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How realistic to take Puppy on Holiday? (UK)

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Teenminds · 18/05/2021 11:07

Our Labrador puppy will be around 5 months at the time I would like to go away for a short holiday. I have decided against a holiday I had planned to a caravan in Devon, as thinking about it more, it will probably be an issue as to how long we can be out with him as he is still too small to be exercised for too long. So I thought it probably wouldn't be worth the money, if we are limited to how long we can be out and about. As its also just me and two teenagers I have no other adult that can stay back at the caravan with him while the other takes the kids out and about. He can be left for an hr or so, but again wouldn't feel comfortable doing that in a caravan on a holiday park.

Is any short uk break suitable given his age, or will it be to much hassle?
Ideally a nice chalet or cottage near the sea would be nice, but I am also thinking about what stage he will be at 5 months with chewing, settling at night etc.
It would be nice to get away just for a few days and chill and take the puppy to the beach.

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landofgiants · 21/05/2021 22:12

We did a cottage holiday with Ddog when he was that age and it was fine, no bother really. Spoke to cottage owner in advance and Ddog was crate trained which helped.

Vegiereggie · 22/05/2021 23:03

We took our lab puppy on hols at 5 months. It was absolutely fine. She loved it and I loved having her with us.

Suzi888 · 22/05/2021 23:20

You’d have to crate him. I crated my lab at night as he would slide/stretch across the floor and chew things in his sleep! Never seen anything like it and we’ve had a few breeds! I did take him away but only for one night, it’s hard as you can’t leave them alone for long and can’t exercise them either. Puppyhood doesn’t last long though and he’s been the most lovely dog I’ve ever had.

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