Find a Place.
Release the Adventure.™
A dog-first travel technology from Hounds Travel® that helps you compare air, rail, ferry, and road options around your dog’s comfort, safety, and travel requirements.
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✦ Preview — Sit2Explore™ Route Intelligence
WHAT IS SIT2EXPLORE™
Route intelligence built for dogs first — and humans who love them.
Right now, planning a trip with your dog means hours of research — checking airline policies, comparing pet fees, decoding foreign entry rules, and hoping everything works out at the airport.
Sit2Explore™ changes that. Enter where you're going, tell us about your dog, and compare viable route options — air, rail, ferry, and road — ranked by what matters most: your dog's comfort, safety, and stress level.
One search. Every option. Dog-first.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to a dog-first journey.
Tell us where you're going
Enter your origin, destination, travel dates, and your dog's profile — breed, size, temperament, and any special needs.
We compare every route
Our Dog-Fit Score™ concept ranks air, rail, ferry, and road options by stress level, transit complexity, pet policy, and breed suitability.
Plan with confidence
Choose your preferred route, add a stay, or hand it to our Pet Concierge team and let us arrange everything door-to-door.
DOG-FIT SCORE™
Not all routes are equal
for your dog.
The Dog-Fit Score™ is our proprietary rating system that evaluates every route segment based on:
- ✓ Airline pet policy In-cabin vs cargo vs not allowed
- ✓ Layover stress Duration, transfer complexity, ambient temperature
- ✓ Breed suitability Snub-nosed restrictions, size limits, temperament fit
- ✓ Entry requirements Vaccinations, health certs, quarantine risk by country
- ✓ Total journey time Minimising time in transit for your dog
Dog-Fit Score™
JFK → ZRH · Direct · Lufthansa
EVERY WAY TO TRAVEL
Air. Rail. Ferry. Road.
We cover every route.
Air
Airline pet policies, cabin allowances, cargo requirements, and carrier-specific rules — all in one place.
Rail
European and international rail routes with pet-friendly carriage info, booking links, and crate guidelines.
Ferry
Cross-channel and Mediterranean ferry routes with on-board kennel options and pet deck policies.
Road
Private transfer and self-drive options with pet-friendly stop suggestions and crossing requirements.
COMING SOON
Sit2Explore™ is in development.
Be the first to use it.
We're building Hounds Travel’s dog-first route intelligence for travelers who want every journey planned around their pet. Join the early access list and be part of shaping what it becomes.