On holiday with the dog

There are several accommodations where you can go with your pet. Will you choose a bungalow with a dog? Or rather a holiday park with your pet? Whatever you go for, please check the facilities of your holiday home, such as the garden, the stairs and immediate surroundings. For long walks in the great outdoors, you would prefer to be in a wooded area or by the sea?

A holiday home with a pet is easily found: the range of dog-friendly holiday homes is extensive. Please check if you are allowed to bring 1, 2 or more dogs because this differs per holiday home.

For a midweek break with a dog you will find many possibilities in our own country and in our neighbouring countries (Belgium and Germany). Outside the Randstad you will find extensive hiking areas for days outdoors with your four-legged friend. Belgium is also very suitable for a weekend break with a dog: that holiday feeling is less than two hours away!

Are you thinking of a last minute in the Netherlands with a dog? Our country has beautiful regions with vast areas ideal for hiking. How about a midweek break in Zeeland with a dog? Chances are that the sun is shining, because Zeeland is our region with the most hours of sunshine. Beach lovers who want nothing more than to get away with a dog by the sea can of course also travel in the opposite direction and choose to get a breath of fresh air on the beaches of Texel, Terschelling or Ameland. Fresh air guaranteed!

A holiday with a dog does require a little preparation. In Europe, agreements are in place regarding pet passports and vaccinations. The regulations vary per country when travelling with dogs. In some countries, for example, in the car your dog will have to sit behind a guard or be in a crate. We'll set out the rules for you. So, you're going on holiday with the dog. But can you take your dog to another country just like that? In European countries dogs and cats must be in possession of an animal passport and be chipped. Does your pet have an identification tattoo? This is only valid if it was done before 2 July 2011. In addition, your dog or cat should be vaccinated against rabies. The rules for other animals are less strict: for rabbits, small rodents, birds and fish, a health certificate issued by your vet is usually enough.