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Holiday with your dog in the Black Forest – fenced property – dog-friendly holiday home and apartment

Are you looking for a dream holiday home for your holiday with your dog? A holiday home or apartment where you and your four-legged friends are truly welcome?

You've come to the right place! Because that's how it is with us! Discover our dog-friendly "dream holiday homes in the Black Forest." In our holiday homes and apartments, you and your four-legged companions are most welcome. You'll find the perfect accommodation here – our holiday homes with dogs – all modern and exclusive holiday residences, naturally equipped for dogs: from secluded houses and country houses in Seewald to renovated farmhouses and listed historical gems. See for yourself! Our newest holiday home, Feldberg, with sauna, whirlpool, and space for up to 6 pets, warmly welcomes you to the Black Forest.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5
holiday apartments de
Dornstetten near Freudenstadt
Max. 3 people
Details
Wi-Fi
dishwasher
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine
Pets allowed

Enjoy a holiday on the historic city walls of Dornstetten in the Black Forest, while taking advantage of the comforts of a modern holiday apartment. Apartment 3 – Attic Flair: 2-room apartment, 40 sq m, for 2-3 adults and an additional small child - Dining area for 4 people - 1 bedroom with a large double bed (1.80m x 2.00m) - Sofa bed for 1 person - Bathroom with natural light - Balcony with 2 chairs and a folding table - Exposed timber framing and attic charm - Can be connected to Apartment 2 via a small hallway

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Rated 4.7 out of 5
Black Forest House Enzklösterle Living and dining areaholiday apartments de
Enzklösterle near Bad Wildbad
Max. 16 people
Details
Wi-Fi
dryer
washing machine
Pets allowed
Fenced
Garden
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue

Your Black Forest house in Enzklösterle, nestled in the Enz Valley, is situated directly on the edge of the forest in a quiet hillside location, offering stunning views of the woods. In the mornings, you can watch deer grazing on the balcony and start your day with a relaxing breakfast on the wooden terrace. Beautiful hiking and cycling trails begin right outside the house. The house accommodates up to 16 people. The unique character of this wooden house is created by the harmonious blend of antique farmhouse furniture and modern design. The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by the crackling fires in the two beautiful wood-burning stoves. Your children will enjoy the private playground, and your dogs can roam freely in the fenced garden.

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Holiday apartment Rottweil city center holiday apartments de
Rottweil Center
Max. 5 people
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Wi-Fi
Travel cot / high chair
dryer
washing machine

Modern and very bright holiday apartment, quiet in the centre of Rottweil, free parking space in the Rottweil Mitte parking garage (5 min), Wi-Fi included.

Modernity meets history: right in the center - the heart of Rottweil's historic old town - lies this modern, newly renovated holiday apartment for up to 5 people.

Here you live just a stone's throw from many sights, yet in a very quiet and cozy atmosphere.

The two bedrooms and the kitchen are very modern and functionally furnished; breakfast can be enjoyed at the bar table in the dining area , and the large rain shower invites you to linger in the bathroom. However, the apartment still conveys the charm of Baden-Württemberg's oldest city through its cozy living room with its large bay window, historic ceiling beams, and antique tiled stove.

 

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Dream holiday home Burghalde gardenholiday apartments de
Alpirsbach
Max. 15 people
Details
Wi-Fi
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine
Pets allowed
Fenced
playground
Garden
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna

The dream holiday home on Burghalde has been lovingly renovated and is now open. It impresses with its spacious layout and stylish combination of modern furniture, contemporary art, and antiques. The garden is fenced, and the property covers a total of 1200 m². Top-notch amenities include a beautiful wood-burning stove and a wonderful outdoor barrel sauna. Relax and unwind in this holiday home for up to 15 people.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Luxury holiday home Dieboldsbergholiday apartments de
Alpirsbach
Max. 15 people
Details
Wi-Fi
Bathtub
Pets allowed
Garden
playground
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine
Whirlpool

