Holidaying with your hound.

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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!

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I've never really taken him in anywhere before, he's pretty well behaved, but no doubt he'll do something to embarrass me!

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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.

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Too late! Already booked Somerset, but will bear it in mind for next time if this trip isn't too hideous.

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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.

He's a Basset

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Basil's not too vocal unless he's overdue some food. He gets fed at 7, if it gets to 7:10 he'll always let you know you're late! He's never howled, and part of me is a bit dissapointed, although I'm sure the novelty wears of quickly.

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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.