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Hello, I have been following the forums for a while now, but only recently made an account (wouldn't usually be one for submitting posts..)
So... I have always wanted a GSD, as long as I can remember. Growing up we had small dogs and they were great, but my heart has always been set on a GSD. Currently, I don't own my accommodation and can't have pets. I will be buying my first house next year, but I have a predicament..
I have always wanted to go off travelling, but I feel getting a dog might make that difficult when (if) the time came. I want nothing more than to get my pup as soon as I get my house. I've read countless articles and books on GSD's and training, you could easily consider me obsessed with them, and I don't even own one yet! I feel as prepared as any owner could be. It has broken my heart over the years seeing friends with GSD's, or seeing them in the street, knowing I have to wait..
My main question is; How easy is it to travel with a German Shepherd?
The sensible option for me might be to travel for a year or so, then when I return get my long awaited pup.
But at the same time, the thought of seeing the world (or some of it) with my dog makes me tremble with excitement. Going alone just won't feel the same.. I am in the UK, I would be going to Europe and beyond that I'm not sure. I've heard that travelling around within Europe with pets isn't too difficult, so if I had to limit my travels to there for now I would be prepared to do so. It would only be 1 or 2 short flights, the rest on trains/buses.
I would really appreciate some insight on people who have travelled both before and after owning pets. Without them is going to be less stressful and you will have more choice with destinations, but did you find the extra hassle worth it in the end to have your pet(s) along with you for the trip?
What would you do in my situation? While still free of responsibilities, should I take advantage of my full freedom, or would it be more fulfilling for me to go along with my dog and share the experiences? :smile2:
Thanks!
Chris
I really like that idea... I could avoid the easy places next year and save them for when I get the pup. Still brand new experiences for both of us then.Try to figure out the least dog friendly trips do those prior to dog, and save a few that might be ok with dog to acclimate your pup to certain things....hotel rooms, tent camping, cities or countryside (wherever you don't live). You can't get that impressionable baby back once its grown and if this is something you may like to do with your adult dog then it could be beneficial to do some "kindergarten" trips with your pup once you are past some potty and crate training milestones to make it realistic.
I stand by that. lolWaiting never killed anybody.
Hello, I have been following the forums for a while now, but only recently made an account (wouldn't usually be one for submitting posts..)
So... I have always wanted a GSD, as long as I can remember. Growing up we had small dogs and they were great, but my heart has always been set on a GSD. Currently, I don't own my accommodation and can't have pets. I will be buying my first house next year, but I have a predicament..
I have always wanted to go off travelling, but I feel getting a dog might make that difficult when (if) the time came. I want nothing more than to get my pup as soon as I get my house. I've read countless articles and books on GSD's and training, you could easily consider me obsessed with them, and I don't even own one yet! I feel as prepared as any owner could be. It has broken my heart over the years seeing friends with GSD's, or seeing them in the street, knowing I have to wait..
My main question is; How easy is it to travel with a German Shepherd?
The sensible option for me might be to travel for a year or so, then when I return get my long awaited pup.
But at the same time, the thought of seeing the world (or some of it) with my dog makes me tremble with excitement. Going alone just won't feel the same.. I am in the UK, I would be going to Europe and beyond that I'm not sure. I've heard that travelling around within Europe with pets isn't too difficult, so if I had to limit my travels to there for now I would be prepared to do so. It would only be 1 or 2 short flights, the rest on trains/buses.
I would really appreciate some insight on people who have travelled both before and after owning pets. Without them is going to be less stressful and you will have more choice with destinations, but did you find the extra hassle worth it in the end to have your pet(s) along with you for the trip?
What would you do in my situation? While still free of responsibilities, should I take advantage of my full freedom, or would it be more fulfilling for me to go along with my dog and share the experiences? :smile2:
Thanks!
Chris