Bring your four-legged friend on a Swedish holiday!
The best time of the year is here: balmy long summer evenings, excursions in our beautiful nature, strawberries and barbecues - we are of course talking about the Swedish summer. Sweden has many wonderful destinations to discover and in most places there are hotels and accommodations that also welcome the four-legged. Take a look at Hundvänliga Hotell to find your and your doggo's next holiday destination, and get ready for summer with our 3 best tips for a lovely holiday!
Good to keep in mind when staying at a hotel with your dog
- Bring the dog's bed so that it feels at home even if the environment is new. Pack chew bones, toys and food and water bowls, ideally a blanket, and do not forget dog shampoo if you have been out on muddy adventures.
- Even when you book a dog-friendly hotel, always notify in advance that you are bringing a dog and check whether you need to book a special room or table in the hotel restaurant.
- On arrival, it is good if the dog has been walked and activated before you go into the hotel. It is always good to practise new environments before the dog stays at a hotel for the first time. Make a few cafe visits or stay overnight with a friend in your home town so that the dog is used to relaxing in completely new environments.
- If it works well to leave the dog alone in the hotel room, put up the Do not disturb sign so that the cleaning staff do not enter the room. Some hotels have signs that say "Dog in the room". If the dog is not used to being alone, but becomes anxious, do not leave it alone in the hotel room at all.
Three tips for a lovely holiday
During the holiday, both dog and owner should be able to relax and enjoy one hundred percent. There may be a little more to think about in the preparations, but if you plan well you will have a fantastic holiday stay together.
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Plan destinations based on your dog
Choose a destination where the dog can come along on the adventure. Find out in advance where there are dog-friendly beaches or lovely outdoor cafes the dog can come to. Active holidays with hiking trails are pure joy for the dog. For some destinations, however, it may be wise to consider whether the dog would rather stay at home with a dog sitter, if it means a lot of time in the car and you have a dog that easily gets car sick. The holiday should be a joy for both owner and dog!
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Keep it cool
Staying cool and hydrated is key - make sure your dog has the chance to lie in the shade, cool off in a lake during a sweaty walk, and take a break to drink at regular intervals. Never leave the dog alone in the sun or in a hot car, even if it is only for a short while! -
First aid kit
Even on holiday an accident can happen. Bring a small first aid kit so that you can wash a wound, bandage a paw or rinse out an eye with sand in it. Always keep a list of phone numbers to the nearest vet close at hand, depending on where in the country you are.
Have a really lovely summer full of adventures with your dog! ☀
Happy summer from the team at petgood
