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- updated: 13/06/2018 Det finnes ikke noe bedre enn å tilbringe ferien med kjæledyret ditt. Men ferier skal ikke kun være hyggelig for deg som eier, men også for hunden din. Derfor gir Pawshake deg de viktigste tipsene for en dyrevennlig ferie med hunden din!
Velg din destinasjon
Ønsker du å feriere med kjæledyret ditt i sommer? Da starter reisen med å finne en dyrevennlig destinasjon. En byferie er nok ikke det beste valget med hund. Et hundevennlig sted med skog og "boltremuligheter" vil derimot være paradis for hunden din! Selvom noen hunder synes det er helt greit å reise, kan en lang tur være veldig slitsomt og forvirrende for hunden din. En destinasjon nært der dere bor vil derfor være å anbefale. For eksempel, velg en fin campingplass hvor hunder er velkomne, eller en hytte eller hotell der kjæledyr er tillatt.
Preparing your trip
- Chipping: make sure your dog is chipped. This is required in many countries. Also, make sure the chip registration is up-to-date, and that your dog carries a penny. You can read the article about preventing your pet from going missing
- Passport: Your dog needs a European animal passport in many countries. In most cases, that is the passport that you use for your vet visits.
- Vaccinations: For most destinations, your dog needs additional vaccinations against rabies and in some countries also for other diseases.
Import requirements can vary considerably from country to country. Some countries require extra documents, vaccinations or your dog has to stay in quarantine for a certain period of time. View here all import requirements for countries within Europe and here all import requirements per country outside Europe.
Traveling by plane
Flying with the dog is quite a challenge, but it's not impossible. Make sure you register your pet with the airline company on time. In general, small dogs can join you in the cabin, larger dogs travel in a special compartment in the hold.
You need a suitable travel carrier for both options. The airline sets certain requirements on the dimensions of the crate, so check out what kind of carrier you need. Tip: it's easiest to choose one on wheels, considering all the lengthy walks at the airport for example. Let your dog get used to the travel carrier from early on. Make sure it's a nice place. Just leave the crate in the house for a while, give your dog a treat once in a while and make a 'test drive' so that your dog will feel comfortable in the carrier during the trip.
Travelling by car
Are you planning on traveling by car? Then buy a safety harness in which you can secure your pet comfortably. Is your dog not used to riding long distances? Then start practicing shirt car rides long before your trip begins.
Some dogs can become sick in a car. Veterinary medicines for travel sickness are available at the vet. Also, make sure to ventilate the car during the trip, drive carefully and calmly and stop every now and then for a break and a walk. During the ride, make sure your dog can look through the window, which prevents him from feeling nauseous.
During traveling
Make sure to have a proper walk with your dog shortly before departure and ensure that he can get rid of any redundant energy so he can be calm during traveling. Make sure there is enough drinking water available, even during the trip, but don't give him any food a few hours before departure to prevent nausea.
Do you travel by car? Keep the dog cool during the ride at all times. Let your dog sit in the shade and make sure there is water available. Is not your dog a drinker? Ice cubes in a cool box might do the trick. They are fun to play with and provide some extra hydration. And it's so important to keep stressing this: never leave your dog alone in a car. The temperature can rise very quickly and this can be fatal.
Hiring pet sitter on your trip
During your stay, you might want to do something without your dog. For example if you visit a city and want to go into museums, or go to a nature park where dogs are not allowed. Fortunately, Pawshake is active in many countries such as Germany, France, Italy and England. This means you can also book your pet sitter during your holiday! Then you can enjoy your vacation without worrying if your pooch get bored or agitated.
So book your international pet sitter! How do you do that? With the free Pawshake App for Android or iOS: set your search location to your holiday destination. Do you prefer to use the Pawshake website: scroll all the way down and pick the country of your choice on the right. You can now search for a pet sitter in your holiday destination.
Convenient! The packing list for your dog
It's better to to take too much stuff for your dog than too little. Don't forget to bring:
- Animal Passport
- Collar, leash including tag
- pet picture and description
- Travel carrier
- Dry food, chewing snacks
- Favorite pillow / bed
- Favorite toys
- Poop bags
- Brush / comb
- Drinking bowl and water bottles
- A spiral and a long line to fix the dog (on the campsite)
- A Sqeegee to remove hair from furniture and carpet (in hotels or cottages)
- Paw booties (for hiking)
- Safety vest (for boat trips)
- Coat (for colder, rainy areas)
- Medications, first aid box
- Tick twister
- Peper towels and cleaning material
Does your dog rather stay at home?
Is your dog sick, old, pregnant or just a bit tense or anxious? Or do you find it very difficult to take your dog on a trip? Then just don't force your pet to go on vacation. Hundreds of loving pet sitters are waiting to take care of your dog while you're traveling. So that you can go on a trip with peace of mind because you know that your dog also has the best time of his life - just in his own environment. Book a pet sitter now
