Call them the dog days of summer - literally! Pets are on the go like never before as doting pet owners pack 'em along for summer vacations everywhere.Your pet is your best friend! Who wouldn't want to share your best times with your best friend.According to celebrity dog trainer Daniela Sodero, some people are even building vacations around their dogs.

While canoeing will have some dogs howling, others will howl with delight for the Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico, which offers a pets' luxury program, including special spa food, massages and even pet cabanas.  In fact, an increasing number of hotels and travel destinations are opening their doors to our four-legged companions. 

Taking along Tux spares owners the stress of finding a kennel or friend who can dog-sit, as well as worrying about how their pet is doing without them. Most dogs love exploring new places, and their enthusiasm on trips can be infectious. Dogs need vacations too, and exposing them to different sights, sounds and smells boosts their confidence and mental stimulation.

However, not all vacation destinations lend themselves to pets, including cruise ships or tour groups; and not all pooches travel well - one in six dogs suffers from motion sickness.

Planning is key to smooth sailing ahead. While some countries are simple to travel to, for example, the United States only requires that dogs to be in good health and have a current rabies vaccine to enter, some other countries, such as the U.K., have stringent policies, including mandatory quarantine periods.

Safety Tips

- Restrain dogs, either in a crate or harnessed in a seatbelt.

- Don't allow your dog to stick their heads out the windows of a moving vehicle -- they could jump or fall out, or suffer eye or ear damage.

- Always leash a dog before opening the car door to avoid it rushing out into traffic.

- Never leave them in the car alone temperatures can reach dangerous levels.

- Proper I.D. is crucial: List your contact information, including cell number, on a custom dog tag attached to a secure dog collar. Add a city dog tag so info can be accessed if someone calls in the tag.

- Be prepared with vets' contact info along your route.

- Don't let your dog drink from dirty water - such as from puddles, ponds or water in parking lots.

- Be sure your dog is up-to-date with shots. If canine motion sickness is a problem, check out a new treatment called Cerenia.

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