Becoming a Digital Nomad With Your Pet in Tow
The digital nomad lifestyle is attractive, with many people opting to live and work remotely from anywhere in the world. But what if you have a pet? Many people don’t want to leave behind their four-legged family members. Today, our guest writer Ethan shares some tips on how to become a digital nomad when you have a pet.
Research Pet Ownership Laws
Owning a pet not only brings joy and companionship, but it is also a big responsibility. While this is something some people may go into without much thought, when taking your pet with you to travel, it's important to have an understanding of laws related to pet ownership applicable where you are travelling. This ensures your furry friend is always secure, cared for, and safe. Thankfully, you can easily find essential information online to ensure you remain above board as an animal guardian. Take some time to do the research.
Update Vaccinations
It’s essential to get your pet up-to-date with their vaccinations and get them microchipped before they travel with you. This will keep them healthy as they explore new places with you, as well as guarantee that they are easily identified and found if they ever get lost or stolen. Make sure to keep vaccination records safe and accessible in case of an emergency.
Find Products and Services to Prepare Your Pet
When travelling, it is important to know where the nearest veterinary care centres are located in case of any medical emergencies. Researching these ahead of time will save you a lot of stress later on if something does happen while you’re on the road. In addition, investing in pet insurance is always recommended.
You will also need a few pet care travel essentials to ensure you and your pet are safe wherever you go. For instance, look for an escape-proof dog harness to keep your pup by your side at all times. Many also have attachments that allow you to clip your pet into seat belt fasteners in cars for added security. High-quality pet carriers and crates are also vital to successful travel, especially if you will be travelling by air.
Find a Welcoming Home
As a digital nomad, you will want to find a home base that’s not only pet-friendly but also offers high-speed internet and good walkability so that you can run errands or go for walks easily. Depending on where you plan to go, this can be tricky, but there are plenty of resources available online that will make your search an easy one. Do your research before you travel and make sure you know exactly where you’re staying and that it’s suitable for yourself and your pet.
Set Up Your Business as an LLC
It’s important that you protect yourself along with your pet in your nomadic life. You can do this by establishing your business as an LLC. Forming a limited liability company means that your assets are protected. Plus, you’ll receive tax benefits that can make your travel more affordable. Each state has specific formation requirements, so research the state where you want to be officially established. Then, you can file the paperwork yourself or work with a formation service that will take care of the paperwork for you.
Invest in Technology
Investing in technology will make communication and doing your work easier as you work remotely anywhere in the world. Make sure that whatever device you choose is lightweight enough for easy transport yet powerful enough for all of your tasks at hand. Furthermore, download key apps and software that will make doing your work a breeze. This will run the gamut from communication tools to productivity apps to special software that your specific work might require.
Put Yourself Out There
With ever-changing needs and priorities, it’s important to remain adaptable and organized when managing remote work. Fortunately, there are strategies for setting up your entrepreneurial pursuits over the long term. Keeping an up-to-date list of client contacts and researching local markets are important steps you can take. Even more important, you want to have a portfolio that showcases your best work, ready to go at any time.
A business card may seem old school, but it can be a great way to spread the word about your services. Luckily, this site can help to design creative and eye-catching business cards that effectively convey your availability to work, as well as your capacity to work. From finding and selecting the perfect designs to choosing the right wording on the card itself, this online resource will make this task quick and easy.
Embrace the Nomadic Life with Your Pet
By researching laws ahead of time, updating vaccinations, researching veterinary care options, finding ways to put the word out about your services, and investing in key technology, you can be a successful digital nomad with your furry companion in tow. This could be one of the most rewarding experiences of both your and your pet’s life.
Slower Travels is here to help you embrace your inner digital nomad. Let us know below if you have any!