We are on track for our road trip in Aug , rabies jabs done and no adverse effects so far , scalibor collars planned for use prior to travel , ferry booked , we are going Plymouth to Santander and they have doggie provision with cabins that the dogs can sleep in with you and swipe card to the doggy deck for the daytime. We are going to my SIL who has 2 dogs and her neighbour has boarding kennels so they have sleeping arrangements sorted if they do not get on with my SILs 2 spanish hunting dogs, I have done a lot of research and thought long and hard about the risks , but the dogs travel well , we are not making the journey difficult and have booked dog friendly hotels en route, my SIL has spoke to her vet who will cover us while we are there for 3 weeks, its been a lot of work to arrange and a fair expense but I am looking forward to be able to have a holiday with my woofs !

Would the Tunnel be a better option for a nervous Whippet? Also,would it be advisable for dog to wear a specialist flea collar even tho we are not going to the south?Any help appreciated.

Well seems like you've just about done everything, what dedication and I'm sure it will be an interesting and at times exciting holiday for you all. I love the idea of cabins with dog provisions, so far as I know you don't get that on the shorter routes to Dover & Harwich.

I hope you will tell us about it when you come back and maybe post some pictures.