“Here take the dogs into hotels – to get away from the worst night”
“For many dogs is new year’s eve the year’s worst night. nMen at airports is fyrverkeriförbud to the doggies a big success. nthis has flygplatshotellen picked up – and the Clarion Arlanda airport now waiting 308 furry friends to the last day of the year. “
“People’s biggest feast day – the dogs’ worst nightmare. Many animals, domestic as the wild, is extremely afraid of fireworks and will be hard hustling on new year’s eve. “
“Last year, reported the Aftonbladet newspaper about the dog Diesel, who died on new year’s eve after having been extremely worried the whole day. “
“But around airports, it is prohibited to use fireworks within a one-mile radius – which several hotels have taken on. “
“– 2012 checked it for a guest with a dog. Then he said that he wanted to stay here on new year’s eve, the dog is so scared of firecrackers, we picked it up here and thought that there surely are more who have the same problem, says Pernilla Johansson, ceo of Clarion hotel Arlanda. “
“a Year later they launched the concept of ”Happy Dog” – a special new year offer for people in the company of four-legged friends. The event has been popular and this year is the 308 dogs and 6 cats who check-in. “
” Last year we started a cooperation with the working dog association. The dogs have it a little bit boring in the day so this helps the dog owners to train dressage, try tracking technologies, jump and do games. “
“Heli and Markku Särkelä and their 13-year-old golden retriever Ronja are regulars at the Happy Dog since 2013. “
“– Our dog is a nervvrak and the worst day is the new year. She can’t go out and pee and keeps herself for a whole day. At Arlanda airport-the hotel she feels at home and can sleep and have it good. As long as we have left her, we will go there. “
“Heli says that she previously used to have anxiety in the face of new year’s eve, Ronja used to pant and shake as soon as it was small, and it was hard for the Heli to see. “
“– Now we enjoy just. It is a lovely atmosphere throughout the day. “
“Pernilla Johansson at the Clarion Arlanda believe that this year the Happy Dog will be successful and look forward to seeing all the happy dogs, the moms and dads. “
” it– It’s very special mood, a bit crazy too. “
“it Feels like you are profiteering on the dogs fear?”
” No, I’m glad that we can host them with us and make this bet. We fill the hotel anyway. Now, it is so very many who have taken after, both our competitors and sister. We are doing this together. “
“dog-friendly hotels growing trend”
“Several hotel welcomes man’s best friend with open arms. On new year’s eve offers, among other things, the following hotels have dog rooms: “
“► Clarion Arlanda Hotel, Stockholm”
“► Häringe Castle, Stockholm, sweden”
“► Nolvik hotel & conference, Gothenburg, sweden”
“► Sturup Airport Hotel, Malmö, sweden”
“► Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen”