Practical Tips

So, you’re all set to go off on a holiday with your pet. Your accommodation and transport has been booked, and you’re starting to plan your itinerary and dream about all the fun adventures you’re going to get up to (or all that time to spend relaxing…) But what about the other essentials? Just like … Read more

Before travelling together with your dog, you should consider whether your dog would benefit from training. Like many dog owners, I took my dog to puppy classes when he was young. But like others, we didn’t keep up his lessons, and bad habits can creep in over time. When travelling with a dog, your dog … Read more

If you’ve never travelled with your dog before, travelling with your dog for the first time can be intimidating. I know what it’s like, because for years I put off travelling with my dog, as I thought it would be too difficult. But travelling with your dog can be a lot of fun, so I’m … Read more

Often when I’m travelling, I encounter people who are surprised that my husband and I are travelling with our dog, especially when we’re travelling internationally. I can understand why, as initially I also thought it wasn’t possible to travel with our dog. But once we took the plunge, I never leave my dog behind if … 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

One of the easiest ways to travel with a dog is in your own vehicle on a road trip. You’re no longer limited to staying in accommodation or visiting places accessibly by public transport. And that’s assuming your dog is even allowed on public transport! Plus it’s tough work lugging all your luggage around on … Read more

The easiest way to travel with your dog is to go on a road trip together. But if you haven’t yet taken a road trip with your dog, it can still be quite daunting. How do you keep your dog secure and what can you do if your dog gets car sick? I take through … Read more

Created in conjunction with Nomador Just like many of you, I don’t like to leave my dog behind when I head off on a trip. However, on some trips, it’s hard to justify bringing along your dog. Whether it’s a quick weekend away for a wedding, or a longer trip to a non-dog-friendly destination, sometimes … Read more