Traveling with a dog changed my life, and I mean that literally. I spent 17 years traveling solo to more than 75 countries, and then a rescue pug named Puglo came along and turned my one-woman show into a duo. Together we have flown across 17 countries, navigated airline pet policies in three languages, and learned (sometimes the hard way) what actually matters when you bring your dog along.
This page is the home base for everything I have written about dog travel. Whether you are planning your dog’s first flight, moving abroad with your pup, or just wondering if your favorite destination is dog friendly, the guides below will get you there. Everything is based on trips Puglo and I have actually taken, not policies copied from an airline website.
Airline Pet Policies
Every airline has different rules, fees, and carrier requirements, and they change more often than you would think. These are the policies I have researched and flown personally.
- Airlines That Allow Dogs in Cabin: The Ultimate Guide. Start here if you are comparing airlines. One big table of who allows dogs, what they charge, and their size limits.
- Flying With Your Dog on United. United’s pet fees, carrier rules, and booking process explained step by step.
- Flying With a Dog on Delta. What I learned flying Puglo on Delta, including the parts their website does not tell you.
- 14 European Airlines That Allow Dogs in Cabin. Europe is far friendlier to in-cabin dogs than North America. Here is who to fly.
- 9 Airlines That Allow Large Dogs in Cabin. Big dog? You still have options beyond cargo.
- Airlines That Allow Snub-Nosed Dogs. Essential reading for pug, bulldog, and frenchie owners, since many airlines ban our flat-faced friends.
- 8 Airlines That Allow Dogs in Cabin in Canada. The Canadian options, compared.
- What Airlines Allow Emotional Support Animals?. The post-2021 reality of ESA travel and which airlines still make room for them.
Country and City Guides
Where should you actually go? These are the destinations Puglo and I know firsthand, with entry requirements, dog friendly beaches, restaurants, and the local quirks no government website will mention.
- Is Puerto Vallarta Dog Friendly?. My home turf. A local’s guide to PV’s beaches, dog friendly restaurants, vets, and neighborhoods.
- Traveling With a Dog to Mexico: The Ultimate Guide. Entry rules, what to expect, and how to get back to the US smoothly.
- 5 Best Dog Friendly Cities in Mexico. From someone who lives here, the Mexican cities where dogs are truly welcome.
- 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Mexico City. Where to stay in CDMX with your dog.
- Is Italy Dog Friendly?. What I learned taking my pug through Italy, from trains to trattorias.
- Taking a Dog to Spain. The 2026 entry rules, trains, and beaches for visiting Spain with a dog.
- Is Barcelona Dog Friendly?. Neighborhoods, terraces, and dog beaches in my favorite Spanish city.
- How to Travel to Europe With a Dog. The full process for getting your dog into the EU, explained without the bureaucratic jargon.
- 9 Tips for Taking Your Dog to Europe. The practical stuff once you have landed.
- The Ultimate Dog-Friendly Peru Itinerary. Two to three weeks through Peru with your pup.
- Bringing a Dog to Thailand. Step by step through Thailand’s import process.
- Can I Bring My Dog to Colombia?. Paperwork, timelines, and what happens at the airport.
- Bringing a Dog to Panama. Panama’s requirements, step by step.
Health and Paperwork
The unglamorous side of dog travel, and the part most likely to go wrong. Get the documents right and everything else is easy.
- How to Travel With a Dog Internationally. The master checklist: vet visits, health certificates, timing, and country requirements.
- How to Get an EU Pet Passport. How I got Puglo’s EU passport as a non-EU resident, and why it makes European travel so much easier.
- How to Get a Dog Rabies Titer Test. Which countries require it, how long it takes, and why you need to plan months ahead.
Gear and Prep
You need less than you think, but the few things you do need really matter.
- Packing List for Traveling With a Dog. Everything in Puglo’s travel bag after 17 countries of trial and error.
- 11 Best Dogs for Travel. Choosing a future travel buddy? These breeds handle life on the road best.
- Can You Be a Digital Nomad With a Dog?. Yes, and here is exactly how I make it work from Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
Flying Tips
The flight is the scariest part for most dog owners. It does not have to be.
- 9 Tips for Flying With Your Dog in Cabin. My pre-flight routine, from booking the right seat to timing food and water.
- Flying With a Pug: 7 Things Every Owner Should Know. Snub-nosed dogs need extra care in the air. Here is what works for Puglo.
- Dog-Friendly Cruises and Ferries Around the World. When flying is not an option, these boats welcome dogs.
Want the Shortcut?
If the flight is the part making you nervous, that is exactly why I created my Flying With Your Dog guide. It walks you through everything you need to take your first flight with your dog!
New guides are added all the time, so bookmark this page. And if you have a destination or airline you want me to cover next, leave a comment on any post. Puglo and I take requests.