It was completed in March 2013. The holiday villa offers exclusive architecture and a corresponding wellness area, and like most of the holiday homes we offer, it is also ideal as group accommodation for discerning clubs, families, and groups of friends. It is exactly as we had envisioned it: high-quality furnishings, sophisticated individual design, and architecture typical of the Northern Black Forest. Each apartment has five double rooms for 10 people. Two of the double rooms also have sleeping lofts with additional sleeping space for 2-3 people each, so that a total of 15 people, plus additional small children, can be accommodated in the holiday home, for a total of 18 people. Feel at home, unwind, relax, and enjoy your holiday apartment with a fireplace in the Black Forest. All this can be enjoyed in a beautiful location directly on the edge of the forest, next to a nature reserve with a biotope. The Alpirsbach outdoor swimming pool is just a 2-minute walk away – perfect for swimming with the children!

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Luxury chalet in the Black Forest, exterior view, near the forest, with sauna, fireplace and fenced enclosureholiday apartments de
Lossburg
Max. 8 people
Details
Wi-Fi
dryer
washing machine
Pets allowed
Fenced
playground
Garden
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue

Spend your holiday in the Black Forest in a luxury chalet, a privately owned holiday home, located in the hamlet of Salzenweiler near Loßburg, enjoying a secluded setting. You'll be surrounded by a few farmhouses and residential buildings. The chalet offers 100m² of living space with 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 8 people and small children. Enjoy the sunrise while having breakfast on your terrace and in the evening relax in the barrel sauna in the chalet's small, fenced garden. This dream holiday home opened in March 2016, ready to provide you with an unforgettable vacation.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Historic tanner's house living areaholiday apartments de
Alpirsbach
Max. 10 people
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Wi-Fi
Garden
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine
Whirlpool
Bathtub
Pets allowed
Fenced

The historic Gerberhaus holiday home in Alpirsbach in the Black Forest awaits you with 111 m² of exceptional living space. Your holiday in this listed building, a lovingly renovated half-timbered house, will transport you back to another era. Although built in 1879 or earlier, the Gerberhaus has also offered a touch of luxury since its 2012 renovation: it now features a sauna where up to four people can relax and leave the stresses of everyday life behind. This listed building is ideal for six to eight people and, with its small, fenced garden, is perfectly suited for holidays with your dog. Its central location in the Northern Black Forest is ideal for excursions throughout the Black Forest or to Lake Constance, for example.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Holiday home Landhaus Seewaldholiday apartments de
Seewald
Max. 20 people
Details
Garden
Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Bathtub
playground
dishwasher
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine
Whirlpool

Our personal dream holiday home is the Seewald holiday home in the Schernbach district. It warmly welcomes you to the Black Forest. The house's exclusive furnishings speak for themselves. Here you'll experience the most spacious living area across 330 m². The morning sun will bring a smile to your face. And you can enjoy the fresh air and the spacious outdoor sauna. The country house has six classic bedrooms and three additional sleeping areas. The two terraces offer magnificent views of the 2000 m² garden with a playground and the Black Forest. It's ideal if you're planning a holiday with several families or a large family vacation surrounded by nature. A total of 20 people can be comfortably accommodated. But you are also welcome if you're just a couple or a family of six looking for a quiet holiday. We look forward to welcoming you as our guests in this very special setting.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Holiday home Feldbergholiday apartments de
Feldberg / Black Forest
Max. 20 people
Details
Wi-Fi
Whirlpool
Bathtub
Fenced
Pets allowed
Garden
playground
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine

Your cozy holiday home in Feldberg is situated in a quiet location on the edge of the village, idyllically located by the Haslach stream. And all this in the heart of the Black Forest. Do you love wellness and saunas? The charm of a traditional tiled stove? Plenty of space on holiday? Do you love nature, fantastic leisure activities, and numerous sports opportunities? And of course, a wellness program is a must? You can experience all of this in your holiday villa in Feldberg. Whether hiking, mountain biking, or relaxing in the summer, or skiing, tobogganing, or cross-country skiing in the winter.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5
Holiday home Dornstettenholiday apartments de
Dornstetten near Freudenstadt
Max. 16 people
Details
dryer
washing machine
Wi-Fi
Fenced
Pets allowed
Garden
dishwasher
Hot Tub
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue

