Ever since we had our first dog, we didn't like the thought of leaving him alone all day by himself or in a kennel when we went on a trip. At home, we began by taking him on walks, to parks or outdoor restaurants. Then we would all go to special events such as dog walks or runs.

Our vacations became road trips with the pooch in the back seat. On our trips we discovered many dog-friendly hotels, motels, outdoor restaurants, hikes, parks, and other attractions. Yes, unfortunately, there are limitations. Many retails stores don't allow dogs inside, which actually can be a blessing in disguise for the budget! But it gives us a chance to be creative and explore more things outside.

And you'd be surprised how many people you meet that you would otherwise never talk to if it wasn't for the cute pooch sitting next to you!

Anyway, to make a long story short.... sometimes it would take us many, many hours of research to find a place that accepted pets (especially a large dog). We've always wanted to make this an easy process not only for us but for all other dog lovers who want to spend more time with their best friend! Hopefully you'll find this site useful in finding dog-friendly places for you and your pooch.

If you have any suggestions or recommendations, feel free to contact us.

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