4 Tips For A Great Pet Friendly Trip

Are you planning your next trip away with the family? There are lots of great options for a family holiday, but what if you have a pet like a dog. Suddenly things become a little more complicated. With that in mind, here are some tips that you should keep in mind if you are planning a pet friendly family trip. 

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Avoid Urban Locations 

First, you should consider avoiding urban locations completely. While you will find pet friendly hotels in countless cities, this isn’t always going to be the case. Similarly, you might struggle to find a place where you can easily work your dog. You could even discover that your dog isn’t used to crowds or heavy levels of traffic. As such, it’s best to keep them out in the country where they will be happier. With that in mind, there are two types of family trips that could be perfect if you’re taking your dog with you. 

Consider Camping 

You could consider heading out on a camping trip. You just need to make sure that your find a campsite that is pet friendly. There are lots of sites like this scattered around the country which have facilities that are designed to accommodate your pets. This is great if you have an energetic breed of dog or puppy such as Ausmate Australian Cobberdogs. These dogs need plenty of exercise, even when they are a puppy. With a camping holiday, they’ll have plenty of space to run around and play.

Caravaning

You could also consider going caravaning with your pet. If you have a larger dog such as a German Shepherd, then we recommend that you consider setting up an awning with your caravan. This will ensure that you don’t have to worry about squeezing them inside. At the same time, you can still ensure that they have plenty of shelter and are able to keep warm throughout the night. Do note that different camp sites will have individual rules when it comes to pets who stay there. For instance, it’s common for pets to be required to be on a lead at all times. This means that you’ll need to take them off-site for exercise. Some do have dog walking areas included and that’s something to watch out for. It will make your life far easier overall. 

Book Your Pup Into A Pet Hotel 

Finally, some people prefer to avoid taking their pet on a trip altogether and that’s understandable. If you are planning to leave your pet at home, then you should consider booking them into a pet hotel so that they can have their own private holiday. Some dogs naturally love this while others will struggle with being away from you. If your dog does struggle with attachment, then they will need a little more training before you can explore this possibility. You also need to ensure that they are able to socialize with other dogs without any issues. 

We hope this helps you see that there are various steps that you can take to ensure that you have a great holiday with your pet and your kids in tow. It’s just a case of finding the right type of adventure that everyone will enjoy.