Bertie is ready, are you?! We can’t wait to get away with out funny and fabulous CEO Bertie for a bit of R&R…
With the lockdown hopefully done and dusted it’s time to get ready for a fun filled staycation with your best buddy – it may not be on the French riviera, but the English riviera can be just as lovely!
Here are our top tips for planning your pooch-perfect holiday.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Decide where exactly you want to go and do your research into the area you’re thinking of to make sure there’s lots for of dogs included places to go. Keep a list of the dog friendly places to eat and visit so you’re well prepared before you get there and make a note of the local vet practices in the area. And what about that beautiful beach? Is it dog friendly all year round? We are lucky here – our beach is completely dog friendly for most of the year, with only a couple of sections where they aren’t allowed in the main season. And all the cafes and pubs are welcoming to dogs here too, it’s one of the reasons why we love it.
A HOME FROM HOME There are loads of places willing to welcome dogs with open paws and most booking sites have a filter you can select so you only see pet-friendly places to stay. There may be an extra charge for your dog, or a restriction on how many pups you are allowed, so do remember to check.
A few things to think about before hitting the BOOK button:
• Hotels & B&Bs: see if your dog is allowed in areas you’ll be eating so you don’t have to leave them in the room. Make sure there is somewhere on-site or very close by you can take your dog to the toilet in case of a late-night requirements! • Caravans and camping: ask if there are any areas your dog won’t be allowed and please do always keep your dog on a lead when around the site. • Holiday cottages and lettings: there are a lot of self-catering holiday homes out there. Check to see if there are areas your dog won’t be allowed (for example, they may not allow pets on furniture or in the bedrooms). See if there’s a safe enclosed garden where your dog is allowed and somewhere to dispose of their waste.
TRAVEL Always make sure your best friend is safe in the car – use a harness and seatbelt or a crate secured in your car. And take fresh water so they can have a drink en route.
Do make sure you plan plenty of stops for your dog to stretch their legs, go for a wee and have a drink. On warmer days, cars can quickly heat up, so maybe leave early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day and blast that aircon to make sure you keep your car as cool as possible.
SUPPLIES I love a list and the best way to make sure you don’t forget anything while packing is to make a list. Some of the essentials are:
• Plenty of your dog’s normal food so you don’t run out • Any medication your dog is on • Food and water bowls – a water bottle for walks and days out • Lots of poo bags • A doggy first-aid kit for out and about • Toys for playing on the beach or out on walks • Your dog’s bed • Raincoat • Coolcoat and last but definitely not least: • Pup Suds travel towel and travel shampoo to keep your pooch smelling sweet and looking good!
PLANNING IS KEY Check out where there are good local walks, find dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and locations that welcome dogs. If there aren’t many dog-friendly activities nearby, you may want to rethink the your planned location.
Finally, unfortunately sometimes things go wrong, so you will need to know the number or address of a local vet. Make sure you have it written down somewhere in case you don’t have an internet signal. You need to know that you can get help should you need it.
HEATSTROKE Know the signs of heatstroke in dogs, this is really important as your dog may not be used to being out all day in the sunshine. It’s fun being out and easy to forget just how long you’ve been. Below is a great infographic from VetCompass supported by the RVC:
Top Tips for Staycationing with your Best Furry Friend!
Bertie is ready, are you?!
We can’t wait to get away with out funny and fabulous CEO Bertie for a bit of R&R…
With the lockdown hopefully done and dusted it’s time to get ready for a fun filled staycation with your best buddy – it may not be on the French riviera, but the English riviera can be just as lovely!
Here are our top tips for planning your pooch-perfect holiday.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Decide where exactly you want to go and do your research into the area you’re thinking of to make sure there’s lots for of dogs included places to go. Keep a list of the dog friendly places to eat and visit so you’re well prepared before you get there and make a note of the local vet practices in the area. And what about that beautiful beach? Is it dog friendly all year round? We are lucky here – our beach is completely dog friendly for most of the year, with only a couple of sections where they aren’t allowed in the main season. And all the cafes and pubs are welcoming to dogs here too, it’s one of the reasons why we love it.
A HOME FROM HOME
There are loads of places willing to welcome dogs with open paws and most booking sites have a filter you can select so you only see pet-friendly places to stay. There may be an extra charge for your dog, or a restriction on how many pups you are allowed, so do remember to check.
A few things to think about before hitting the BOOK button:
• Hotels & B&Bs: see if your dog is allowed in areas you’ll be eating so you don’t have to leave them in the room. Make sure there is somewhere on-site or very close by you can take your dog to the toilet in case of a late-night requirements!
• Caravans and camping: ask if there are any areas your dog won’t be allowed and please do always keep your dog on a lead when around the site.
• Holiday cottages and lettings: there are a lot of self-catering holiday homes out there. Check to see if there are areas your dog won’t be allowed (for example, they may not allow pets on furniture or in the bedrooms). See if there’s a safe enclosed garden where your dog is allowed and somewhere to dispose of their waste.
TRAVEL
Always make sure your best friend is safe in the car – use a harness and seatbelt or a crate secured in your car. And take fresh water so they can have a drink en route.
Do make sure you plan plenty of stops for your dog to stretch their legs, go for a wee and have a drink. On warmer days, cars can quickly heat up, so maybe leave early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day and blast that aircon to make sure you keep your car as cool as possible.
SUPPLIES
I love a list and the best way to make sure you don’t forget anything while packing is to make a list. Some of the essentials are:
• Plenty of your dog’s normal food so you don’t run out
• Any medication your dog is on
• Food and water bowls – a water bottle for walks and days out
• Lots of poo bags
• A doggy first-aid kit for out and about
• Toys for playing on the beach or out on walks
• Your dog’s bed
• Raincoat
• Coolcoat
and last but definitely not least:
• Pup Suds travel towel and travel shampoo to keep your pooch smelling sweet and looking good!
PLANNING IS KEY
Check out where there are good local walks, find dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and locations that welcome dogs. If there aren’t many dog-friendly activities nearby, you may want to rethink the your planned location.
Finally, unfortunately sometimes things go wrong, so you will need to know the number or address of a local vet. Make sure you have it written down somewhere in case you don’t have an internet signal. You need to know that you can get help should you need it.
HEATSTROKE
Know the signs of heatstroke in dogs, this is really important as your dog may not be used to being out all day in the sunshine. It’s fun being out and easy to forget just how long you’ve been. Below is a great infographic from VetCompass supported by the RVC: