Holidaying with your hound.
Discussion
We normally stick the mutt in the kennels when we go away, but we have just booked a cheap week in Somerset and are going to take him with us. Lovely part of the country, plenty nice beaches, towns etc. to walk around, what could be better? But then it struck me, what if it rains all week? And we won't able eat in restaraunts or go in a shop. Beginning to think this could be a mistake....and we can't leave the dog unattended in the accomodation, so no nipping out for a pint last thing at night.
So, for those that take your dogs away, any tips? I believe you can take dogs in Cheddar Gorge, so that's one afternoon sorted!
So, for those that take your dogs away, any tips? I believe you can take dogs in Cheddar Gorge, so that's one afternoon sorted!
We don't go away without our dogs. Every holiday we have had since getting them has involved them.
I always find out which local pubs I can go into with my dogs before setting off. That way I can always get fed and watered if the weather is bad. I find that there are very few restaurants that allow dogs, but there are plenty of pubs that do (sometimes good)food that allow dogs. This may not be in the restaurant section, but we can usually get the same food in the bar area.
Also just like if we are not on holiday, but out with the dogs, if it rains we get wet. If one of us needs to go into a shop then we just hope that there is cover nearby to stand under.
One of our Holidays was in the lake district. The place we stayed was all geared up for the dogs. If we wanted a day without the dogs they had their own kennels where we could leave them for the day and they would walk them etc. Not many places like that around though!
I always find out which local pubs I can go into with my dogs before setting off. That way I can always get fed and watered if the weather is bad. I find that there are very few restaurants that allow dogs, but there are plenty of pubs that do (sometimes good)food that allow dogs. This may not be in the restaurant section, but we can usually get the same food in the bar area.
Also just like if we are not on holiday, but out with the dogs, if it rains we get wet. If one of us needs to go into a shop then we just hope that there is cover nearby to stand under.
One of our Holidays was in the lake district. The place we stayed was all geared up for the dogs. If we wanted a day without the dogs they had their own kennels where we could leave them for the day and they would walk them etc. Not many places like that around though!
We took our old dog Jimmy many places, stayed at b&b's, caravans, rarely had problems. Always found dog friendly places, quite a few nice pubs with decent bar area for eating where digs are allowed. Have a look online before you go esp beaches as dogs won't be allowed on all of them this time of year.
We will do the same with our new dog, 11months old abd he has already been on boats, buses and trains, festival events etc
We will do the same with our new dog, 11months old abd he has already been on boats, buses and trains, festival events etc
Edited by bexVN on Wednesday 20th August 20:23
Look before you go for dog freindly pubs.
We found a great one ( not there) was awesome lads of dogs running around the place.
Stayed in a few dog friendly hotels only one problem. Was ok were we were because they were empty but our dog would bark whenever he heard anybody outside the room.
Will use B and B or something like that next time. Or tents
We found a great one ( not there) was awesome lads of dogs running around the place.
Stayed in a few dog friendly hotels only one problem. Was ok were we were because they were empty but our dog would bark whenever he heard anybody outside the room.
Will use B and B or something like that next time. Or tents
We're in a log cabin and he's not a big barker anyway, so no problem there. I'll check the beaches, didn't think of that. I shall be sure to research dog friendly pubs first too. Thinking about it, dog friendly places are likely to be full of dogs, and he's at his most uncontrollable when other dogs are around.
Mrs Oxgreen and I don't have our own dog, but we love meeting other people's dogs at our favourite dog-friendly hotel, the Stone House hotel near Hawes, North Yorkshire. It's a lovely place, with a properly warm, friendly welcome, in a fabulous location, and with fantastic food. Go there!
Edited to add: Bugger, I keep trying to remind myself not to publicise this place, because we want to keep it for ourselves. Don't go there, it's a terrible place. You'll hate it.
Edited to add: Bugger, I keep trying to remind myself not to publicise this place, because we want to keep it for ourselves. Don't go there, it's a terrible place. You'll hate it.
Edited by Dr Mike Oxgreen on Wednesday 20th August 20:39
blueST said:
Morningside said:
We always take our dogs on holiday with us. I would be too worried about them.
What breed is he?
He seems to enjoy the kennels so we've never worried too much, but we were trying to have a cheap break so taking him seemed like the obvious thing to do.What breed is he?
He's a Basset
He looks very much like my old Basset 'Columbo'. Is he vocal? We were told NOT to bring him back for the kennels once as the neighbours complained about the howling....3 miles away!!We would take ours camping with us and he used sneak under the flap and sleep outside.
OldBuoy said:
P.S. Very envious of your garage/workshop
Thanks, it's only a double garage but I've spent two years getting it habitable and it's still not finished. It was supposed to be for a me to build a kit cat but that lump agricultural machinery is in the way now. Might post it on "garages" thread when (if) it's done.bexVN said:
We took our old dog Jimmy many places, stayed at b&b's, caravans, rarely had problems. Always found dog friendly places, quite a few nice pubs with decent bar area for eating where digs are allowed. Have a look online before you go esp beaches as dogs won't be allowed on all of them this time of year.
We will do the same with our new dog, 11months old abd he has already been on boats, buses and trains, festival events etc
could not agree more Bex, we would not dream of a holiday without our scottie, our old one Jack used to love pubs! our new six month old scottie Finlay has already been on buses, trains, boats and adores the motorhome. just research first to find the dog friendly places. most pubs will let you in rather than turn your money away. go for it!We will do the same with our new dog, 11months old abd he has already been on boats, buses and trains, festival events etc
Edited by bexVN on Wednesday 20th August 20:23
Steve
http://www.doggiepubs.org.uk/
You can also download an android version of it - picks up your location and finds the nearest places that take dogs.
You can also download an android version of it - picks up your location and finds the nearest places that take dogs.
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