Most hotels don’t advertise whether four-legged guests are allowed to sleep in the bed. For people without dogs or with allergies, the thought of one on the furniture might lead them to stay elsewhere. However, this doesn’t mean there’s a blanket ban on dogs in hotel beds either. While some places will specifically state that dogs aren’t allowed on beds, others won’t mention it in their pet policy. Here are a few things to look out for to suggest a hotel will be OK with it:

• If your chosen accommodation has assigned pet rooms, then you can safely assume other pups have slept on the beds in the past.
• Hotel chains that pride themselves on pet-friendliness like Kimpton are another safe bet that your best friend can curl up next to you. But, when he sees the plush complimentary dog beds offered at most Kimpton properties, he may not want to!
• Hotels that provide blankets for canine guests like Battlefield Bed & Breakfast Inn are usually giving the green light for dogs to sleep on the bed, as long as the blanket is used to protect the hotel’s bed linens.
• Check your chosen hotel’s social media channels. If they feature a creature in the bed, then it’s likely they’ll be cool with Fido doing the same.

Although some pet-friendly properties turn a blind eye to dogs sleeping in hotel beds, it’s a good idea to take a few extra steps to leave little trace of Fido’s 5-star sleep. When you arrive, remove any comforters from the hotel bed and lay a sheet over your pup’s usual spot. Be sure to bring your own sheet along in case the hotel doesn’t provide one. As an added extra, pack a lint roller to take care of any stray hairs you notice before checking out and a pet stain remover for any bedtime mishaps.

Sometimes it’s better to play it safe and sleep apart, but this doesn’t mean Fido has to endure an uncomfortable night on the cold hard floor. Top-rated pet-friendly chains like Element and Loews offer pet packages that include plush beds for canine guests. There are even hotels that go one step further to provide pups with a comfortable stay. Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile in Kanab, UT, a nominee for the most pet-friendly hotel in America, offers pups the chance to sleep in style in a pull-out dog bed or cozy built-in pet cubby. Before you reserve your next pet-friendly hotel, check out the information on BringFido to see if a dog bed is one of the pet-friendly amenities offered.

Traveling is a great opportunity to take a break from doggy breath and early morning face licking. But before you hit the road, teach your dog how to sleep alone with these tips:

• Buy a comfortable bed that your dog will enjoy snuggling up on.
• With his new bed in place next to yours, it’s time to teach him to use it. Grab a treat and lead Fido to his bed with the command, “Settle!” Once he’s sitting on the bed, or better yet lying down, reward him with the treat. Repeat this routine every time he gets up throughout the night and tries to take his usual place on your bed.
• Like most things in life, teaching your dog how to sleep alone takes patience. Prepare for a few sleepless nights when you’re trying these training tips.