Dog and Pet Friendly Scotland Hotels Holiday Cottages B&Bs Accommodation

More and more holidaymakers are chosing to take their pet with them on holiday, particularly if they're travelling within the UK. Scotland is perfect for dog friendly holidays and breaks, with a choice of pets welcome hotels, caravan, camping and holiday parks that are dog friendly, a choice of pet friendly bed and breafasts plus plenty of dog friendly beaches around the Scottish coast.

This choice of pet friendly/pets welcome hotels and Scotland accommodation combined with enough dramatic scenery, national parks and beautiful countryside to wear out the most energetic of pets - you're onto a winner with pet friendly travel and dog friendly beaches and holidays in Scotland!

Do watch out for the deer stalking season though and other notices in the open countryside. Dogs may be required to kept under control during the lambing season or deer stalking season. During the hunting season there may be restrictions on where you can walk so just this first before setting off.

Pets Welcome in Scotland, Dog Friendly Beaches Places in Scotland

Pet travelling requires a little planning which is well worth the effort as the pleasure of your pooches' well-earned holiday is at stake. Firstly the obvious, make sure when booking your accommodation that it's Pet Friendly. Get specific details from them on what they mean by 'Pet Friendly', as this does vary. Some guesthouses, hotels and self-catering options may have some very strict rules which may be impossible for your 'tear-away' pet to follow.

Dog friendly self-catering holiday options are often a preferable choice, giving a little more freedom, however some accommodation owners will not allow pets to be left alone in the apartment, flat or holiday cottage. Always check this, plus it's well worth checking the layout of any accommodation. If you have an elderly pet who struggles up and down stairs, you may not want the cottage with the iron spiral staircase. You may require an enclosed garden area so your pet doesn't end up charging across the Scottish countryside. Think also about how you will transport your pet. If you own a car and your dog is car trained then it will no doubt be a smooth run, but if you're choosing public transport then think it through. The accommodation at the other end may be perfrect, but if the journey there with your pet is horrendous you could end up frazzled!!!!!!

Dog carriers may be useful if transporting your pet, especially for smaller dogs. These are usually a crate design made up of wire panels. the bottom panel will normally have a gray, either in metal or plastic, and the wire panels conveniently fold down making it into a flat pack, ideal for carrying about. Many visitors to Scotland with their pets in tow opt for a self catering caravan or holiday park, most of which in Scotland are dog friendly! If you're bringing your own tourer or caravan to one of Scotland's many holiday parks or caravan park then even better!

Pet Friendly Accommodation Types, Pet Insurance and Cat & Dog Sitting!

Pet friendly accommodation types run across the whole spectrum, including dog friendly hotels, pet welcome guesthouses and B&Bs, and lots of pet friendly self-catering options from apartments, holiday cottages or flats and always a popular favourite with pet owners - the caravan or holiday park. Caravan and Holiday Parks on the whole welcome pets, and have the bonus of usually being set in countryside surrounds, with ample dog walking arrangements right on your doorstep.

Most accommodations now state clearly whether they welcome pets or not, and be aware some may make a small charge for the privilege! Pet insurance for pet travel within the UK is not really an issue - it only becomes one when you're taking your pet abroad and issues like quarantine and rabies vaccination requirements apply. What is always a good idea if travelling with your pet in the UK however, is to get pooch or mog microchipped, so that if by any chance you are separated from your pet during your holiday!, they can be easily identified. This is also recommended for small children and wayward husbands!

A number of sophisticated pet sitting companies now emerging according to need. Some of these companies provide comprehensive pet sitting services which includes full insurance, and live in option. Absentia Pet Sitting Service is an excellent pet sitting company choice (see their website at www.home-and-pets.co.uk). They offer individually tailor-made pet sitting packages to suit your needs and requirements. Staff are rigorously checked and approved prior to undertaking pet sitting. Pet sitting can be offered not just for cats and dogs, but for other animals such as lizards, sheep or ponies. They will even water plants and perform basic household maintenance. Insurance of course will also be part of the pet sitting package, and Absentia can advise and arrange insurance inclusive of discounts.

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Dog and Pet Friendly Scotland Hotels Holiday Cottages B&Bs Accommodation

Pets Welcome in Scotland, Dog Friendly Beaches Places in Scotland

Pet Friendly Accommodation Types, Pet Insurance and Cat & Dog Sitting!

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