Recent content by Sleekpony

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    Help! Taking pet abroad 2023

    We tour permanently with four dogs and I write a blog which I keep up to date on the regulations for travelling with dogs. There are also printable checklists. I explain what you need to know about Animal Health Certificates on this blog...
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    Protect Your Dog from Leishmaniasis In Southern Europe

    If you're travelling to Southern Europe and the Med with your dog, you need to consider protecting them against Leishmaniasis. We struggled to find much information about it, so I have pulled together our research in this blog. I hope you find it helpful...
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    25 Ways to Improve Caravan Security

    Thanks for the info on steady locks. I mentioned them but could offer no opinion because I have not yet used them! I agree - the more the merrier with security!
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    taking Rottweiler cross to France

    Hi, unfortunately Rotties and Staffies are on the banned breeds list for France, along with many other countries. It may be possible to take them into France, but usually they require pedigree papers. There is some more information and links on these blogs...
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    21 Best Gifts for the Travelling Dog

    Are you looking for the best gifts for your Roving Rover? Here is a selection of travel essentials, carefully picked by The Travelling Cavapoos, along with a selection of doggie gifts that give back. We have been on the road with our four dogs for five years out of the three that we intended...
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    10 Tips To Keep Chilly Canines Cosy

    My apologies. I was excited and had not realised that I had transgressed. I shall read the rules again and make sure that I comply. Thank you for letting me know.
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    15 Best Travel Gifts That Are Kind To The Planet

    Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that you enjoy my blogs. I don't have a You Tube channel, but that is a great idea! I am not the most tech savvy person, but it is something to think about in the new year. Currently, I am up to my ears in writing and editing my next book and...
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    15 Best Travel Gifts That Are Kind To The Planet

    If you are thinking about eco friendly gifts, this might give you a few ideas. The up side for those of us who tour is that most of them save space and weight as well as the planet! Please feel free to share...
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    10 Tips To Keep Chilly Canines Cosy

    Thank you for your kind words. I LOVE watching the dogs in the snow! They are so playful. You are right - you know your dogs and you will know if they are too cold. People often ask us why we go away in winter and do we not hate the cold. I often tell them that although we're in the snow...
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    10 Tips To Keep Chilly Canines Cosy

    Three of The Fab Four have Hurtta slush suits. They are great, aren't they? We have had ours for 3 years and they still look as good as new after many washes! We had to find an alternative for Ruby, who has a long back and fell between sizes. The suit was either too tight or swamped her. The...
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    10 Tips To Keep Chilly Canines Cosy

    It was in the Daily Mirror, so it must be true! :)
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    10 Tips To Keep Chilly Canines Cosy

    We haven't had total success with prevention of snow from balling up. It is a myth that the Inuit have hundreds of words for snow, but we find that dry powder snow balls up much more than snow that has gone a little wetter or has laid down for a few days. Soaking seems to be the best method of...
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    10 Tips To Keep Chilly Canines Cosy

    With a 'deadly polar blast' in the forecast - and snow expected in Surrey - here are The Fab Four's best tips for avoiding winter hazards and keeping chilly canines cosy! https://worldwidewalkies.blog/2017/12/12/pups-on-piste-10-cold-weather-tips-to-keep-chilly-canines-cosy/
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    4 Dogs Is that just silly

    We tour with four small dogs. We love them dearly. However, the only way that we can cope with four dogs in a caravan is for them to be very well behaved. We always pick up after our dogs - and after other dogs if we see mess littering footpaths and play areas. We are all too aware that we are...
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    25 Ways to Improve Caravan Security

    Don't let what happened to us happen to you! Most caravans are stolen from storage. With the season coming to an end and many of us putting our beloved caravans to bed for the winter, now is a good time to review your security measures