Taking a Dog to the USA from the UK in 2026

Taking a Dog to USA

So you’re living in the United Kingdom and want to head to the United States along with your dog, whether to relocate or because you’re going on a holiday. But what are your options for taking a dog to USA from UK? I cover the different options available, as of December 2025, plus the latest … Read more

Travelling to Northern Ireland with a Dog in 2026

Taking dog to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a fabulous part of the United Kingdom to visit with your dog, whether you’re visiting family or friends or touring the beautiful countryside. However, due to being situated across the Irish Sea and being treated differently since the end of the Brexit transition, there is an extra step that you need to complete … Read more

How to Fly a Dog to Spain from the UK

Flying with a dog UK

If you’re travelling to Spain with your dog from the UK, one of the quickest and easiest ways is to fly with your dog to Spain. While pet dogs can only fly into the UK as cargo, not in the cabin or even as check-in baggage, the same prohibition doesn’t apply to pets flying out … Read more

Dog-Friendly Italy: Travelling in Italy with a Dog

Travelling with a Dog in Italy

After visiting Italy on three separate occasions with my dog, Italy is hands-down one of the most dog-friendly destinations in Europe. While the German-speaking countries have a reputation for being dog-friendly (and certainly are), in Italy there’s even more places that you can visit with a dog, including rather relaxed rules when it comes to … Read more

Dog-Friendly Rome, Italy: Visiting Rome with a Dog

Dog at Colosseum

Rome, the Eternal City, has long been a popular destinations for tourists from throughout the world. And just because you’re travelling with a dog, doesn’t mean you should skip visiting the city. While some sites and museums will be off limits, find out what you can do around the city and on day trips to … Read more

DFDS Seaways Ferry with a Dog: Dieppe to Newhaven

DFDS Ferry Dieppe to Newhaven with a Dog

Compared to travelling around the rest of Europe, it’s a lot harder to travel to the UK with a dog. With pet dogs not allowed on the Eurostar train to London or to fly in the cabins of planes, there’s not many options available to people travelling to the UK with a dog. Additionally, many … Read more

Travelling in the United Kingdom with a Dog: The Ultimate Guide

Travelling in the UK with a dog

The United Kingdom is a wonderful place for travelling with a dog. While it might not be as dog-friendly as parts of continental Europe, the UK still has plenty of dog-friendly pubs and cafes, walks, parks and even dog-friendly beaches. Given the recent hassles of travelling to and from Europe with a dog, consider travelling … Read more

Travelling To and From the United Kingdom with a Dog

Cliffs of Dover

While it’s easy to travel around the United Kingdom with a dog, it’s a bit trickier if you want to leave the UK, especially since Brexit, with the new requirement for an animal health certificate. There is talk about a new pet passport being introduced, but there aren’t yet any definite details. Also keep in … Read more

Travelling in Europe with a Dog: The Ultimate Guide

Traveling in Europe with a dog

If you’re travelling and would love to take your dog along, whether for a shorter vacation or long-term travels, Europe is your ideal destination. Not only is Europe about the most dog-friendly part of the world, it’s easy to travel with your dog in between many of the countries. In February 2017 I flew from … Read more

22 Best Dog-Friendly Days Out Around London

London Dog-Friendly Day Trips

Looking for a fun day out with your dog around London? No matter what you’re after, from a day in the city to an escape to the countryside, including dog-friendly walks, boat rides and more, I’ve got you covered with plenty of ideas for dog-friendly day trips around London. All of these ideas are located … Read more