Travelling with dogs – what to pack for your staycation?
For obvious reasons, holidaying in the UK is very popular this year. Although the weather isn’t always as good as abroad, the feeling of taking your dog away with you more than makes up for it! (Unless they demand a very long walk in the pouring rain then the novelty wears off briefly!)
It’s so important when taking your dog away with you, that you keep them as safe as possible. We have put together a packing list to ensure you have everything you need so that you can enjoy a relaxing break and your dog can have the time of their life too!
MAKE sure your dog is microchipped. It is the law now that all dogs should be microchipped. It is even more important when you are taking your dog away from home and in to an unfamiliar area.
GET a dog tag engraved with the address of where you are staying on holiday. This is a quick, easy and cheap way of maximising the chances of your dog being returned to you if they do get lost.
TAKE a good supply of their normal food. Sudden changes in diet can affect a dog’s tummy. If you need more food whilst away, we deliver raw, dry and wet food nationwide (usually next day delivery), so just order on our website as normal and we can deliver to you whilst you are on your hols!
IF you feed your dog raw food, invest in one of our defrost boxes. This will save any leaks on worktops or in the fridge.
ENSURE that your dog has a well fitted collar and preferably an harness to decrease the chances of them slipping their lead or causing injury.
DON’T get caught short! Make sure you have a good supply of poo bags with you! There is nothing worse than having to use a tissue or even a leaf (yes, I speak from experience!) to pick up your dog’s poop! Our poo bags are made from cornstarch and are super thick and strong and they are compostable too!
CONSIDER buying our ‘First Aid Kit in a Bottle’ Colloidal Silver. Perfect for popping in your pocket when out and about with your dog. Helps reduce pain, inflammation and infection.
PACK some doggy sunscreen. Dogs can suffer with sunburn too so ensuring that they are protected from harmful rays is important. Our Hot Dog Sunscreen is made from natural ingredients and offers ultimate protection for your pooch.
REDUCE car sickness with our Keep Calm tonic and Calm & Relaxed Treats. Many dogs get travel sick through anxiety, these natural, gentle products help to alleviate the anxiety and thus reducing the sick feeling.
Enjoy your break, wherever you go!
Laura, Dolly & Reggie x
Staycation Necessities
- Suitable from 8 weeks+
- Chew rating 1: Quick to eat!
- Functional Treat
- Supports Anxious Dogs
- UK produced
Our Calm & Relaxed natural treats for dogs contain Lavender and Camomile and are part of our Little Trainers Functional Range. These two wonderful herbs are known to soothe and relax dogs when they are anxious or stressed out. Our Calm & Relaxed natural dog treats are also a brilliant bedtime snack or offered to our canine companions before going on car journeys.
- Add to food or direct to mouth
- Naturally calming blend
- Ideal for nervous or anxious dogs
- Suitable from 8 weeks+
Our calming tonic is a must have for any dog owner – whether your dog is naturally anxious or struggles with certain situations as car journeys or bonfire night, our calming tonic is a perfect, natural solution to assist in the relief of anxiety. Couple with our Calm & Relaxed treats for a happier pup.
The ultimate sun cream to keep your beloved dog safe from those harmful sun rays. Our sunscreen is handmade in the UK using only natural ingredients and offers the ultimate protection for your pooch.
- Natural antibiotic
- Suitable for internal & external use
- Use for grazes, irritation, wounds and inflammation
- Suitable from 8 weeks+
Dubbed the antibiotic of the natural world: it has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal healing properties. The spray can be applied topically to inflammation, burns, cuts and grazes amongst having many more uses.
THE most environment friendly dog poo bags - ZERO waste, Home Compostable Dog Poo Bags. Adios Poo Bags are made from cornstarch and are super thick, strong and large. Even better – they naturally breakdown in 3-6 months leaving nothing behind.
The Hi & Light Harness is a lightweight, low-profile adventure harness. This minimalist harness has four points of adjustment for a sleek, comfortable fit down to size XXXS. It features an aluminium V-ring lead attachment point on the back, a debris-resistant liner, reflective trim for low-light visibility, and a light loop for attaching a safety light. Scaled to fit even the smallest canine companions, the Hi & Light Harness is a great option for any dog that enjoys exploring in a harness.
The Front Range Harness is an everyday harness which is easy to put on and comfortable for dogs to wear. The harness features two lead attachment options: an aluminium V-ring centred on your dog's back for everyday walks and reinforced webbing at your dog's chest to redirect dogs that pull on lead.
The Flagline Harness is a fast, light, and comfortable harness that keeps dogs in their flow, from scrambling up hills in the country to conquering everyday obstacles. A handle and load-dispersing chest/belly panel make for easy lift-and-assist in a nimble design good for all-day wear.
The Front Range Collar is an everyday dog collar – an essential in every dog's kit – with an easy-to-use side-release buckle. It includes Ruffwear's signature collar features: an aluminium V-ring, separate ID tag attachment point, a silicone tag silencer, and strong and comfortable webbing that holds its colour.
The Dragonfly Emperor Collar is a robust, comfortable dog collar with neoprene padding – an essential for every dog – with an easy-to-use side-release buckle. Each collar has reflective stitching, steel D-Ring and Dragonfly branded logo.
Our Damsel Weave Dog Collars are handmade exclusively in Yorkshire for Dragonfly. Choose from a range of stunning colours in sizes from 24-62cm. Each collar is woven using 550 USA Paracord, finished with our tried and tested buckles to produce a bespoke dog collar with strength, durability and style.
Our sample pack allows your dog to try all 9 flavours in our Grain-Free complete dry food range. Due to its high meat content and freshly prepared ingredients, our dry food is packed full of goodness without all the nasties that go into other kibbles.
- Frozen/Raw Item
- Mix of completes
- Pick your own flavours
- 14 x 454g
- Chunky ground mince
Our Raw Food Mixed Variety Boxes are a fantastic, cost effective approach to raw feeding. Our Durham Animal Feeds ECO box offers a choice of around 17 different flavours (dependent on stock availability) that you can mix and match to ensure your dog gets a variety of proteins throughout the week.
Leave your flavour choices in 'Special Message' at checkout or let us pick for you!
Please see delivery terms prior to ordering
SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE 10%: All subscription plans are subject to our standard delivery charges.
Personalised Dog Tags - our coloured aluminium tags are the perfect accessory to finish your dog's harness or collar. Choose from a range of colours, shapes and sizes. You can also choose from our range of slogans or just choose your own wording.