Results: Why Take A Holiday, When You Can Take A Dogiday! (Yes, I Just Made That Up)

Croatia is known for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, but it's not just the scenery that makes it a popular tourist destination. Croatia is also one of the few countries in the world that has dog lifeguards. A special school trains a number of different breeds for this activity but Golden retrievers, Labradors and Newfoundland's are the most common breeds. These breeds are seen as friendly by 'victims' and are usually superb swimmers. Their fur is more water resistant and the Newfoundland even boasts webbed paws. The calm temperaments of these furry helpers are an important quality. It is easy for people or dogs to panic in tricky situations so being able to remain calm is valuable. Would you trust a dog to rescue you as a lifeguard?

Anyone else here has husky safari on their bucket list? In Finland, husky safaris are popular tourist activities, and can range from a few days to a day trip, depending on your preference. It won't take you long to get a feel for steering huskies, and before you know it, you'll be sledding through the wilderness drawn by these eager and friendly dogs. And in case you are concerned about the husky's wellbeing, Finland is taking leading action towards responsible tourism by developing animal welfare criteria included in the Green Activities certificate for sled dogs. In a husky safari on your travel bucket list?

Dog cafes have become increasingly more popular, allowing patrons to have their cake and puppy too. Montreal is exploding with dog-friendly cafes. Unlike other pet cafés, Hot Dog & Cie is a very extra café-restaurant concept. It has a full-service grooming salon for dogs and cats, the decor is English-inspired, and they also serve alcoholic beverages. In Barcelona, Spain, you can go to Corgi Cafe to cuddle with their adorable corgis, and the Dog Cafe in L.A. is the U.S.'s first cafe where you can hang out with the pups. Would you go to a dog cafe if you were travelling?

And if you love to travel, but can't imagine being away from your pup, you are in good company. 78% of American pet owners travel with their pets each year, with dogs making up 58% of the pets traveling around the world. Some European cities are especially dog friendly, notably Paris and Barcelona. More and more hotels are turning "pet friendly" and airlines are following suit. If you travel, do you take your dog with you?