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What to know about dogs visiting Christmas markets
Edinburgh Evening News
|November 04, 2025
Dog-friendly Christmas markets are growing in popularity across the UK and with the right preparation, essential supplies, and a few simple safety tips, you can ensure your dog also has a fun, stress-free, and tail-wagging good time.
PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh shares her top tips:
Plan your trip
"While many events are advertised as 'dog-friendly Christmas markets', it's best to do your own research beforehand. We recommend looking at the layout of the market to ensure there's enough space for your dog, and this will help you plan which parts you want to visit beforehand.
Prepare your dog
This story is from the November 04, 2025 edition of Edinburgh Evening News.
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