
Pet friendly holidays
Deciding whether your pet will come with you
Before you make the decision on whether to take your pet with you or not, you will need to think carefully about:
- whether they're happy to travel for long distances
- the temperature of the location you'll be travelling to
- which is the best way to travel there
- whether your pet would be happier staying with someone at home

Travelling abroad with dogs

Travelling abroad with dogs

Taking pets abroad after Brexit

Taking pets abroad after Brexit

Camping with dogs

Camping with dogs

Boarding kennel advice and alternatives

Boarding kennel advice and alternatives

Boarding cattery and alternatives

Boarding cattery and alternatives
Before you go
There will be some things you'll need to think about before you head off for your holiday:
- If you're heading abroad, be sure that your pet has all of the necessary paperwork and vaccinations needed
- No matter where you're going, make sure that your details on your pet's microchip and ID tag on their collar are up to date
- Ensure your pet is up to date on their flea and worm treatment
- Check where the local vet will be in the area you're visiting in case of an emergency
- Think about any training that will need to take place before you leave, such as getting your dog to come back to you whenever you call
What to pack for your pet's holiday
- Food – enough for the duration of your stay
- Water – for the journey
- Bowls for food and water
- Crash tested car harness or crate
- Collar and tag with address and phone number on it
- Lead
- Harness for walking (optional)
- A long line
- Poo bags
- Bed and blankets
- Treats and chews
- Toys
- Towel
- First aid kit
- Water bottle for walks
- Coat (if needed)

Dog and puppy training

Dog and puppy training

Dogs and muzzle training

Dogs and muzzle training
Getting there

Travelling with your dog by car

Travelling with your dog by car

Travelling with your dog in the summer

Travelling with your dog in the summer

Dogs on the Tube: Travelling with your dog on London Underground

Dogs on the Tube: Travelling with your dog on London Underground

Taking dogs on trains

Taking dogs on trains
Things to do

Top dog-friendly beaches for summer

Top dog-friendly beaches for summer

Top 10 forest dog walks

Top 10 forest dog walks

Walking your dog: Tips for walking on lead and off lead

Walking your dog: Tips for walking on lead and off lead

How to take a selfie with your dog

How to take a selfie with your dog

How to take a selfie with your cat
Selfies often end up with a blur in place of where your cat should be. Here's how to master this with your four-legged friend!

How to take a selfie with your cat
Selfies often end up with a blur in place of where your cat should be. Here's how to master this with your four-legged friend!
What to think about

Basic first aid for dogs

Basic first aid for dogs

Basic first aid for cats

Basic first aid for cats

How to keep your pets cool this summer
As temperatures rise, follow our guide to keep your pets safe in the sun.

How to keep your pets cool this summer
As temperatures rise, follow our guide to keep your pets safe in the sun.

Dogs and sticks

Dogs and sticks

Blue-green algae and its dangers to dogs

Blue-green algae and its dangers to dogs

Plants poisonous to dogs
Common garden and indoor plants can be toxic to dogs. Find out which ones and the signs of plant poisoning.

Plants poisonous to dogs
Common garden and indoor plants can be toxic to dogs. Find out which ones and the signs of plant poisoning.

Dogs and livestock

Dogs and livestock

Dogs and toxic oak processionary moth caterpillars

Dogs and toxic oak processionary moth caterpillars

Keep dogs and horses safe around each other

Keep dogs and horses safe around each other

Cats and toxic oak processionary moth caterpillars

Cats and toxic oak processionary moth caterpillars

Blue Cross and TrustedHousesitters
For every new Trusted Housesitters member who takes out an annual owner plan through us, the full £125 fee helps support pets and people.

Blue Cross and TrustedHousesitters
For every new Trusted Housesitters member who takes out an annual owner plan through us, the full £125 fee helps support pets and people.