Most people now treat pets as a valuable part of their family. This is shown by the value of the global pet care industry now being $320 billion. That’s because pet owners see pet care as non-negotiable. What’s more, there are now more specialised dog care services than ever. This includes boarding services, house-sitting platforms, … Read more
Created in conjunction with Surfshark Going abroad is always exciting. You get the opportunity to immerse yourself in other cultures, taste new foods, and visit all kinds of places that you’ve only ever seen in photos. And even though most trips go according to plan, it’s never a bad idea to prepare a little, in … Read more
Before you head off travelling with your dog, or relocate with them across the world, you likely have a long list of preparation steps. Steps such as checking their rabies vaccination, getting a health certificate and researching pet-friendly transport options. But there’s one extra step you may require or should consider: a rabies titre test … Read more
Summertime and the months either side are the most popular time of year to head to Europe, including if you’re travelling with your dog. But did you realise that you need to be wary of the disease known as Leishmaniasis across most of southern Europe? Read on to find out more about this disease and … Read more
Having a dog who suffers from dog car sickness can be a major headache, whether you just need to drive your dog to the vet or are dreaming of taking a road trip together. And if your dog gets dog travel sickness travelling by car, what about other forms of transport? I was lucky that … Read more
Created in conjunction with ACS Travelling with your beloved pet used to seem like something only rich, eccentric older ladies did in the movies. There was a time when it looked, to many people, like the idea of travelling with your baby (be they of the winged, scaly or furry variety) in tow was a … Read more
One of the most common questions I’m asked by people about to travel with their dogs, is what can you do if you want to visit an attraction that doesn’t allow dogs? Even if you try to visit many dog-friendly attractions, the odds are that you’ll still want to visit some non-dog-friendly attractions. This has … Read more
Going on a road trip is one of the most fun (and easiest) ways to travel with a dog. But before you head off on the road, you’ll need to make sure you’re packed everything you need, especially if you’re heading to the countryside. These are my recommendations… Dog Car Seat, Crate or Seatbelt Attachment … Read more
While it’s sad to tag a dog as “dangerous” simply due to its breed, unfortunately there are numerous dog laws around the world that classify certain dogs breeds as dangerous, or apply restrictions for certain dog breeds. While you may consider your own dog to not be “dangerous”, it may be affected by these rules … Read more
If you asked me what we pack to travel with Schnitzel, my first answer would be not much. But when I unpack Schnitzel’s bag (yes, he has his own special bag, as well as extras that don’t fit inside it), it’s surprisingly a lot! Packing everything you need (plus extras just in case), will make for a much happier … Read more