Travelling in Europe with a small dog?

Question

Me and a friend want to travel around Europe (we are from the UK) for a few weeks, possibly hiring a car. I know that I need a 'pet passport' with rabies vaccinations etc. But I want to know what reception you will get in hotels/hostels when you have a small dog. Anybody gone on holiday with a pet before? He travels well and is very cute, but I dont want to stress him out. I want it to be a fun experience for him too. We're thinking of Italy, France, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic and Spain. Any advice? Thanks

Additional Details

I think we are going to go by Eurostar or drive. No plane! thats sounds pretty awful for animals

Answer 1

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You'll get some looks, but you can usually check a small dog in at the hotel. If you go about now with the dog and he doesn't wig out, he shouldn't when you travel abroad either.

There are almost no restaurants or stores that allow pets inside other than service animals, so bringing him may be more trouble than it's worth because of that.

Answer 2

rather put it in kennels - it'll give you more flexibility and less responsibility. Pets are pets and don't get anything out of travel like humans.

Answer 3

Here in Europe you can take the dog everywhere with no problem leash compulsory always! But I thing it will be better for your dog to stay at home! I don't thing the travel with aeroplane will be good for the dog!

Answer 4

France he will be welcome

Swiss are tolerant but you will pay the full adult fare if he goes on a tram. (Unless he rides in a shopping bag.....I kid you not)

Italy...Ok hes a dog

Further east and they will probably eat him

Answer 5

Madam I think you would be doing your little dog and yourself a big favour to leave him home or you might not have him when you return as people on the cont are not like us with our pets so you will get rebuffs! I'm a devout dog lover so i say this with some feeling I have a 9 year old bi sorry cant say that word so lady dog and NO WAY would i travel where you are going with my little Spaniel Hope you heed my word let me know what you decide will you ? Good Luck

Answer 6

In ITALY:

-leash or muzzle are compulsory

-in north Italy usually dogs are allowed in restaurants and shops (but not food shops and museums)

-but it is quite difficoult to find an hotel or a taxi where you can bring a dog.

-Dogs can't go on the beach

Source(s):

I have a dog and I'm italian.