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The 10 BEST Reasons to Take Your Dog on Your Next Trip

| January 18, 2015

If you have never taken a dog on a vacation before, you are missing out. There are some amazing reasons to bring the dog along, here are just 10 of them.

#1 – The Best Co-pilot

A trip is always better with a co-pilot and dogs make the best ones! Why? They let you pick the music and they don’t make fun of your singing voice.

Image source: @LivinginMonrovia via Flickr
Image source: @LivinginMonrovia via Flickr

#2 – Subject for Pictures

Don’t take selfies! Instead, bring the dog along and take pictures of your dog on the beach; your friends will thank you.

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Image source: @EricSonstroem via Flickr

#3 –  Company

Going on a trip alone is no fun. Bring along your dog so you have someone to cuddle at night.

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Image source: @joaquinuy via Flickr

#4 – No Judgment

Your dog won’t judge you for eating an entire box of cookies on the way there, or if you decide to not shave the entire week. It’s your vacation, do what you want without shame, your dog won’t tell.

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Image source: @DavidGoehring via Flickr

#5 – Safety

Dogs can be a good deterrent against many types crimes, including breaking into your car or stealing from your hotel room. Your trip will be safer if your dog is with you.

Image source: @Tricia via Flickr
Image source: @Tricia via Flickr

#6 – Great Conversation Starter

Trips with dogs always end up being more fun because the locals are more likely to stop and chat with you. You may be surprised who you meet at the local dog park, for instance!

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Image source: @emileerader via Flickr

#7 – Encourages New Places

If you have always gone to the same old place but it’s not pet friendly, bringing your dog along encourages you to try new places and things.

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Image source: @A.Davey via Flickr

#8 – Feels Like Home

Traveling, even when you are having a blast, can make you feel homesick. Bringing your dog along can help ease those feelings – after all home is where the dog is!

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Image source: @CounselmanCollection via Flickr

#9 – Less Worrying

Do you worry about your dog when you are away? Taking them with you lets you relax and enjoy your vacation because they are right there with you.

Image source: @WilliamWarby via Flickr
Image source: @WilliamWarby via Flickr

#10 – Good for the Dog

It’s good for your dog to get out and see new places, people, and things. Especially if you have a young dog, taking them along on trips is a great way to socialize them.

Image source: @TedEytan via Flickr
Image source: @TedEytan via Flickr

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