Everything you need to know. When I had Rhubarb we used to take her everywhere, even on our summer holidays. One epic year, when Maggie was 2, we drove all the way to Ibiza. Rhubarb was confined to the car on the Channel ferry and, even worse, to a cage on the boiling hot deck of the ferry that took us from Valencia to Ibiza. Parts of Europe (Spain in particular) just weren't set up for travel with a dog. Fortunately things have changed a lot since then. On that epic car jour

In the 7 years I've been running this business, I've looked after hundreds of dogs. All breeds, all temperaments, all shapes, and all sizes. And I see the same problems come up again and again. When we get a puppy we're often so busy teaching them to wee outside and sit and have good manners that we don't always think about how they're going to fit into our lives. Before we know it we're stuck at home with a dog who can't be trusted in company or - even worse - won't let you

Whether you're already using a daycare or just thinking about it, this short guide is here to help you get the answers that matter. Because when it comes to trusting someone else with your dog, it's not just about logistics - it's about peace of mind. 1. Do you walk your dogs? How many times a day and for how long? Yep, really. It may seem like Doggy Daycare 101, but not all daycare facilities actually walk their dogs. There are plenty of set-ups where the dogs are pretty muc