Surely you have considered the idea of going on vacation with your pet but you do not find enough information about transport, documentation, requirements and different situations.
For approximately 14,000 years, humans and dogs have been traveling companions. From those times when they walked together until they reached their destination, and shortly thereafter they helped each other with the help of sleds. The means of transport and the possibilities of how to travel, have advanced significantly thanks to the revolution of transport and new technologies.
Because due to this constant evolution of transport, few people decided to go with their dog when traveling. Well, it is normal, since everything would be complications from obtaining permits, going through the journey, until arriving at the destination. There was no alternative but to take your pet in the car, there were no adequate accommodations, in case they let you take it, and of course nothing of activities and establishments where you could be together.
However, there are currently different means of transport and accommodation that allow dogs (petfriendly hotels, apartments that accept dogs throughout Spain and even campsites that accept dogs). Therefore, there are possibilities and alternatives that you have when traveling with your dog in Spain, Europe and the rest of the world, as well as the necessary permits, depending on the destination.
Should I travel with my dog?
Well, that is very relative. It will depend on your way of thinking and your respect for others. And I say the latter, since although it is politically incorrect, it must be said that going with a dog causes great discomfort, but towards others. For example, if we go to a hotel, the dog will surely leave hair on the carpet, make noises and come into contact with people, who may be disturbed by your dog. The same can happen if we go to a restaurant. It is one thing to have our dog at home or in a public park and another thing is to go with our dog
First of all, you should be clear that if your dog is accustomed going with you, even in your neighborhood, you should not have problems when traveling with him, either to another city, country or continent. It is very important that you inform yourself a little about canine psychology. Well, it is necessary to know and anticipate the behaviors that your pet may have according to their personality and customs. In addition, we must know how to deal with them if necessary, because as we have mentioned before, in the face of dog misconduct, we can harm people or other people's property and we will always be responsible for the actions that our dog carries out. Therefore, it is advisable to plan well in advance, before embarking on the trip to avoid last-minute surprises and control the greatest number of needs and unforeseen events.
If your dog is educated and prepared to face the disorders that a displacement and stay outside of their daily surroundings entails, do not be in the slightest doubt that he will enjoy in a big way with the novelties and it will be an experience for him.
Why travel with my pet?
As we have seen, traveling with your pet is currently easy. In addition to the company and the experiences that you will have together, your dog will be happy, sure he prefers to have to adapt to
the trip, rather than being away from his beloved owners in a cold nursery or someone else's home. In general, they will enjoy the new smells and sensations that the experience will provide them and they will be happy. You will see the whole game that both he and you can get together on your vacation.
Among the main advantages will be enjoying your company all the time, in addition to having a free vigilante. On the other hand, you will not miss him or have to be calling your place of origin to see how he is. In addition, like people like to travel, dogs also like it. Well, surely you will be attracted to know other places, environments or areas.
What do I need to travel with my dog?
Sometimes, when traveling outside your country of residence, it is a bit complicated to find out about the requirements and necessary documentation that you may be asked at customs, airports or simple routine checks. However, more and more airlines are accepting dogs on flights. These requirements will vary according to the place of destination and depending on that, all those previous issues of applications, deworming, vaccines, quarantines, etc.
To travel to Europe, you may need a microchip and passport. In some European countries it is also required that you have certain vaccines and treatments in order.
