The Dog-Friendly Staycation – A Fun Alternative to Overseas Travel

As summer approaches, you may be faced with the dilemma of choosing between a family holiday abroad and a staycation that includes your beloved furry friends. Here we explore the pros and cons of both, with our friends PetPyjamas! 

PetsPyjamas, the leading dog-friendly travel expert, is dedicated to making every holiday a memorable experience for both you and your pet. With over 10,000 handpicked, dog-friendly hotels & cottages across the UK, you will be sure to find the perfect place for a staycation! But what are the benefits for your pooch? 

Embracing dog-friendly holidays can be an absolute revelation for you and your trusty hound. Dogs are just as susceptible to the stresses of modern life, and a breakaway can do wonders for them. Here are just a few ways in which both your dog and you can benefit from going away together…

Bonding Time

We all know that spending time with your pooch can do wonders, but this works both ways. Your dog loves spending time with you as well! With the demands of the working world, it can sometimes feel tough to give your dog all the love and attention they deserve. On holiday, you have time to properly bond and create memories with your family and friends – the dog included!

Stress-Free Travel:

Avoid the hassle and stress of airport queues, long flights, and pet restrictions by choosing a scenic road trip to your destination.

Exploring the Great Outdoors:

Of course, exercise isn’t the only benefit of taking your pooch along with you: getting your dog’s brain working is great for their health too.  The UK offers a wealth of dog-friendly attractions, from stunning national parks and coastal trails to historical landmarks and charming villages.

Comfort and Familiarity:

Keeping your dog in a familiar environment with the people it loves can reduce anxiety, ensuring a happier and more relaxed holiday for everyone.

It’s not just your dog that will be having the time of their life. Taking your furry friend with you will make your holiday even better, too. They’re a conversation starter, they’re always up for fun and they don’t spend hours on their phone either. Plus there is a wonderfully diverse range of dog-friendly hotels and cottages to choose from in coastal settings like Devon and Cornwall to the Lake District, Yorkshire, Wales and beyond. 

But how do you create the holiday feeling for your pooch when you’re at work? That’s when Bruce’s come in!  Their off-leash approach to daycare gives your dog the opportunity to be a dog and not while away the hours waiting for you to return home or log off from those endless meetings!

At Bruce’s, they’re in control and whether they want to run and play with their new best furiends or have a sniff and explore before running back to their favourite carer for a cuddle, we’ve got them covered. New research even shows that dogs with more furry friends live a longer, happier life than their solitary counterparts!

So whether you want to explore the country with your canine companion or want to insert some off-leash excitement into their weeks while you’re away, PetsPyjamas and Bruce’s have got you covered.