To take a pet to a non-pet holiday cottage if it will not go on to the premises?

[ellyoctober]

I think this should be fine but need perspective.

Our dog does not like sleeping anywhere except his bed or the car. He's happy at the dog sitters but that's not an option.

We've had a spontaneous look for a short break next week abd found a perfect 3 night cottage except it's not dog friendly.

The dog wouldn't sleep in the property anyway, he only settles in the car and is very happy in there.

The property has designated parking that is slightly off from the property, so he'd never be actually in the garden or house. We'll be out of the property most of time anyway exploring and finding dog friendly pubs.

I can't see any reason why an owner would object to this, but very aware that if there's neighbourly eyes keeping an understandable look-our, the optics aren't great, even though we're not technically breaking any rules.

I'm considering emailing before booking to ask permission but concerned that the word "dog" may create a reaction without the true scenario being realised, and we lose the property.

AIBU to take him anyway and chance it?

I had thought you were an old MN gimmer, OP (as am I).

Makes a nice change.

Deflection is by far the best defence against outrage, @Strangeways19

That's the difference between Then and Now.

So self entitled. I book pet free accomodation because my daughter has a severe allergy. The dog hair on your clothes that you transfer to the sofa would make her react. Don't be selfish.

Also, it's fucking cruel to the dog. It's freezing.
You try sleeping in a car late October.

No No No

@Lovealovestory

So self entitled. I book pet free accomodation because my daughter has a severe allergy. The dog hair on your clothes that you transfer to the sofa would make her react. Don't be selfish.

Also, it's fucking cruel to the dog. It's freezing.
You try sleeping in a car late October.

Sorry to hear about your daughter's severe allergy.

The OP isn't going to book this cottage after all. But your post made me wonder - suppose she (or any dog owner) did book a non-pet holiday cottage, but opted to leave the dog at home with a sitter. Wouldn't it be likely that she and her family would still have dog hairs on their clothes that would be transferred to the sofa etc?

I realise I'm going off the point! Just wanted to express my sympathies, as this must make it hard for you as a family to book holidays.

Oh, and hope you enjoy your break in your dog-friendly holiday cottage, OP!

If your dog is used to sleeping in the car and you deem it safe that's not the real issue. Many dogs are outside dogs. But when considering taking a dog to a non dog cottage without at least asking the owner of the height of entitlement. Don't get a dog if you don't want to be hindered by places you can stay in.

Oh just cancel the cheque!

So your dog sleeps from 10 but you walk him close to midnight. Does your dog like his sleepwalk?

@BackBoiler

So your dog sleeps from 10 but you walk him close to midnight. Does your dog like his sleepwalk?

Ooh, the detectives skills.

I feel sorry for your dog.

@ellyoctober

You can see the car from the property.

Can you still see it when you're sleeping?

Message the owner. Tell them you guarantee doggy won't go on tgeir premises it'll be in tge car overnight. See what they say but I would not book without checking. Hope they're reasonable and agree.

Well OP what a battering you’ve had! It’s unfortunate that many MNetters haven’t learned to read yet.
This is for them -
OP NEVER INTENDED TO TAKE THE DOG INTO THE HOUSE
SHE HAS TAKEN ON BOARD WHAT HAS BEEN SAID AND IS NO LONGER GOING ON HOLIDAY WITH THE DOG

BTW I once knew a family who always took their much loved dog on
holiday with them and left her in the car at night. There was never a problem.

“Thank goodness they came to their senses…..the car’s a shed, the drivers a dog!”

Aside to the fact that the dog won’t have a great time. My DH is allergic to animal hair, dander and saliva. We struggle to find nice holiday homes in nice country locations in the UK that don’t allow animals. It would absolutely ruin our holiday if he was sneezing and struggling to breath and having to take constant medication because someone else before us had thought it would be ok to take their dog as he is no trouble and will mostly be outside or in the car. You know he will be in the house at some point, you won’t be out from the moment he wakes to the moment he sleeps and you’ll feed him in the house without a doubt. Sorry but you are definitely being unreasonable.