Dog sledding with Skodenar for an unusual holiday in Limousin.Dog sledding with Skodenar for an unusual holiday in Limousin.
©Dog sledding with Skodenar for an unusual holiday in Limousin.|Christelle Rama
What to do with your dogin Haute-Vienne

Travelling with your dog: Top 5 activities

Want to get moving with your dog on holiday in Haute-Vienne? 🐾 In the Limousin, there’s everything you need to travel with your dog in complete peace of mind: waymarked footpaths, swimming spots, nature spots and pet-friendly accommodation. Whether you’re staying in dog-friendly camping, a self-catering cottage or a bed and breakfast, discover our selection of activities for hiking with your dog, running together or trying out agility. He’ll love his holiday as much as you do! 🐕

1. Cani-cross

Dogcross is an exciting sporting activity that combines running and complicity with your dog. 🐕‍🦺

Attach yourself to your pooch with a special belt (harness and harness strap preferred) and let his boundless energy guide you through forest trails or along country lanes. The Limousin, with its varied landscapes and numerous hiking trails, offers an ideal setting for this activity. 💚

There are several cani-cross associations in Haute-Vienne who will be delighted to welcome you! 👋

2. Cani-VTT

Are you looking for a different way to hike with your dog? Cani-VTT combines the pleasure of a ride with sporting complicity, with your pooch running ahead of you, linked to the bike

The Haute-Vienne, with its diversity of unspoilt landscapes, offers an infinite playground for cani-VTT. From shady forest trails to hilly tracks and picturesque country lanes, every outing becomes an opportunity to discover new horizons with your dog by your side. 🚵

The main advantage of cani-biking? It’s an activity that both master and dog enjoy. With your canine companion attached to a specially designed bike lead, you share an exciting and stimulating experience, strengthening the bond between you. (As offered by the Canipat87 association in the photo opposite) 🐕

3. Cani-rando

A great hike with your dog may seem like a no-brainer, but it really comes into its own in Limousin!

This beautiful corner of France with its many and varied trails offers total freedom with your four-legged companion. 🥾

Here are just a few walks that will appeal to pooches and their owners alike! Click below to discover them 👇

4. Swimming

Rivers and riverbanks offer numerous natural beaches and shallow areas where your dog can wade and have fun. 🏊‍♀️

Be sure to check local regulations and choose places where dog swimming is allowed. 🐾

5. Agility

Agility is much more than just a sport for dogs; it’s a rewarding activity that offers challenges for masters and their four-legged companions!

This canine discipline involves taking your dog over various obstacles on a timed course. The obstacles are varied: footbridges, fences, hedges, walls and even tunnels (as shown in the photo). 🏅

By combining physical exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction, agility contributes to a dog’s general well-being. So why not give it a go and see how well your dog can shine on the course? ☺️

There are several local agility associations that have the necessary courses. Don’t hesitate to contact them if you’re travelling with your dog in Limousin to strengthen the bond with your pooch. 🐶