Holidays with your dog
Taking your pet on holiday with you now is not as problematic as it used to be. However, it is suggested that before you start to plan your trip, you should first consider taking the Good Citizen Dog Scheme test and so ensuring that you and your pet are socially acceptable wherever you may go.
Remember to get your pet microchipped, then registered with Petlog Premium and if it already is, then ensure their details are updated whenever you go away. It is also worthwhile updating your pet’s ID tag with your holiday contact details and/or mobile phone number.
Holiday checklist
Here is a useful checklist to consider if taking your dog on holiday:
- Telephone hotel to check that they still accept dogs.
- Ask if dogs are allowed in the room.
- What other areas of the facility do dogs have access to?
- Is there a park nearby?
- Take any bedding with you for the room.
- Check that there are no extra charges.
Kennel Club Information Guides
A couple of information guides that you may find useful if travelling with your dog
Open for Dogs
As well as searching for places to stay on our Open for Dogs website, you have the option to buy one of the Dog Friendly Books:
- Dog Friendly Hotels
- Dog Friendly Camping and Caravan Sites
- Dog Friendly Pubs, Beaches and Days Out
Publications detailing dog friendly places to stay
- Pets Welcome! - This publication provides you with great information on where to stay and you and your pet will be most welcome. Purchasers of ‘Pets Welcome!’ have the option of requesting a donation of £1.00 to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. Just fill out the form at the front of the book, ticking the Kennel Club Charitable Trust option and FHG (the book's publisher) will donate £1.00 to the Trust at no extra cost to you!
- AA Pet Friendly Places to Stay
- Good Guide to Dog Friendly Pubs, Hotels and B & Bs
Finding alternative dog care while away
Whilst you are away and not able to take your pet with you, it is vital that you find suitable care for your pet.
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