What to do with your dog while you are on holiday?
- Check out kennels/housesitters in advanced by going to see the set up and be sure your happy with how things are done. Recommendations by freinds are a good sign.
- Book the kennels or house sitter in advanced as the good ones are always busy.
- Make sure you put the contact details of the kennel/housesitter on the indentity tag as should the dog get out it will be thier address and NOT your home address which is required.
- If you are taking your dog on holiday with you then put the holiday accomodation details on the identity tag.
- Give all medication/special requirements information to the kennel owner/housesitter along with your vets details.
- When taking dogs on holiday with you find out the nearest vet to your accomodation so that in an emergancy the details are to hand.
- Inform the microchip and Tattooist of your holiday and where the dog will be staying as they will only have your home details.
- Take a dog first aid kit with you on holiday which maybe purchased from Animal Aiders(See links page of On the Scent website).
- If your dog is staying locally to your home then inform your vet of the person minding your dog whilst you are away.
- Remember when taking your dog on holiday to take there own basket and bedding and to respect the property where you are staying.