The Dornstetten holiday home is located at the entrance to the village coming from Freudenstadt. Dornstetten is 1250 years old. The village center and all shopping facilities, such as bakeries, butchers, shops, and discount stores, can be reached in 5-10 minutes. Freudenstadt is a 10-minute drive away. The holiday home offers stylish furnishings and exceptional architecture. Here you will feel comfortable and at home in a special atmosphere. The architect-designed house can accommodate 14 people and small children.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5
Manor House Hofgut Bärenschlössle holiday apartments de
Freudenstadt
Max. 18 people
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Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Bathtub
dishwasher
Travel cot / high chair
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine

The manor house at Hofgut Bärenschlössle 1 in Freudenstadt is located in the Christophsstal valley and is a truly special holiday property. Experience the unique ambiance of this absolute gem for yourself. Situated directly on the edge of the forest in a secluded location, it offers wonderful views of the surrounding nature. Here you can enjoy a wonderful holiday with friends and family. This exclusive residence can accommodate up to 18 people – 14 adults and 4 children.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Ground floor hallway with view of front doorholiday apartments de
Rottweil
Max. 14 people
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Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
playground
Fenced
Garden
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine

The Vogtshof holiday home in Rottweil is located in the Bühlingen district. From there, you can reach the center of Rottweil in just 2 km. Rottweil is a very attractive town and the oldest in Baden-Württemberg. With its wonderful location, it is the gateway to the Black Forest and is ideally situated for excursions during your holiday, close to the Swabian Alb and Lake Constance, and you can reach it in 40 minutes. The holiday home is a gem and is a listed building. Here you can experience a special holiday in a genuine historic Black Forest farmhouse. The house offers accommodation for 14 people and small children.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5
Holiday home Reinerzau Kleine Kinzigholiday apartments de
Alpirsbach
Max. 12 people
Details
Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Garden
dishwasher
Hot Tub
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine

Holiday home Reinerzau Kleine Kinzig @ Dream Holiday Homes Black Forest | Beautiful holiday home in Reinerzau, surrounded by nature in a side valley of Alpirsbach, near the Kleine Kinzig reservoir. Hiking from the holiday home ✓ Hot tub - wellness experience in the garden ✓ Outdoor sauna ✓ Sleeps 10-14 people ✓ View now and enquire!

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Rated 4.5 out of 5
Wooden house Oberbrändi near Lossburgholiday apartments de
Lossburg
Max. 14 people
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Wi-Fi
Whirlpool
Bathtub
Pets allowed
Garden
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer
washing machine

The Oberbrändi log cabin is located in the small hamlet of Oberbrändi, nestled in the beautiful Northern Black Forest, on the edge of the village. Oberbrändi belongs to Lossburg near Freudenstadt. The forest is just a few steps away. The house features a sauna (available from February 2018), a whirlpool, and a wood-burning stove for relaxing evenings. This exclusive retreat can accommodate up to 14 people and small children.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Stag Party Event Locationholiday apartments de
Schenkenzell
Max. 30 people
Details
Wi-Fi
washing machine
dishwasher
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
sauna
Terrace with barbecue
dryer

A fantastic event location for your bachelor party in the Black Forest. Great bachelor party games and events for you: excavator diploma, tractor diploma, intuitive archery, or zipline. Great facilities including a sauna cabin, fireplace, kitchen, steak grill, and tarte flambée oven. A great room for up to 60 people and overnight accommodation for up to 21 people. Get in touch!.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5
Log cabin Black Forest Hutholiday apartments de
Schenkenzell
Max. 16 people
Details
sauna
Chimney
Travel cot / high chair
Terrace with barbecue

Built in the log cabin style, this Black Forest cabin offers the ideal starting point for your Black Forest holiday, catering to special desires for a nature-oriented vacation – a return to the roots, so to speak. Whether for your nature-loving family, a nature-focused getaway, or an unforgettable team event in a unique location.

