Pets in Itally

[Christine_5070399]

We are going to Italy for the first time this year with our small pet dog, he has his pet passport, and I have read all the comments re vets on our return, what is really a big concern for us is we have read that in France and Italy dogs must be muzzeled when out in public. We have tried him with the muzzle but he gets distressed, does any one know if they keep to this rule at all please thank you

Chris and Jim

 

[OldBean]

Dogs certainly don't have to be muzzled in France - except certain breeds (like Pit Bulls, Japanaze whatsits, etc). The french are very casual about their dogs, some being carried about in 'handbag things' like baby carriers - you see them in shops, restaurants, and all over the place. However, like in Britain, mind your feet when walking - they are equally casual about cleaning up after their dogs! Check out that the site you're booked on accept pets - most do, but some most definitely do not - we saw a very distressed couple who hadn't realised and turned up at a non-dog site, with their dog. Fortunately we were able to advise them of another dog-friendly site nearby, and they got a pitch there.

 

[Christine_5070399]

Dogs certainly don't have to be muzzled in France - except certain breeds (like Pit Bulls, Japanaze whatsits, etc). The french are very casual about their dogs, some being carried about in 'handbag things' like baby carriers - you see them in shops, restaurants, and all over the place. However, like in Britain, mind your feet when walking - they are equally casual about cleaning up after their dogs! Check out that the site you're booked on accept pets - most do, but some most definitely do not - we saw a very distressed couple who hadn't realised and turned up at a non-dog site, with their dog. Fortunately we were able to advise them of another dog-friendly site nearby, and they got a pitch there.

Thank you for that as we will be travelling though France to start our journey and on the way back will be there for about a week. There is only Italy I have to worry about now.