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Single handed travel to Spain, Portsmouth to Bilbao with 5month old dog, with onward travel to site in the south of Spain.
Should I even attempt it?
Dog will be vaccinated and chipped and all up to date with passport etc.
Dog will be 6 months on return trip.
My 3 year old has just been killed on a railway line, and I'm contemplating getting another of the same breed (Bedlington)which will be 5 months old at time of travel.
The ferry and cabin is already booked, also the site in Cabo de Gata, but I can cancel.
I can travel short days, and take a week to get there/back if needed.
Perhaps this is too much to expect of a dog of this age, advise needed.
Thanks
Cant see why not with lots of stops
But do read up on leishmania desease and the prossesionary caterpillar especially if you are here from feb onwards.
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Good no cheap
I went to Spain alone with my dog. She was about 1 year old at the time.
I'm not quite sure what your concern is, but here's a few tips from my trip. Don't do too much driving in one day, when there's only you and you also have to tire out the dog. Realistically, this is about the most driving I find you can do in one day when you are by yourself with a dog:
between 8-9am walk your dog - take plenty of poo bags to last your whole trip
9-10am have breakfast, pack up, fill up water, empty rubbish, pay up, get on your way
10am - 1pm: a 3 hour drive - driving alone, make sure you have programmed your Satnav the night before, have a can of Red Bull or something to keep you awake while you drive, have some high energy sing along music. Pillow on passenger seat for dog, with harness plugged into the seat belt. Make sure you have one of those no spill water bowls so the dog can drink when he or she wants to.
1pm - 2.30pm: have lunch somewhere along the way (if warm sit outside with dog), always ask the cafe or restaurant to bring a bowl of water for the dog, then walk the dog after lunch to get rid of more energy
2.30pm - 5.30pm - another 3 hour's drive to your site
5.30pm - check in, settle down, walk the dog again, have dinner, plan the next day's trip
10pm - bed!
At 5 months old, your dog is likely to be teething, so probably best to take that bitter apple spray, and to be with your dog at all times. Put a dog blanket on your bed and sleep together, is my advice.
Thank you all for the positive answers, I wasn't sure if I was grasping at straws having already booked the ferry.
I lost Biscuit my bedlington terrier so recently - an excellent traveller - 500 miles a day without complaint, and a 10 week old pup in the offing to replace her.( will be 5 months old at time of departure)
So I've got 2-1/2 months to get it aquainted with travel, building up the distances travelled day by day.
Yes, I think I'll go for it, my first 'real' holiday for many years.
Your replies are the tonic I need.
The wealth of experience and willingness of site members to assist the less experienced is heartwarming.
Bill
As long as the passport thing is organised dates wise then go for it. You sound as if you are really looking forward to the trip. Your pup will enjoy it if you do, they are so good at picking up vibes. Plan your days as advised and enjoy each others company.
Biscuit would have approved.
New pup pictures necessary!
All the best
Sue
______________________________________________________________ Sue
We took our miniature schnauzer pup on holiday in the van at 14 weeks old.He was fine and didn't disgrace himself once.
Sam had only just got immunity from the inoculations so was able to go outside and socialise with other dogs.He had a great time and became a proper motorhome dog.
Sam looking for me at services.....................
______________________________________________________________ cheers Steve
Photos of new pup will be posted on Friday when I pick them up, yes 'them', 2 bedlington pups, 9 weeks old. I couldn't seperate them or resist them. My 3 years with Biscuit just stole my heart away for the breed.
No of course they won't ever replace her, and I wouldn't want them to, they are all unique, but I know what I can give to them, and I have seen what they are able to give back.
So, three of us off to Spain in February.
Thankyou
Bill
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