or dog shows. Some factors that need to be considered before renting or buying an RV are cited including cross-ventilation, low windows, and accessible outside compartments. It describes several benefits of RV lodging when camping. The importance of keeping RV doors locked and windows slightly opened when leaving a dog in the RV for a short period of time is noted.

The author offers summer travel tips with dogs. Among the factors to consider when traveling by plane to avoid injuries or death are temperature, breed-specific restrictions and size of the dog. When traveling on the road, she recommends using a crate to restrain the dog which can easily be fasten into the car. Because of the hot weather, she suggests bringing more water than needed for possibility of trip delay or the weather gets hotter.

The article offers suggestions for safety measures for making trips with dogs. Topics discussed include checking for allowance of dogs in complex of the venues, ensuring update of dog's rabies and identification (ID) tags, use of microchip which might be helpful in finding the dog in case the dog is lost; crating the dog in car ensuring prevention of their ejection from the car; carrying extra food for dogs, and being careful regarding behavior of dogs in crowded place.

The article offers precautions to dog owners to ensure safety and positive air travel for their dogs. Dog owners should consider a number of factors like advance booking of tickets, weight specification of the dog carrier, airline fees for dog carrier and airline rules among others. Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, service dogs are allowed to travel with their owners in public transportation. Also suggested are tips for preparing dogs prior to travelling.

Relates the experience of the author with his dog named Shorty and how the two of them get along with each other's company. Treatment of the man to his dog; Hardships encountered by the author in order to earn a living for him and his dog; Details on how the author lived his life after the dog died.

Suggests ways to keep the dogs safe on the road while traveling. Considerations before traveling by car; Available products for safe car travel; Items that should be carried when traveling by air. INSET: Prevention: Getting the Most Mileage from Tip-Planning.

Suggests ideas on planning a memorable trip combined with an opportunity to compete for dog shows. Information on dog shows worldwide; Qualifications and requirements for participating in dog shows; Suggestion on traveling with dogs successfully.

The article talks about pet-friendly hotels and the amenities they offer dog owners when travelling. Topics discussed include dog-walking or sitting services offered at hotels, other amenities such as outdoor areas and pet-friendly activities, and how this trend has become part of the hotel industry. Hotels that offer these services include Hotel Burnham, Kimpton Hotels, and Red Roof Inn. Websites like GoPetFriendly.com and BringFido.com offer information on pet accommodations.

This article presents information about pet dogs. Most states require entering dogs to have a health certificate and rabies vaccination by an accredited veterinarian. If one's dog will be traveling to another country, allow plenty of time to have the necessary papers completed. Requirements for countries of destination can be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Air travel must be coordinated with airline officials. Shipping cages should be large enough for the dog to stand up and to turn around. Breed characteristics and acclimation of one's dog should be considered when shipping during extremely cold or hot weather. For example, brachycephalic breeds such as the bulldog are especially susceptible to heat stroke. It would be wise to contact motels or hotels about the availability of kennel space and the policies for dogs staying in the same room with oneself. Certain amusement parks, such as Six Rags over Texas, have excellent kennel facilities, but advance reservations are a must. Traveling with one's dog can be a pleasurable event, but as with traveling with small children, adequate preparation makes the trip more enjoyable.

Presents information on taking summer trips with dogs. Difficulties of travelling with dogs; Reference to no pets policies of hotels and motels; Information on surveys conducted by the American Hotel and Motel Association on pets in hotels; Items to consider when traveling with a dog.

The article lists several dog-friendly travel destinations in the U.S. including Bar Harbor, Maine; Bend, Oregon; and Cape San Bias, Florida. INSET: This Year's GoPetFriendly Winners for Dog-Friendly Travel Destina.

The article offers tips to readers on various issues. A list of special product of various European countries is presented to assist the U.S. travelers in shopping, including perfume from France, leathercraft from Spain and Venetian glass from Italy. It is advised that several short rides can help dog in overcoming car sickness, thus enabling in taking them for motor trip. Aero Service Corp. has introduced wall relief maps using molded vinylite plastic.

