Dog Friendly Holidays

Dog Friendly Holidays – Pets welcome!
A relaxation in attitudes, sensible new regulations and an upsurge in people wanting to travel with pets, has led to a boom in dog friendly holidays both in Britain and abroad. You will find dog friendly holidays offered in Irish country cottages, Spanish villas, Florida holiday homes or deep in the wilds of the Australian outback. The internet is a superb source of information on dog friendly holidays, with recommended dog friendly hotels, cottages and campsites, and dog friendly resorts and destinations. A “pets welcome” attitude is by far the most important ingredient for a successful dog friendly holiday, so do research ahead and ask at local tourist offices.

Dog Friendly Holidays – Open spaces
While dog friendly holidays can even include big-city hotels, the most rewarding and successful dog friendly holidays will focus on healthy open spaces and a relaxed unhurried environment. Camping holidays and cottages and villa holidays in rural locations are ideal for economical dog friendly holidays. Farms and the seaside are both popular. Dogs will enjoy the company of children and vice versa.

Dog Friendly Holidays – Planning and welfare
Specialist companies and websites offer a wide range of dog friendly holidays and plenty of advice on health, insurance and what to pack for your dog. Your vet is an important source of advice regarding stress-free dog friendly holidays. The introduction of pet passports has considerably simplified the organisation of dog friendly holiday in Europe, largely eliminating the need for quarantine. Do check pet entry regulations for your destination and allow plenty of time to prepare documents, microchips and vaccinations. Dog friendly holidays often rely on dog friendly transport. Ferries are cheap and convenient for France and Spain. If flying, check airline rules and book well in advance. The welfare of the animal is of supreme importance in all dog friendly holidays: think twice before undertaking really long journeys. And if you and your dog need a break from each other, there are plenty of dog friendly holidays in reputable kennels!