We are known as a nation of animal lovers, though it is only fairly recently that the idea of taking our dogs on holiday with us has really taken off. The increase in numbers of people booking dog friendly holiday cottages has increased, as has the number of enquiries about pet friendly holiday cottages online.
Part of the reason for this is that the owners of holiday cottages in the UK have twigged that one way they can compete with foreign holiday bookings is to offer a pet-friendly service. Dog owners in particular are often unwilling to take their dogs abroad if their dog does not travel well. Being able to take their dogs on holiday with them within the UK is something that many dog owners welcome and are willing to pay for.
Dog friendly holiday cottages in places of natural beauty such as the Lake District, the Highlands, or the Norfolk Broads, or along any of the British coastline, are the perfect place to book a stay to enjoy the countryside with your pooch.
Often, the alternative to taking your dog on holiday is to book them into a boarding kennel, or to ask a neighbour to call in to feed your dog while you’re away. Some boarding kennels offer an excellent service, where they allow you to visit with your dog as many times as you need, and allow the dog to stay for increasing durations so that they are used to the idea of staying there (and that you will return), in much the same way as children are introduced to nursery or school. But even so, many dogs find boarding kennels a distressing experience, particularly if they are kept in close quarters with other, unfamiliar dogs.
Asking a neighbour to feed your dog might be convenient for you and your neighbour but it is far from satisfactory for your dog, who may feel afraid, lonely and bored without you there as its family. Dogs left on their own can cause a nuisance to your other neighbours through barking and howling, and often the RSPCA is called by concerned members of the public who have noticed that a dog seems to have been left alone.
Taking your dog on holiday is a great way to spend time together as a whole family, and you are sure to find some really lovely parts of the UK to explore. But do your research before you book to make sure that there are plenty of places nearby to visit where your dog will be welcome too – there’s little point in booking a dog friendly holiday cottage if your dog ends up having to spend most of its time tethered outside the places you want to visit.
Part of the reason for this is that the owners of holiday cottages in the UK have twigged that one way they can compete with foreign holiday bookings is to offer a pet-friendly service. Dog owners in particular are often unwilling to take their dogs abroad if their dog does not travel well. Being able to take their dogs on holiday with them within the UK is something that many dog owners welcome and are willing to pay for.
Dog friendly holiday cottages in places of natural beauty such as the Lake District, the Highlands, or the Norfolk Broads, or along any of the British coastline, are the perfect place to book a stay to enjoy the countryside with your pooch.
Often, the alternative to taking your dog on holiday is to book them into a boarding kennel, or to ask a neighbour to call in to feed your dog while you’re away. Some boarding kennels offer an excellent service, where they allow you to visit with your dog as many times as you need, and allow the dog to stay for increasing durations so that they are used to the idea of staying there (and that you will return), in much the same way as children are introduced to nursery or school. But even so, many dogs find boarding kennels a distressing experience, particularly if they are kept in close quarters with other, unfamiliar dogs.
Asking a neighbour to feed your dog might be convenient for you and your neighbour but it is far from satisfactory for your dog, who may feel afraid, lonely and bored without you there as its family. Dogs left on their own can cause a nuisance to your other neighbours through barking and howling, and often the RSPCA is called by concerned members of the public who have noticed that a dog seems to have been left alone.
Taking your dog on holiday is a great way to spend time together as a whole family, and you are sure to find some really lovely parts of the UK to explore. But do your research before you book to make sure that there are plenty of places nearby to visit where your dog will be welcome too – there’s little point in booking a dog friendly holiday cottage if your dog ends up having to spend most of its time tethered outside the places you want to visit.
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