Campsite etiquette

Campsites are renowned for being "dog friendly" environments.  Continentals have been taking their dogs for years and the PETS passport scheme has shown a steady increase in the number of UK travellers doing the same.  However, campsites have specific rules regarding dogs of which the most common are that dogs must be kept on a leash, noise must be kept to a minimum and owners must clean up after their dog.  If you or your dog cannot adhere to these rules, you are advised not to take your dog on a Keycamp Holiday.

 
Check the Microchip Number is recorded correctly

Make sure your dog's microchip number has been correctly recorded on all of its required documents.  Make sure you get the vet to read your dog's microchip number before you take your dog abroad and every time you visit the surgery.


Update Microchip Database before travelling

Before travelling, always update the microchip registration database where your dog's microchip number is recorded with your holiday details. In the unlikely event that your dog goes missing while you are away, once found it can be re-united with you as quickly as possible.


Booster vaccinations on time

Look at the 'Valid until' date on your PETS documentation. You must get your dog revaccinated against rabies by this date.

Tick and tapeworm treatment

Think about contacting a vet overseas in plenty of time before you plan to return or come to the UK so that you can arrange for your dog to receive this treatment. Remember your dog must be treated not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before being checked-in with an approved transport company for its journey into the UK.  Keycamp Holidays will provide you with the names, addresses and contact details of several veterinary offices close to your final night's stay. 
 

Make sure the vet overseas identifies and records the correct Microchip Number

Before you leave the vet's surgery, make sure that the documentation has been fully and correctly completed. In particular, make sure that the date of treatment and the time of treatment (using the 24 hour clock) have been correctly filled in. The vet must also note the products used to treat your dog. 

 

Travelling to the UK

To avoid quarantine, make sure your dog enters the UK with an approved transport company on an authorised route. Keycamp Holidays will only book an approved travel operator as part of its holiday package, however, should you decide to book your own travel element, check the cost and all the procedures of travelling with your dog to the UK with your preferred transport company before making a booking.