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Find holiday homes for your dog-friendly holiday now

Get information, inspiration, and tips for your next vacation in our dog-friendly holiday homes in the Black Forest. A fantastic vacation destination any time of year. Enjoy the special amenities in our dream apartments and houses, including a sauna, whirlpool, fireplace, and more. Of course, food and water bowls, as well as a healthy orthopedic mattress for your pets, are also provided.

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The dog-friendly holiday homes

Every holiday apartment and holiday homewe rent in the Black Forest offers the highest level of comfort and the best conditions for your holiday with your furry friend. We want you and your pet to feel completely at ease and enjoy the holiday you deserve.

Our holiday homes in the southern and northern Black Forest mostly have fenced properties, so you can let your four-legged friend roam freely in the garden without worrying about them running into the road or wandering off. All houses feature modern amenities such as a ceramic or induction hob, whirlpool, sauna, or screen with projector. Below, we present the individual accommodations:

Wellness holiday home Fronwald – right in the forest, walking the dog with your owner

This spacious wooden house, with its 170 square meters, can accommodate up to 14 people and just as many dogs. It's largely fenced and features a sauna, a whirlpool, and a wood-burning stove. Nothing stands in the way of your dog-friendly holiday here; we welcome your four-legged friends!

Holiday home in the Black Forest with dog
fenced holiday home, tanner's house, dog allowed

The historic holiday home Gerberhaus has a fenced property.

The historic tanner's house in Alpirsbach is located right in the heart of this charming village. Your pet will have plenty of room to roam in the fenced garden. Daily errands are conveniently located right outside the door: Join in the community life and enjoy a relaxing holiday with your dog! The house is heated with a traditional charcoal stove and an additional pellet stove, the heat from which is distributed via a modern hot air duct system. More than in a typical holiday apartment, you'll experience a truly authentic Black Forest atmosphere here!

Luxury holiday home at Dieboldsberg

At 160 square meters, the two holiday apartments at Dieboldsberg are also extremely spacious and offer room for up to 15 people with dogs for an exciting holiday. Here too you will find a sauna and whirlpool, as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

Use our dog-friendly holiday apartment both for holidays and for hosting small conferences.

Holiday apartment, dog-friendly holiday apartments, Dieboldsberg
holiday home Seewald exterior

Landhaus Seewald – large holiday home for holidays with your furry friend

Here you and your furry friend will find a very large garden. In addition, the interior offers ample space for up to 20 people. The old farmhouse has been completely modernized and features a top-of-the-line kitchen with an induction cooktop and microwave, a projector and screen, Wi-Fi (as in every house), and a flat-screen TV. With its communal areas, this house is also ideal for meetings and conferences. Combine your work with dog-friendly leisure activities! The absolute highlight is the outdoor Kota sauna.

Black Forest House Enzklösterle - fenced property - directly on the hiking trail

This house offers comfort for you and your four-legged friend across three floors. At 170 square meters, it's one of our larger houses and can accommodate up to 16 people. Opened in 2014, the house offers maximum comfort and direct access to nature during your vacation. The treetop walkway and summer toboggan run in the Poppeltal valley are easily accessible, so there's always something to discover for you, your pet, and your children! A fenced property completes the offering.

Dog-friendly holiday home Enzkloesterle
Chalet Salzenweiler Autumn Holiday

Luxury chalet in the Black Forest - fenced property - ideal for animals

This dog-friendly holiday home, completed in March 2016, is a true gem. The house has been completely renovated, is located in Loßburg, and boasts a secluded location in the small hamlet of Salzenweiler. It features a fenced garden, ideal for your dog. Beautiful hiking trails begin right at the holiday home. After a long hike, a barrel sauna awaits you in the garden, within the small, fenced property.

