Gene Brown missed having a dog around. A traveling radiologist, Brown lived in corporate housing and was often on the road between assignments.
"I would see other technicians, who traveled with pets, and think, 'I wish I could do that,'" he said.
Pets can be accommodated by most corporate housing providers, although some properties carry breed restrictions such as no pit bulls, rottweilers, German shepherds, or chows. Other properties require pet interviews, which can be difficult for traveling professionals to do if they are unable to see the property before taking occupancy. Taking the time to attend obedience classes with your dog will benefit you in any number of ways, but especially in the case of a pet interview.
If you own an aggressive breed of dog such as a pit bull, you may have an easier time accommodating your pet if you choose to rent a private furnished property over renting corporate housing at an apartment complex. Your corporate housing provider will be able to advise you how to proceed in such circumstances.
"One time we had this client whose dog kept escaping from the apartment," said Erin Connelly, Operations Manager for the corporate housing provider Almost Home USA, "So we asked the complex to put a special lock on the door and they did."
Finding housing that will accommodate a pet is only part of the challenge, there's also getting them from point A to point B without causing them undue stress. Here are some helpful tips:
Although it's best to be prepared for emergencies, concern should not prevent you from taking your pet with you when you travel for work. A dog or a cat can be an excellent companion on a lonely business trip, and it's always nice to come home to a friendly and familiar face at the end of a long day.
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