Thanksgiving will soon be upon us, which means that it’s the beginning of the holiday season. This also means more people are going to be traveling, and that includes their pets.

An increasing number of hotels are enabling families to travel with their dogs. The American Kennel Club offers the following canine courtesy tips to ensure that you and your pooch will be able to find a home away from home during your holiday travels.

- Book your reservations at a pet-friendly hotel. If you aren’t able to stay with relatives, hotels are often the next-best choice. Some people try to sneak their pets into hotels, but this isn’t ideal, as it only adds to the stressors of traveling. Instead, find a pet-friendly facility that is welcoming to both your pet and family.

- Familiarize yourself with the hotel’s policies before you arrive. Typically, hotels that require a deposit will refund your money at check-out after a room inspection. Also, keep in mind that deposits and fees can vary by number or the size of the dogs. Before booking your room make sure your dog meets your hotel’s size restriction.

- At check-in, get your dog acquainted with his temporary home. Once you have arrived at the hotel, you should ask staff what areas in the facility are OK places for you to walk your dog. As always, make sure you clean up after him, and don’t allow male dogs to lift their legs on hotel property to avoid penalties in damage.

- Dogs should be confined in a crate when you are not in the room. This is for your pet’s safety. For example, if housekeepers come to your room to tidy up and your dog isn’t in a secure place, your pooch could potentially escape. Fortunately, most hotels offer hanging door signs that indicate a dog is in the room. Make sure to use them if you plan on leaving your pet alone to prevent any mishaps.

- A noisy or destructive dog should not be left unattended in your hotel room. It’s common courtesy to keep your pet as quiet as possible to avoid disturbing any of the other guests.