Source: imagen4 Anyone travelling with a dog plans differently. This world covers what you need: safe transport by car, train or plane, plus entry regulations for Switzerland, Austria, Germany and the EU. Dog-friendly destinations, camping, beach safety and travel first aid are included. The UK, Norway and Malta have special rules that we name. Heat in the car is life-threatening even with an open window; we remind you of this. And our DACH dog-friendliness maps show you where your dog is welcome and where not. Only the veterinary authority of the destination country provides binding information on entry and quarantine.
Transport and Safety
Car, train, plane: what is safe, what is risky and what is simply forbidden. We show you the best seat choice in the car according to crash tests and why a crate is the calmer solution for many dogs than the footwell.
Sport & Leisure Anyone travelling with a dog must adhere to legal requirements: Sport & Leisure Every day, millions of dogs sit in German, Austrian and Swiss cars, trains or – less frequently, but with greater consequences – … Ownership & Everyday Life Weekend trip, holiday journey or move – many dogs regularly travel by car, train or plane. New environments, unfamiliar smells, unusual noises: Ownership & Everyday Life Cruise Tails and 1AVista offer cruises for dogs – but does it really work?
Transporting a dog: Using car, train and plane safely
Dog in Car, Train and Plane: Rules and Safety
Travelling with a dog – how to make the journey stress-free
Cruise with a dog – holiday at sea for you and your four-legged friend?
Entry and Regulations DACH + EU
EU pet passport, rabies status, special rules for islands. The information is current as of the date of research; the veterinary authority in the destination country always provides binding answers.
Sport & Leisure Anyone wanting to travel within the EU with their dog must observe certain regulations. Ownership & Everyday Life A missing stamp in the pet passport or a rabies vaccination not carried out in time can prevent entry.
Travelling with a dog: EU regulations & planning
Crossing borders with a dog: All entry requirements for the most popular travel destinations
Types of Travel and Destinations
Camping, hotel, beach, cruise, ski holiday – every type of travel has its own rules. The most dog-friendly beaches in DACH are included because they have often been tested personally by Roger and the editorial team.
Sport & Leisure Camping with a dog requires preparation: not all campsites allow dogs, and those who do not know the rules risk conflicts or … Sport & Leisure Beach with dog – that sounds like holiday, freedom, wet fur and sand everywhere in the car. All true. Sport & Leisure Not everyone lives by the coast – and honestly, not everyone wants to spend their summer holiday with a dog among thousands … Sport & Leisure The best dog beaches from Usedom to the mainland coast with specific directions, current regulations and insider tips for relaxed beach days. Sport & Leisure Schleswig-Holstein, the federal state with coastlines on the North and Baltic Seas, offers over 80 designated dog beaches. Health & Care In short: Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) is a medical emergency in which the dog’s immune system destroys its own red blood cells.
Camping with a dog: rules, equipment, safety
Beach Holiday with Dog – Safety & Care
5 excursion tips for dog beaches away from the coast
The 10 best dog beaches in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Pure nature on the Baltic coast
Schleswig-Holstein: The 10 most beautiful dog beaches on the North and Baltic Seas
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) in dogs: treatment & prognosis
What Else Helps
Heat in the car is the most common avoidable cause of emergencies in summer. Even five minutes can be enough. The world First Aid & Emergency complements this area with acute situations on the go. If you have adopted an animal welfare dog from abroad and want to travel with them, it is worth looking at the world Dogs from Abroad: rabies topics and entry specifics are explored there.
For planning: The Map and the Places Overview show you dog-friendly destinations in DACH, including Tours and Accommodation. For care at home, the Dog Boarding Kennels in the Directory are helpful.