Holidaying with Dogs
Dogs are members of our families too, so it’s only natural to want to take them with you when you travel. In order to make travelling with your dog safe and enjoyable for you and your pet alike, you need to do some research ahead of time. It’s vital to know laws, guidelines, and safety rules for travelling with a dog and you’ll have to tailor your itinerary to include your pet at every step of the way. If you’re considering taking a dog along on a holiday, you’ll find lots of helpful information here.
Dog Friendly Holiday Finder
At Dogs Invited, we've tried to make it as easy as possible for you to find a holiday with your dog. It’s easy to choose where you want your holiday, how many dogs you want to take away with you and what features you want e.g. beach or pool.
Dog Friendly Hotels
If you’ll be staying at any hotels along the way, you’ve need to make sure that each one accepts dogs along with its human guests. Use the following link to find dog-friendly hotels in the UK - Dog Friendly Hotels. To find a hotel that will accept four or more dogs, just choose the option from the left hand side.
Dog Friendly B&B's
Don’t fancy a hotel, but would rather find a guest house or B&B that welcomes you and your pet? Use the following link to find a dog friendly guest house/B&B in the UK - Dog Friendly B&B’s. Again, if you have 4 or more dogs that you want to take with you, select the option from the left hand side.
Dog Friendly Campsites
Camping with the family is becoming a more popular holiday choice each year. There are plenty of campsites all over the UK to choose from, ranging from small, quiet ones to the larger commercial, and not so quiet, ones. If you fancy trying a spot of camping with your dog, use the following link to find dog friendly campsites in the UK - Dog Friendly Campsites. If you want a campsite that is near to a beach, just select the option from the left hand side.
Dog Friendly Holiday Parks
Camping not quite your thing, but want to stay on a holiday park so that there is something close by to amuse the children? There are many holiday parks around the UK that accept dogs – and not just one or two either. Some of the holiday parks, also permit camping and touring caravans too. Use the following link to find some dog friendly holiday parks in the UK - Dog Friendly Holiday Parks
Dog Friendly Self Catering
Self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets are still an old favourite when taking your dog on holiday. Whether you want a holiday by the beach, or close to woodland walks and nature trails, there are so many to choose from.
Some accommodation owners will say that there is no limit on the number of dogs that you can bring with you – great if you are like us and have 4+ dogs! Many like to add the personal touch with, not only owner welcome packs, but dog welcome packs too. Use the following link to find plenty of dog friendly self catering holidays in the UK - Dog Friendly Self Catering Holidays
Dog guard and divider - great for keeping the dog and luggage separate when going away on holiday
Tips and Advice for Travelling With Pets
There are a lot of special considerations to be taken when travelling with pets. Many of them depend on the time of year, the type and age of dog you have, and how you’ll be travelling. Use the following links to find the best, most current guidelines and advice for keeping dogs safe and happy no matter where you’re going or how you plan to get there.
Dog Guards R Us – It is so very important to have your dog restrained properly in your vehicle - not just for their safety but for you and your passengers. Have a look at our page Do I Need A Dog Guard, where there is a video reconstruction showing the effects that a 30kg Labrador would have if thrown through the air whilst travelling in a car at 30mph. Scary stuff!
You don’t have to spend a fortune on a manufacturer’s guard – there are plenty of excellent guards out there which don’t cost the earth, but remember – cheap doesn’t necessarily mean good! Take a look at Which Is The Best Dog Guard To Buy if you need a bit of help deciding.
For some do's and don'ts about travelling with dogs, take a look at what the RAC have to suggest. The one that some people still forget is DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN A HOT CAR.
Rules, Regulations, Safety, Directories & Checklists
Keeping your pet safe and healthy should be a top priority, especially when travelling. Use the rules and advice in these pages so you can take the right precautions to ensure the safety and welfare of your dog. You can also find out what the laws are when it comes to driving and flying with pets too.
DEFRA – Taking your Pets Abroad – There are plenty of holidays abroad that you can take your dog with you. This UK Government website will explain what the legalities are, such as micro chipping and vaccinations.
Protecting The Welfare of Pet Dogs and Cats During Journeys – A UK Government advice guide to travelling with your dog (or cat) either around the UK or abroad.
Winter Pet Care Tips – During Wintertime, there are other considerations for our dogs – some that we just don’t think about. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together a great article full of tips for keeping pets healthy and safe during cold weather.
Travel Check List and Packing List – It’s easy going away with a dog, right? Wrong! It’s not just a case of putting them in the car and away you go – your dog has needs too. This checklist is a pretty good guide of things to remember, although I’m sure that there’s some things missing…..
Find a UK Vet – You’re away on holiday and your pet becomes ill. What do you do? Many holiday accommodation owners will have, no doubt, already given you a list of vets in the area, but what if you are out and about? Find Any Vet Uk will locate a vet near you. Hopefully you won’t need it!