The article presents tips for traveling with dogs and provides recommendations for hotels, pet stores, and beaches in coastal towns including Lincoln City, Oregon, Cambria, California, and Mendocino, California.

The article offers a guide for hunters on traveling with hunting dogs. Most wingshooters using dogs in the field will, at some point, need to travel to locations which will require long distance drives and perhaps over-night stays on the road. Two important lessons must be mastered well before any extensive travel is attempted, crate training and acclimating the dog to riding in a vehicle. Begin early by taking the traveling hunting partners for short rides in a vehicle to get them accustomed to the confinement and the vehicle's motion.

Offers news briefs concerning the hotel industry in Canada as of January 2006. Highlights of the 10th Annual Stars of the City event hosted by Ottawa Tourism at Algonquin College in Ontario; Details of the Ruff Weekend event held at Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, British Columbia; Opening of the Adara Hotel in Whistler.

Relates the interest of the author's dog named Ubu in traveling via their 1980 Cheyenne airplane in the U.S. Behavior of the dog during trips; Highlights of the various trips made by dog; Impact of the dog's death on the author's flights.

Gives advice to pet owners when bringing their dogs to the beach.

The article focuses on the engagement of dogs in tourism. It states that most airlines allow small dogs to travel on their cabin with their owners but with limitations in dog's size. It mentions that countries like Italy, France, and West Germany require veterinarian's certificate and a record of anti rabies before a dog can enter their territory. A Copenhagen hotel manager says that dogs are good guests because they do not steal expensive ashtrays and polish their shoes on the bedclothes.

The article presents tips for travelers when looking for pet-friendly hotels and lodging properties in the U.S. Topics covered include factors to consider when bringing a dog to a vacation, how to help a dog feel relaxed during longer rides by car or recreational vehicle, and suggested lodgings in the U.S. offering pet-friendly accommodations.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of flying with his pet dog as companion and copilot.

The article presents the author's experience of a road trip from Decatur, Texas to Santa Ana, California and back in his Ford F-150 Platinum truck with his dog named Runkie. Topics discussed include arranging the interior of the vehicle for the comfort of the dog, getting stranded on the highway due to a truck fire in the Arizona, and Runkie's cooperative behavior during the trip.

The article offers information on the content related to travel in the online edition of the journal "Sunset," including stories about traveling with a pet and river rafting.

The article offers tips to dog owners on ensuring a stress-free travel with their pets. Topics discussed include the steps for preparing dogs for the travel and helping them avoid motion sickness, the items that should be taken when traveling by car with a dog and the hotels in the U.S. that are considered dog and pet-friendly, including Kimpton hotels and Craddock Terry Hotel.

The article offers advice on how to travel with dogs during the summer months including road tripping with dogs, flying with dogs and finding hotels where your pets can stay.

The article announces the discovery of a trio of dogs buried at two ancient human sites in Illinois. Particular focus is given to how the dogs lived around 10,000 years ago, making them the oldest known domesticated canines in the Americas. Additional topics discussed include radiocarbon dating of the dogs' bones, propositions that that whoever made the first excursions into the Americas from Asia arrived on dog-powered sleds, and insights on the topic from cell biologist Kelsey Witt Dillon.

The article presents information on preparing dogs for traveling, including carrying all essential documents like vaccination history, getting them used to their carriers in advance, and searching pet-friendly hotels as well as how to take care of them in the woods, lakes or beach areas.

The article offers useful tips by Pet travel specialist, Susan Smith, on how to travel with pet dogs.

Two letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles in the December 2016/January 2017 issue "Grace in Charge" by Dan D'Ambrosio and "Tiva to Tekoa" by Willie Weir.

The article offers the author's insights regarding departure delays of airline flights caused by some out-of-left-field reason. Among the cause of depature delays include external combustion of the tug, the lack of guidance from qualified ground personnel, and the malodourous situation of loading a young dog. Other topics include mechanical breakdowns, the annoying noise from the warning computers, and door mechanism problem.