{"id":381,"date":"2023-05-03T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valburglagottoromagnolo.com\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2025-10-24T19:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T19:21:46","slug":"vacation-with-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valburglagottoromagnolo.com\/blog\/en\/2023\/05\/03\/nyaralas-kutyaval\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation with dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No family can wait for the Summer to finally arrive and spend their well-deserved holidays. Some prefer to spend their leisure time actively, whereas there are those who could spend the whole day lying on a sunbed.\u00a0<\/p>

But what can we do with the four-legged member(s) of the family? The answer is simple, take them with you!\u00a0<\/p>

What's the secret behind a good and relaxing vacation with dogs?\u00a0Be prepared!<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Searching for a dog-friendly holiday home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We use a well-known accommodation search interface. We set the filter to dog-friendly accommodations. Do not worry, nowadays there are a plently of pet-friendly hotels or apartments that are not only pet-friendly in the name. Regarding the type of the accommodation, everyone can choose according to one's ideas and needs. With 1-2 dogs, the hotels are also an option, from 3 dogs, you had better reserve an apartment or a house, maybe a garden-connected room. We usually travel with four dogs, so we prefer those accomendations where we can be more free. It\u2019s worth writing to the holiday home that you\u2019d like to know the local customs. For example, when we were in Italy, we went to a not too famous city, called Pineto (and after that we went to the mountains) and we didn\u2019t find any dog-friendly beaches. However, we asked the hotel where we were and we were told that the human\u2019s beach can be used by dogs from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. This is the most ideal time for bath in the sea with dogs, because it's extremely hot on the beach during the day, the dogs feel better in the air-conditioned house anyways.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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According to the general EU laws, a puppy can only travel abroad after it turns 3 months and 21 days, so if you get the puppy in summer, do not reserve foreign vacation.<\/p>

An EU Pet Passport<\/b>\u00a0is needed for travelling abroad. This can be issued by any veterinarian if you don't have it already. The passport's fee is usually around 40 euros.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dogs need a valid vaccination against rabies for the travel, which must be indicated in the dog\u2019s passport. It\u2019s crucial to be checked by a vet that the chip is transferred to the owner\u2019s name and whether the data in the system are valid. If something happens and anyone needs to read the chip, it\u2019s great if the phone number on the chip is actual.<\/p>

In case of a few countries outside the EU (for example, Serbia), be prepared, because they allow you to enter the country without any problems, but the dog can only come home if it has a Titer test. Serbia, for example, is classified as high-risk due to rabies, which is why this test is needed to return home (it shows the amount of anti-rabies antibodies (\u201ctiter\u201d) in the blood to see whether it reaches the prescribed limit.). Be sure to do this before you travel, it may take a couple of weeks for the Titer test's result to arrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A first aid kit can come in handy anytime. Bandage, wound disinfectant (e.g. betadine), probiotics (this can even be a human product), charcoal tablets (salt water can cause diarrhea) and if the dog takes any medicine on a daily basis, you shouldn\u2019t leave that at home either. If the dog hasn\u2019t received before the trip, it's highly recommended to take some kind of a protection against ticks and mosquitoes. If you want to be prepared for every scenerio, you can look for a nearby veterinarian in advance and save its number just in case something happens.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pet insurance can be taken out for the dog as well. When insuring the family, you can take out travel insurance for the dog at many providers, and this is also available in several packages. It\u2019s everyone\u2019s own decision whether one considers it necessary, but it\u2019s good to know that it\u2019s available too.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We travel a lot with the dogs, so all of them are used to travel long distances. If the dog has never travelled in a car, you have to make it used to by training. If you can\u2019t do it alone, you can ask a trainer for help.\u00a0<\/p>

It\u2019s important to fix the dog in the car well. The best solution is a dog transport box that fits in the car. This can be plastic (like the dogboxes on airplanes) or it can be an aluminium box which is more secure than the plastic. If you get in an accident, it can save your dog\u2019s life.\u00a0<\/p>

It\u2019s a general EU rule that the dog must be secured in some way in the vehicle. According to this rule, a dog safety belt that can be attached to the harness is sufficient. Relying on our experience, this is the least safe solution, so our dogs travel in crates, safety comes first.\u00a0<\/p>

For the trip itself, have a collar (it's good to have a tag with the owner\u2019s current phone number.), a leash, water, a water bowl and some treats within easy reach. In case of ball-crazy dogs, a ball can also come in handy if we are somewhere where they can move around a bit.\u00a0<\/p>

If you are thinking of a longer trip, it's recommended to plan the itinerary to contain a little outing so the dog can stretch out its stiff limbs.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It\u2019s useful if the dog knows what the dog box is and you can leave the dog in the accommodation for a few hours. If the dog knows what the box is, it can be set up so the dog knows that it is a safe place. Of course, before and after the dog box time you have to take your dog for a walk, trip or bath in the sea. However, when the weather is really hot, you should neither go with your dog for sightseeing nor to the beach.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If the dog eats dry food, the easiest is measure the daily dose before the vacation, and you won\u2019t need to measure in the accommodation. You should bring the dog food with you because it\u2019s not sure that you\u2019ll get the same food in the city. A change of diet can hold unpleasant surprises (e.g. diarrhea), so it\u2019s better to avoid it.<\/p>

It\u2019s a bit more difficult if someone feeds raw or Barf, but there are solutions for that too. It can be switched to dry food during the holiday (this should be done 2 weeks before the holiday so that the dog\u2019s body can adapt to it). Another solution is to use pre-packaged ready-made food, but this requires refrigeration.\u00a0<\/p>

If we consider the above in advance, we can enjoy a flawless holiday with dogs. It\u2019s a different experience than all-day wellness and pampering, but it also has its advantages.\u00a0<\/p>

If the family decides to travel without a dog, there are solutions for that, but you have to decide in time who would take care of your pet while you are on your holiday. Relative, dog sitter? Can the dog go back to the breeder?\u00a0<\/p>

The choice may not be easy, so you have to start organising it in time if you want a dog-free holiday\/trip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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