Euro road trip with the hound.
Discussion
Not sure where this will sit best so may end up cross posting.
Next summer we're think of taking 4-6 weeks off and touring Europe with the kids. A mate is a reliable house and dog sitter but that length of time is probably taking the piss a bit.
Really just looking for anyone who else who's done or does this regualry and can offer some insights. Our dog a Hungarian Vizsla, shes used to being in the car as its a 6 hour drive up to Scotland to visit my wife's family. We live in the Lake District so its a decent trek just to get onto the continent, we cold get a ferry from the north east but the euro tunnel is probably best due to speed?
Once on the continent would probably look at a route through France, French Alps, Northern Italy and back through Switzerland or the Rhine Valley. Other option is France and northern Spain.
We'd paln to stay in air B&B's ideally houses with gardens to use as a base. Our main family car is an EV but think that side of things will be manageable.
Any hints or tips welcome.
Next summer we're think of taking 4-6 weeks off and touring Europe with the kids. A mate is a reliable house and dog sitter but that length of time is probably taking the piss a bit.
Really just looking for anyone who else who's done or does this regualry and can offer some insights. Our dog a Hungarian Vizsla, shes used to being in the car as its a 6 hour drive up to Scotland to visit my wife's family. We live in the Lake District so its a decent trek just to get onto the continent, we cold get a ferry from the north east but the euro tunnel is probably best due to speed?
Once on the continent would probably look at a route through France, French Alps, Northern Italy and back through Switzerland or the Rhine Valley. Other option is France and northern Spain.
We'd paln to stay in air B&B's ideally houses with gardens to use as a base. Our main family car is an EV but think that side of things will be manageable.
Any hints or tips welcome.
I have done a considerable amount of travel on the continent with my old dog and I found it very easy once I had his rabies certificate & passport docs etc.
The usual accommodation apps allow you to filter dog friendly places to stay, I never found access with a dog a problem and people generally like (or tolerate) dogs in most places. Using the Tunnel with a dog is a doddle too. If you find yourself needing the services of a vet then I found vets in France and Spain absolutely superb and much cheaper than the U.K. Someone in the veterinary practice will speak good English, usually the younger members.
The usual accommodation apps allow you to filter dog friendly places to stay, I never found access with a dog a problem and people generally like (or tolerate) dogs in most places. Using the Tunnel with a dog is a doddle too. If you find yourself needing the services of a vet then I found vets in France and Spain absolutely superb and much cheaper than the U.K. Someone in the veterinary practice will speak good English, usually the younger members.
worse issue would be the heat and on the odd occasion you want to leave the dog in the car what will you do? What about meal times? Museums, places where dogs aren't allowed?
Vizslas can be very clingy dogs. But so can kids and other family members.
If you are an outdoors holiday family the dog may be just fine.
You know your dog. Dogs are a tie (I have one) but they are almost part of the family.
Vizslas can be very clingy dogs. But so can kids and other family members.
If you are an outdoors holiday family the dog may be just fine.
You know your dog. Dogs are a tie (I have one) but they are almost part of the family.
Edited by loskie on Friday 29th August 19:05
LRDefender said:
I have done a considerable amount of travel on the continent with my old dog and I found it very easy once I had his rabies certificate & passport docs etc.
The usual accommodation apps allow you to filter dog friendly places to stay, I never found access with a dog a problem and people generally like (or tolerate) dogs in most places. Using the Tunnel with a dog is a doddle too. If you find yourself needing the services of a vet then I found vets in France and Spain absolutely superb and much cheaper than the U.K. Someone in the veterinary practice will speak good English, usually the younger members.
Cheers The usual accommodation apps allow you to filter dog friendly places to stay, I never found access with a dog a problem and people generally like (or tolerate) dogs in most places. Using the Tunnel with a dog is a doddle too. If you find yourself needing the services of a vet then I found vets in France and Spain absolutely superb and much cheaper than the U.K. Someone in the veterinary practice will speak good English, usually the younger members.
loskie said:
worse issue would be the heat and on the odd occasion you want to leave the dog in the car what will you do? What about meal times? Museums, places where dogs aren't allowed?
Vizslas can be very clingy dogs. But so can kids and other family members.
If you are an outdoors holiday family the dog may be just fine.
You know your dog. Dogs are a tie (I have one) but they are almost part of the family.
I don't expect she'll be left in the car much, when we've done holidays in the UK at services one of us will take her out to stretch her legs while the other takes the kids in for the bathroom etc. On the rare occasion sh33 might need to stay in the car I'd set the stationary aircon. Vizslas can be very clingy dogs. But so can kids and other family members.
If you are an outdoors holiday family the dog may be just fine.
You know your dog. Dogs are a tie (I have one) but they are almost part of the family.
Edited by loskie on Friday 29th August 19:05
Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff