The essential guide to travelling with your dog

For those dog lovers amongst us, the next family holiday might include the members of the family with wagging tails. However, if you don’t regularly travel with your dog’s then a little extra planning may be required to make sure that the trip is stress-free and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Often when hectic holiday preparation and packing is underway it is easy to forget those little things that will make sure your dog feels prepared and comfortable for their onward journey. If your dog is unfamiliar with being in the car then a few short drives are a great way to familiarise your dog with this new sensation, without overwhelming them.

Planning when your dog will have their pre-travel meal should also ensure that travel sickness does not have an undesired consequences when you final hit the road. For a full breakdown of what to pack, tips for in the car and what to do when you arrive check out this new infographic put together by UK dog-friendly hotels, Principal:

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