All you need to know before leaving for your holiday with the dog. A beach kissed by the sun, the crisp mountain air, a walk in the historic center of a city of art or a charming and gentle hilly landscape, if the destination of a journey is always different to never change is the happiness of sharing the experience with our four-legged friend because the holidays with the dog are the best way to enjoy a few days of rest without giving up the company of the beloved Fido.
Going on holiday with the dog, however, does not mean merely opening the door of the car to accommodate Fido on the seat and before leaving it is necessary to pay a visit to the vet to make sure that the animal"s state of health allows him to face the journey with serenity. Furthermore, it is essential to organize everything down to the smallest detail, starting with the suitcase of our four-legged friend where you must never miss all the necessary equipment so as not to risk compromising the long-awaited holidays due to problems generated by the rush to leave.
Man"s best friend is a habitual animal and traveling can be a source of stress, so getting him used as a puppy to travel is important because it helps him develop adaptive skills useful for relating to people and other animals in any kind of situation. The holiday must be a pleasure both for Fido and for its owner and to leave in peace read our ten tips that will help you not to turn the holidays with your 4-legged friend into a nightmare.
Holidays with the dog: 10 tips that make happy animals and owners Sea, mountains or hills, when talking about holidays with the dog, choosing the right structure is important, but even the time of travel deserves our attention.
The watchword for avoiding stress is organization and for this reason we have thought of a guide with ten useful tips that will help you prepare your holidays with nothing to leave anything to chance.
Documents: before traveling, do not forget to bring with you the dog"s identification document, updated vaccination certification, enrollment in the canine registry, insurance and European passport (if your trip includes a destination abroad). Also make sure you have the references of the veterinary facilities present on the chosen place as your holiday destination.
The journey: if you have decided to reach your destination by car or camper, take a break every 2-3 hours to allow Fido to go for a walk. Remember to always use the leash because the dog could jump off the car once the door is opened, becoming a danger to himself and others.
The food: before the trip it is advisable to avoid the administration of food, but if your dog is accustomed to facing long journeys by car and nausea is not a problem then an hour before departure you can opt for a light meal choosing from the dog foods that suit your needs. Also do not forget to put dry food in Fido"s suitcase, especially if the journey is very long.
Water: during the journey, a container with fresh water must never be lacking to make the dog drink during the stops and to avoid heat stroke and keep the animal"s body temperature under control, also remember to vaporize water on your head, neck and belly.
His favorite game: to help our four-legged friend to enjoy the holidays in peace, let"s not forget at home the game he uses most frequently or the blanket on which he sleeps.
Temperature: during the journey we pay close attention to the temperature which must never be too high in order not to compromise the serenity of the animal. So make sure you always have the air conditioning on or the windows open enough to allow the air to circulate, but be careful to prevent the dog from sticking its head out. Beyond that, we never leave Fido alone in the parked car even though we parked in the shade to avoid the risk of heatstroke.
By car: don"t give up seat belts for dogs, an instrument that contains the risks produced by sudden braking and prevents the dog from disturbing the owner while driving. If, on the other hand, more than one animal is transported on board to avoid high fines or the deduction of points from the license, it is necessary to use the carrier or the dividing net according to the provisions of the Highway Code.
By train: if you have chosen the journey by train for your holidays, you will need to have documents, a carrier, a leash and a muzzle. Fido"s costs and methods of transport vary according to the company chosen and before proceeding with the purchase of the tickets we advise you to read the regulation carefully to avoid the risk of penalties once on board.
By plane: even for transport by plane, the methods and costs vary depending on the airline chosen and it is therefore essential to read the travel conditions. Usually small dogs can travel in the cabin inside the carrier, medium or large dogs will have to travel in the hold instead. And if your destination is a foreign destination, don"t forget to contact the competent offices (Embassy or Consulate) to get all the information on rules and restrictions designed for those traveling with a dog.
By ship or ferry: dogs can travel on ships and ferries, but based on the provisions of the Ministry of Health Ordinance they are allowed on board only for the payment of a ticket and also documents, muzzle and leash are required. During navigation in the common areas and inside the cabins, access to dogs is not permitted and a reserved area is reserved for them. Never leave your Fido inside the parked car in the garage of the ship because in that area the temperature is very high and access is forbidden during navigation.