Your four-legged friend is coming along! Holiday apartment in Titisee, St. Märgen, right in the middle of the forest

This secluded holiday apartment in the southern Black Forest is a true gem, nestled in the heart of the woods. The last two kilometers are reached via a forest road, making it a real adventure to get there in winter. A shuttle service is available in such cases. It's also a very special place for your four-legged friend, as hiking trails begin right at the apartment, deep in the forest. Every dog's heart will leap with joy here.

Holiday home in the Black Forest, secluded location

By the way: Our newest holiday home in Alpirsbach has a  fenced property , as does the large holiday home in Feldberg. The holiday apartment in Rottweil, located in the historic Vogtshof , is also fenced. Dogs are very welcome in the holiday home in Freudenstadt and in the Oberbrändi wooden house in Lossburg, though there's no fence . Do you appreciate distinctive architecture? With rounded shapes and a cozy atmosphere? Then a holiday with your dog in the Dornstetten holiday home is just right for you.

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Dog-friendly holiday apartments – holidays for "woof woof", owners – everyone is thought of

The unspoiled nature of the Northern Black Forest is ideal for a holiday with your dog. Endless walks and hikes await you and your four-legged companions at your holiday destination. In Germany's largest extensive network of hiking trails, you can choose from routes ranging from a few hours to day trips or even multi-day tours. Hike a different section each day and make your holiday an unforgettable experience!

Not only known as a winter sports area, the Northern Black Forest attracts people and animals with its namesake forests, as well as wetlands, countless lakes for fishing, and colorful rock formations. In 2001, the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park was established, recognizing its importance as a nature recreation destination. Since 2015, the Black Forest National Park has been right on the doorstep of our vacation rentals that welcome dogs.

dogs on a Black Forest meadow
dog bed in holiday home
dog in the holiday home
dog splashing in the river

Veterinarians near your holiday home

The health of your animals is important to us. Below you will find a list of veterinarians we recommend in the vicinity of your holiday home, just in case.

Veterinarians easily accessible from Seewald and Enzklösterle:

  • Veterinary Practice Nock - Small Animal Practice, Erlesäcker 4, 72213 Altensteig, Tel. 07453-958895-0, Internet: www.nock-altensteig.de. Consultation hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, and by appointment. Emergencies at any time.
  • Beate Kaiser, Veterinarian, Kernerstr. 211, D-75323 Bad Wildbad, Tel. 07081-3464
  • Barbara Piesniewska, practicing veterinarian, Fuhrmannstr. 13, Kohlstätter Hardt (Nordstadt), 72250 Freudenstadt, Telephone: +49 7441 950 81 81, Internet: www.tierarzt-freudenstadt.de . Consultation hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00-12:00, 16:00-19:00, Wed only in the morning and by appointment.

    Veterinarians easily accessible from Alpirsbach and Loßburg-Salzenweiler:

  • Wolfgang Schwenk, Veterinary Practice, Reutiner Str. 2, 72275 Alpirsbach, Telephone: 07444/51032 Consultation hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM and by appointment
  • Helmut Vasall Veterinary Clinic, Hart 1, 72175 Dornhan, Telephone: 07455/467
  • Rupert Bader, Pfarrgasse 17, 72175 Dornhan Telephone: 07455/2133

Veterinarian easily accessible from St. Märgen:

  • Hans Maier, Rankhofstr. 24, 79274 St. Märgen, telephone: 07669/921010

Orthopedic dog mattress, food and water bowl

An orthopedic dog mattress is available for your pet at our locations in Alpirsbach, Seewald, Loßburg, and Enzklösterle. Your companion surely prefers sleeping in their own bed. But if that doesn't fit in your luggage, we offer an orthopedic dog mattress, also known as a dog mat or dog bed, for your free use. It's a cozy and adaptable mat made of thermoelastic memory foam. The viscoelastic filling provides pressure relief for the spine and joints. The faux sheepskin surface ensures restful sleep, and the rubber nubs on the underside prevent slipping on smooth surfaces. The mattress measures 110 x 83 cm, making it ideal even for larger dogs.

