Everything you need to remember when going on holiday with your dog
Our dogs are part of the family and it can be difficult to leave them at home when we go on holiday ourselves. As a dog owner, you will always be best able to assess for yourself whether your dog is suitable to take on holiday or not. However, for some, it can be a troublesome process to find alternative solutions for care and even to dissuade them from going away altogether - That's why we have compiled some advice and tips for those of you who would like to take your four-legged friend with you on holiday.
Dog passports and vaccinations
If your dog is going on vacation, there are some practical things that are important to get right first.
Just like humans, entry to other countries requires that your dog has a passport with the required vaccinations. This should be done no later than one month before departure, as your dog must, among other things, have a rabies vaccine no later than 3 weeks before departure. This can be done at your own veterinarian.
Dog signs for the holidays
Whether you are going on holiday in Denmark or abroad, the new surroundings are probably extra exciting for your four-legged friend. But if your best friend runs away, the unfamiliar areas can make it difficult for them to find their way back. That is why an updated dog tag is an important investment, both for your own sake and your dog's. Remember to add + 45 in front of the phone number if you are going abroad.
See our dog tags here
Add something familiar and safe to your departure and arrival
Make your departure comfortable for your dog and easy for you - For large dogs, a transport cage can be practical, and for small dogs, a dog bag can be an easy solution, see our dog bags here
Upon arrival, it can be a comfort for your dog to have a safe dog bed or blanket that still smells like home. If you simply leave the dog bed and blanket out at home before departure, your dog will be able to recognize the scent and have an easier time settling down upon arrival - see our blankets here
A delicious chewy snack takes the focus away
For some dogs, transportation and arrival at a new place can be stressful and this quickly overshadows all the other fun they otherwise get to experience. The recognizable dog bed - or blanket can help with this, but you can also do a little extra to calm your dog. Something that can help your dog relax in new surroundings is something to chew on, preferably something that takes a long time. See our chew snacks here
Naturally soothing
If you know in advance or are concerned that your dog is not enthusiastic about the transport or a strange place, it may also be a good idea to try a collar from Adaptil. The collar does not let your dog down, it simply secretes pheromones that are stress-relieving for your dog. See the Adaptil collar here
