Working Remotely With Your Furry Friend
Between the trending van life movement, the ability to work remotely, and the cost of housing across the United States, more people than ever are making the deliberate decision to leave their homes and hit the road to become digital nomads. The great news is that they’re discovering they don’t have to leave their pets behind and can, instead, take their furry friends with them.
Landing Gigs
The best way to get started as a digital nomad is to get connected to the community through social media. On platforms like Facebook, you can join groups where other travelers make suggestions on ways to work on the road. From tips on how to become an affiliate marketer or mobile advertiser, start your own travel blog or vlog, and freelance work online, these groups offer a variety of solutions on how to make a living on the road. Or, if you already work and have the option to go remote, your work is halfway done.
Your Pet’s Health
As someone looking to take your pet on the road, you probably understand the importance of regular vet appointments for your furry family member. While it’s easy to keep up with regular checkups and administer regular flea and tick prevention when you’re static, it can be a little more challenging on the road. The best way to handle this challenge is to stay up to date on any necessary medications and to get a written prescription from your primary veterinarian in case you need to see a new vet while traveling.
To help save money, consider signing up for pet insurance in your home state. Cali pet insurance is the most affordable, so sign up for it there — but be sure that it includes nationwide coverage. You’ll also want copies of your insurance policy in your glove compartment.
Products and Gadgets for the Road
Your pet’s safety matters, too. By investing in quality pet products for your furry friend, you’ll be helping to ensure less chance of emergencies on the road. Invest in a durable harness, a pet backpack, travel water bowls, a pet seat belt, and other items that will keep your pet healthy. Order these items long before hitting the road so you and your pet can decide which works best. Make sure to read reviews from vets and other pet owners before you make big purchases.
Pet-Friendly Locations and Apps
Part of your plans should include downloading apps that show pet-friendly locations, restaurants, cities, and places to stay. Again, you’ll want to join groups for digital nomads where you can find job leads and recommendations on the best places to stay. Other nomads will be able to suggest tech and pet-friendly rentals for your new life and tips on how to keep your pet busy.
Enjoying the Adventure
Whether you’ll be working from your vehicle using your phone as a camp host or at a seasonal harvest up north, you and your pet can have a fantastic adventure together. Be sure to create a healthy routine that includes a good mix of work, play, and exploration. And for those pesky pet accidents, contact Riley’s Carpet Cleaning for help with things like carpet cleaning, pet dander, and hair removal.