Our previous guests were the following dog breeds:

Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Miniature Pinscher, Toy Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Pekingese, Pug, Bichon Frisé, Papillon, White Corgi, American Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Japanese Spitz, Husky, Samoyed, Golden Retriever, Chow Chow, Old English Sheepdog, Golden Retriever, Old English Sheepdog, Rottweiler, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, Great Dane

...and everyone felt comfortable.

dog training in the holiday home
dogs hiking in the snow
Dog hiking in the Black Forest with obstacles
dogs playing and running at the Schwarzenbach Dam

Combine dog-friendly holidays and dog training in the ideal holiday home

Testimonial from the Beutelgreifer dog training school - Odenwald

Combining vacation and training? That's exactly what we wanted to offer our customers, so we searched for truly suitable accommodation.

We found what we were looking for in the Black Forest at the Roth family's dream holiday home in Enzklösterle.

This house offers ample space, a large living and dining area, a kitchen for cooking together – all state-of-the-art.

After breakfast, we set off for various destinations in the surrounding area. Our itinerary included the Gertelbach waterfalls, the Schwarzenbach dam, the protected forest, Kaltenbronn with its high moor, Altensteig, and Bad Wildbad.

These hikes occasionally presented obstacles to overcome, a real challenge for some of the dogs! Wobbly bridges, narrow paths, rocks to climb – it was exciting.

Mantrailing and tracking work in Altensteig

Altensteig, with its winding old streets, invited us to try mantrailing. This meant that one person left the group and walked four streets away before hiding. The dogs then took turns searching for the "lost" person using their individual scent.

As is well known, animals love to follow scents. Therefore, tracking work was a key part of our training in open areas. We laid a 1 km trail of Gouda cheese over various surfaces. Five hours later, the dogs were given the control scent of Gouda cheese to smell, and then the search began. Our super-sniffers mastered the trail without any problems and were rewarded with a delicious piece of cheese at the end.

Free search in the snow and training for hunting control of the furry noses

Kaltenbronn was buried in snow, so there was a free search for treat bags in the deep snow. That wasn't so easy, and even the smallest one (a miniature poodle) bravely battled its way through the flakes. Everyone was very tired that evening.

Right in front of the holiday home, we conducted a training exercise on hunting control. A small toy mouse was pulled across the road on a thin string. The goal for both dog and handler was to continue walking at a calm pace. In other words, the dog shouldn't suddenly bolt to catch the mouse. It usually took a few attempts, but these dogs learned that waiting or checking with their handler makes more sense than impulsively bolting.

Stress-based vaccination training involving retrieving strengthens trust in humans

A hike took us to a remote area. The perfect place for a bit of a scare training session for the dogs. We call it stress inoculation training. We incorporate mild stressors into the search and retrieve exercises, so the dog hesitates at first, encouraged by its owner, but then overcomes its hesitation and retrieves the toy. The dog feels "yes, I did it!" and its trust in its owner is strengthened, because the owner has correctly assessed the situation as harmless.

During this stress inoculation training, I wore a Halloween mask and lurked behind a rock.

Dog and owner found relaxation on our final vineyard hike in Bühlertal. To our delight, the sun came out and we had a fantastic view.

Conclusion: A great dog training holiday

The dog training holiday was a complete success. The animals benefited from being together the entire time. We showed just as much consideration for each other at the house as we did when we were out and about. Each dog had their own spot in the living/dining area with a blanket or a basket. They could sleep peacefully there while the humans were busy setting the table, washing up, and cooking. The first few hours were a bit unusual for some of the dogs, but after a short time, the rules were clear and the dogs found the peace and quiet they deserved. We'd love to come back again, as there are still so many places we haven't been able to visit with our four-legged friends. Our off-season tip: For your holiday in November, we offer fantastic events: night hikes in the Black Forest in cooperation with our partner, Adventure Blackforest.

Our dog-friendly offerings have even attracted the attention of a dog blog. We gave a short interview to Vitaler Hund – an information blog all about dogs, covering everything from nutrition and care to health and all sorts of other interesting facts – and told them about the positive experiences we've had with dog owners and their dogs as guests.

Click here for the interview with Vitaler Hund.

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