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?

How on Earth is a dog, in a car, not on the property going to be an issue?? seriously

As the OP herself said, by transfer of allergens from the dog to its owners during the day while they are together, and then those allergens being brought into the house by the owners.

I think this is abusive, poor bloody dog.

'As the OP herself said, by transfer of allergens from the dog to its owners during the day while they are together, and then those allergens being brought into the house by the owners.'

Tbh if someone was so susceptible to 'transfer of allergens' from a dog not even present in a property then I'd question if a holiday let is for them. I mean the cleaner may have a cat, imagine the transfer of allergens going on there.

It is incredibly unreasonable and disrespectful to take a pet to a non pet accommodation.

Either ask the owner's permission or find somewhere else to stay.

It used to be more of a thing. In the 1970s when we went on holiday to relatives in the countryside, my mum always left our well loved cocker spaniel in the boot of our estate car, quite a long way from the farmhouse where we stayed, because our uncle had farm dogs so she couldn’t come in. It was one of my jobs to feed her - Clement Freud’s minced morsels as I recall. Amazing how times have changed. I can’t imagine doing this to my cocker spaniel in a million years but we never thought of it as cruel or risky.

Oh unclench
Stop being so melodramatic

There are plenty of hotels that state dogs are only allowed to sleep in owners' cars, and a hostel that does the same and says the local mountain rescue team have training weekends there and their dogs sleep in their vehicles, so it's not unheard of.

@Disfordarkchocolate

I think this is abusive, poor bloody dog.

Abusive? Oh for the love of God....

If you do get busted you will be in for a big big deep clean bill OP, and rightfully so.

I terrible idea. Book somewhere dog friendly or get a dog sitter

@JaniieJones

'Yes the OP has said she's not going to do it, but people are venting their anger that a so called dog lover even considered this.'

Oh unclench. A dog that has been fed, exercised and well looked after can sleep in a car (even though it isn't). Stop being so melodramatic.

Are you saying people are not venting their anger even though the OP has said she's not doing it?

What would you call it then if the word 'anger' is too melodramatic for you?

What a terrible dog mum you are. There’s no way you should be doing this. Poor dog deserves better.

Can’t you get someone to look after the dog or find dog friendly accommodation?

Cars are ovens in the summer and ice boxes in the winter.

I think it illegal to leave a dog in a car. People don’t like it

Pretty sure some posters still don't realise OP has said she won't do it.

It’s freezing out there depending on where you are going. No way is that acceptable . I’m guessing if he isn’t in the car you are tying him up outside. Feeding him outside too. Just no

I would not do it BUT I don't think it is as bad as everyone is making out - when you get an overnight ferry to France the dogs get left in the cars on the car deck and you have no access (I have not done it as I think it is wrong but obviously a lot of people and the ferry company think it is ok). If the dog is well accustomed and happy in the car and you leave water, warm bedding and do regular checks - and you can see the car.... personally I still would not do it but I don't think the OP deserves the bashing she is getting. ..... Sits back awaiting castigation!

@Warmduscher

How on Earth is a dog, in a car, not on the property going to be an issue?? seriously

As the OP herself said, by transfer of allergens from the dog to its owners during the day while they are together, and then those allergens being brought into the house by the owners.

A barking whining dog in a car could be a considerable nuisance to nearby properties.

Agree with PP about allergies. Cottage owners have very strict guidelines to follow for this very reason.

@ellyoctober

Some of these responses indicate to me that you'd be worried leaving a dog alone at all.

He's in a safe space.

He's slept in there when we've camped.

Other than thinking that that unless there's other dogs there, this is a good idea, I'm not sure why you're asking.

You seem fine with it against vast opposition. So crack on.

Holidays cottages are usually pet free because sadly so many owners don’t pay any attention to rules set by the owner. For example, allowing dogs on the sofa or up stairs. The few spoil it for the majority who do respect others.

While is sounds like your dog is used to sleeping in the car, it’s unlikely that the owner will allow it for the reasons above. Also, it’s fine while he’s fine but what happens if he’s not. What if he becomes unsettled during the night or becomes ill? Will you honestly leave him in the car, or would you be prepared to join him?

Absolutely ridiculous idea

Silly idea, there are plenty of dog friendly cottages.

@Goawaymorningsickeness

What a terrible dog mum you are. There’s no way you should be doing this. Poor dog deserves better.

Dog mum is a new one on me but is indicative of how ludicrous this situation with pets has become. I love my dog but never forget that is a different species and most assuredly NOT my child. I think people have lost the bloody plot

Won’t you get dog fur and dog smell on your clothes, then bring it all into the house? The idea of a pet-free holiday home is to avoid pet hair and animal smell getting on the soft furnishings in case other guests are allergic or don’t like places that smell of dog.

If you’re settling dog to sleep in the car, spending all day with him in pubs and then going into the house with the same clothes how will you keep the smell and hair outside with the dog?

Neighbours will see you going to and from the car and getting the dog in and out, even if dog doesn’t come in the house. It looks highly suspicious and sneaky.

Also what if dog gets distressed or ill? Or muddy and needs washing and brushing? Will you be able to attend to all his needs in the car or do you secretly hope to sneak him in?

I’d either get a dog sitter or cancel and book a dog-friendly cottage.

I’d be cross if I booked a pet-free holiday let only to find dog hairs on the sofa. The owners would get it deep cleaned if they knew you’d be bringing a dog, even if dog stays mostly in the car.

It's freezing