Guide
Travelling with or without your dog.
Answer
What should I take when travelling with my dog, and how do I cope when I travel without them?
Pack the basics: food, water bowl, lead, poo bags, vet papers, a familiar blanket and a few treats. When you travel without them, take a little of them along, like a lock of their fur in a Pawch keychain on your keys.
In short
- A familiar smell, like their own blanket, calms most dogs on trips.
- Carry vet records and a tag with your phone number.
- Travelling without them is easier with a small piece of them on you.
Last updated October 2, 2026
The dog travel checklist
Food for the whole trip plus a spare day. A collapsible water bowl. Lead, harness and a tag with your mobile number. Poo bags. Their blanket or bed, unwashed so it smells of home.
Vaccination records and any pet passport your destination needs. A few favourite treats, a chew for the car, and a towel for muddy paws.
When you have to leave them home
Work trips, holidays, moving abroad. Leaving your dog is hard, and the first evening in a hotel room is often the worst.
Many owners clip a Pawch to their keys before they go. A pinch of brushed fur sits behind the window, so a part of them travels in your pocket. It is small, light and goes through airport security with your keys.
Before you go
Brush them during a quiet cuddle the night before and save the loose fur. Our fur guide takes two minutes. Then it is ready for your keepsake keychain whenever you need them close.
FAQ
Quick questions
What do I need to travel abroad with my dog?+
Usually vaccination records, a microchip, and for many countries a pet passport or health certificate. Check your destination's rules early.
How can I feel closer to my dog when travelling without them?+
Keep a small piece of them with you, like brushed fur in a Pawch keychain, plus photos and a video call with whoever is caring for them.
Can I take a Pawch through airport security?+
Yes. It is a small leather keychain and goes through with your keys.
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