Camper holiday with dog

Star camping with dog

Your dog is very welcome at the Sandaya campsites. You can enjoy a wonderful camper holiday with your dog at these luxurious 4- and 5-star campsites. You can expect facilities such as a dog shower, walking area and advice about off-leash areas in the area at these campsites. Sandaya's campsites are spacious. So even at the camping site, your dog has sufficient living space next to the camper and can enjoy the holiday with you.

ANWB campsites where dogs are allowed

You can easily find the nicest campsites for you and your dear four-legged friend on the ANWB website. These campsites have special facilities for dogs to make your holiday comfortable. There is a dog toilet or your dog can play with other dogs in the designated fields. To prevent your camper from getting dirty, rinse your dog in the dog shower after an adventurous day.

Most campsites are located in the forest, close to the sea or a lake or near the dunes, so you can enjoy a nice walk with your dog.

Tips from experienced campers with dogs

Several dog lovers with a camper are active on social media to share their holiday stories. There are tips about campsites with swimming water, beautiful places at home and abroad that you can visit with your dog and dog friends answer each other's questions about a camper holiday with a dog.

We have selected the following groups for you and your dog:

• Holiday dogs
• Campers and dogs
• Camping with your dog
• Campsites with swimming water for dogs

Safe in the camper

The regulations for transporting a dog in a camper differ per country. In the Netherlands, the dog does not have to be stuck in the camper. We recommend that you always tie up the dog while driving. You can place the dog on a rug or basket on the floor of the camper with a designated area long line on the belt fasten.

For an overview of the rules per country, we refer you to the website woefwelkom.nl or visit the website of the National Information Center for Companion Animals (LICG). Here you will also find information about mandatory vaccinations abroad.

Dog forest, public transport and restaurants

A useful site for finding out what the customs and customs are abroad Dogsincluded. With information about 22 countries you will find out useful things when traveling with your dog in a camper.

In Germany, for example, you can take your dog on public transport for half the fare. At least, if you keep it on a leash and ensure that other passengers are not inconvenienced. In the metro, your dog travels on a child ticket.

Germans are almost everywhere okay with taking your dog to a restaurant. Of course, your dog must behave calmly and be on a leash in a restaurant.

Products for on the road and camping

Have you thought about what to take with you for the dog when you travel in a camper? Of course his own food, basket and toys. To make your trip with your dog even more comfortable, we give you a number of tips.

• Make sure the journey is safe for the dog and that he feels safe too. Therefore, think about how you are going to take your dog with you. You can use, for example, a seat belt.
• Do you want to enjoy the sun without having to constantly keep an eye on the dog? Then take a long leash with you and fasten it a pen. This gives your pet enough space to move and cannot run away.
• Make sure that your dog can always lie down in the shade at your camping spot. You can take this into account when booking. You could ask the campsite if they have a place for you with shade, or you can also create it yourself using a parasol or a tent.
• Check whether the water from the tap is drinkable. If it is not drinking water, it is best to get bottled water from the store and fill your dog's water bowl with it. In warm weather, make sure that the drinking bowl is always filled and easily accessible to the dog. Always take a foldable dog bowl with you when you go out. Simple and indispensable.
• In warm temperatures you can give your dog a helping hand with special dogs cooling mat to offer. This mat is filled with gel and therefore feels nice and cool. The mat has a cooling effect without the use of a refrigerator, so it is always ready for use. The mat heats up slowly when your pet lies on it, and as soon as your dog leaves it, the mat automatically becomes cool again. Who knows, you might also like a mat like this on hot days.
• A dog run offers a safe and comfortable place for your dog next to the camper. The dog run is easy to fold and unfold and, thanks to the handy carrying bag, easy to store in the camper.

The Obelink website contains more tips and useful items for your camper holiday with a dog.

March 2024