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Taking your dog abroad is easy when you know how

09th April 2025

We’re delighted that our friends at LeShuttle will be presenting the ever-popular meet up spot, Fido’s Lido at Goodwoof over the weekend of 17 and 18 May. They are the go-to experts at transporting holiday makers – both two and four-legged, over to Europe for holidays or business so, if you’ve ever wondered how to take your hound on holiday with minimum fuss, here’s their very handy guide helping you to make sure that you cover all bases beforehand making for a stress-free start to your trip.

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Get your dog vaccinated:

Your dog will need to be at least twelve weeks old before the vet administers a rabies vaccination and, once they have had the vaccine, you need to wait 21 days till they can travel. If they have already been vaccinated against rabies, it’s best to check to see if they need a booster before you head to board LeShuttle but you don’t need to wait to travel after a booster as long as your dog has been vaccinated continuously. Don't forget to make sure the vaccine name, manufacturer and date your dog was vaccinated/boosted as well as the expiry date of that most recent vaccination are recorded in the AHC or EU Pet Passport by a registered vet who will sign and stamp it.

Microchip your dog:

Make sure your dog is microchipped before or at the same time as they get their rabies vaccination. This needs to be done by a vet, who will make sure it can be read by a reader which conforms to ISO standards which is how it will be read before you travel.

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Get a pet travel document:

If you’re going to an EU country, you will need an Animal Health Certificate 'AHC' from your vet which will be valid after the date of issue for ten days entry into the EU or Northern Ireland, four months for onward travel within the EU and four months for re-entry back into Great Britain. You can also use a valid pet passport if it’s accepted in the country you’re travelling to, but you can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain to enter the EU.

What happens when you arrive at LeShuttle’s Pet Reception?

LeShuttle have a dedicated Pet Reception where their experienced staff will check your dog in for travel. You’ll need to show your pet’s AHC or a valid pet passport containing proof of their:

  • Microchip
  • Rabies vaccination
  • Owner’s details. Only the owner can travel with the dog

You will then be free to use their pet exercise area, relax in the pet lounge or they can join you while you browse the shops and duty free in the terminal building.

LeShuttle have lots of advice on how to keep your dog/s happy when travelling to Europe. It's only a short 35 minutes crossing to France and your dog can stay with you at all times making it a much more enjoyable trip for them and you. Simply visit leshuttle.com for more information or pop by and visit the LeShuttle team at Goodwoof on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18.

Early bird tickets for Goodwoof 17-18 May are on sale now, with all activities included in the price of your ticket.

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