Summery :

1. How to handle your dog on vacation?
2. Where is the best place to leave your dog when you go on holiday?
3. What to do to make your dog not miss you?
4. How long can you leave a dog alone at home?

1- Taking your dog on vacation?

Taking your dog on vacation can be a wonderful experience for both you and your pet. However, before you consider whether or not to take your dog on a trip, it is worth considering a few things that are not just about comfort, but also how much your dog would suffer from a drastic change of environment.

If you’re thinking about taking your dog on vacation or leaving him at home , you’ll have several different considerations to make. In the meantime, we invite you to join our Whatsapp channel  for updates and insights on the world of animals, health and well-being and follow the  MypersonalPet Instagram profile , a must-see for animal lovers.

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2- How to handle your dog on vacation?

• Choose a destination that meets the needs of both of you;
• Check specific entry requirements for dogs (abroad, in hotels, on beaches);
• Make sure you are up to date on your vaccinations;
• Check the transport regulations for your dog (by train or plane);
• Check pesticide coverage;
• Bring with you a large amount of food that he is used to eating;
• Bring toys, harnesses, leashes and a muzzle;
• Bring poop bags;
• Bring his favorite blanket;
• Brushes and combs for grooming;
• Dog’s passport and documents;
• Dog First Aid Kit.

When you plan a vacation, you might do so with the full intention of wanting to take your dog with you . This is a wonderful idea, as long as the vacation does not revolve exclusively around your desires (e.g. visiting as many museums as possible), but is also suitable for the exercise habits, and companionship , of your pet.

Means of transport and hotels or facilities that also welcome dogs are a great starting point to begin planning your holidays with your dog. At the same time, however, it is really important that your pet has quiet spaces where he can relax and become aware of the fact that his owners are there, always close and available.

Of course, it will not always be possible to take the dog with you everywhere, such as to some restaurants or to some specific places. In these cases, make sure that the periods of separation are short , and do not leave him alone in a place that, although it may retain familiar objects and smells, is unknown to him.

In addition to the bureaucratic and health aspects , therefore, managing the dog on vacation also means changing your habits a bit so that the latter always feels an integral part of the family activities. And this should always be the discriminant to understand whether to take the dog on vacation or leave it at home.

3- Where is the best place to leave your dog when you go on holiday?

• Dog sitter
• Dog boarding

Imagine a very long, tiring or perhaps unsuitable vacation for a dog, but one that you have always wanted to take. Or, it could be a prolonged absence for work. In this case, it might be a good idea to consider leaving the dog at home.

If the flight is too long , the conditions do not allow the dog to move or stay comfortably, you are moving to a country with unclear rules on the expatriation and repatriation of animals, or perhaps there are other problems, you have to choose: dog sitter or dog boarding ?

The dog sitter could be a relative or a family friend who knows the animal, visits it often and knows how to take care of it. In this way the dog, although suffering from the distance from its owner , would find itself in a more familiar context and closer to its habits. It is also the best solution if, character-wise, your dog does not like changes too much.

Alternatively, dog sitters are professionals who can take care of one or more dogs at a time (never more than three), providing extra attention than you would probably receive in a boarding house. You will have to select it based on an in-person meeting , where the dog and the dog sitter go for a walk and interact with each other to understand if the right chemistry can be created.

High-quality dog ​​boarding

facilities are a great option, despite the guilt an owner might feel at the mere thought of leaving a dog in an unfamiliar place. When the boarding facility is clean, bright, spacious, with a nice, happy, and peaceful atmosphere, where other guests seem comfortable, you may have found the right place.

4- What to do to make your dog not miss you?

• Trial periods to get your dog used to a new space (without you)
• Never let him go without his things (blankets, kennels, toys)

If you have chosen to leave your dog in someone’s care, you should proceed gradually, making sure that the dog gets to know the person and the new spaces, even your presence.

At this point you can try to go away for half a day or two days . It is very likely that he will still miss you, but you can still be sure that you are leaving the dog in a pleasant place, with people you trust and who will treat him as if he were their own.

5- How long can you leave a dog alone at home?

• 2 hours(puppy)
• 4-5 hours(young dog)
• 5-6 hours (adult dog)
• 3-5 hours(senior dog)

Generally speaking, if you are thinking of going on vacation, leaving your dog alone at home should definitely not be an option. Puppies need care and companionship, while older dogs need contact with their owner and the most constant presence possible of someone.