Many people enjoy exploring new destinations but are limited in their choices because they own pets and are reluctant to leave them at kennels or with a minder.
There are options available to animal lovers however, such as dog friendly motorhome hire.
You can plan an entire holiday so that you can enjoy it with the whole family, animals included.
Many breeds of dogs are highly strung, and require frequent if not constant exercise.
To leave a Border Collie or similar breed in a tiny kennel would be cruel, but it is possible to enjoy a holiday with the companionship of your beloved pet and a clear conscience when you rent a pet-friendly vehicle.
Here are a few tips that may help to make your trip as smooth as possible:

• If your dog is not used to travelling in a car, he is not going to like being put in a motorhome and driven hundreds of miles.
  Start by taking him out in the car for short trips and gradually increase the length of the trip until you feel confident that your dog will be happy on a longer trip.
  
• Make sure your dog can see out of a window and that there is some fresh air coming into the vehicle, an open window is preferable, but if not make sure your air vents are blowing out some nice cool air.
  
• If your dog has a nervous disposition, it may be worth talking to your vet about a mild sedative to keep your dog relaxed during the journey.
  

Stop regularly and let your dog run around as much as he wants, avoid the temptation to just make it that extra bit further, just stop, put the kettle on, make a drink and let your dog exercise.
Even in the UK the summer months can be quite hot, as you move further south into Europe it gets hotter and hotter.
If you leave your motorhome parked up on a hot day in direct sunlight, the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot very quickly and will kill your dog.
Do not leave your dog in the motorhome, especially on a hot day.
A growing number of vehicle rental companies have become aware that there are many people who prefer to include their pets in their travel arrangements, and it is thus quite easy to obtain a motorhome which is fitted with extras such as dog bowls, as well as a ramp which makes it easier for older animals to enter and exit the vehicle.
It often makes sense for motorhome hire companies to have some vehicles 'pet friendly' and some 'pet free', after all if you are not a fan of dogs, the last thing you want is to get the slightest whiff of a 'doggy smell' in your motorhome.
Also some people may have allergies to dogs which would not be good on a motorhome holiday.
Travelling and staying in the vehicle you are using is an affordable way to explore your surrounds and outlying areas.
Many people are not only reluctant to leave their animals in kennels because they are worried they will be distressed; many people also are reluctant to fork out a lot of money for kennel fees.
It can work out as cheaper to take your favourite hound with you on vacation, and there is the added bonus of extra protection if you are stopping overnight in any less than safe areas.
It is easy to find listings of camping sites that are accommodating to pets online.
When considering the size of a vehicle it is probably worth thinking about a larger vehicle than you would hire out if you didn't have your dog with you, dogs tend to move around and bump into things more than people do.
So if you are a couple, consider a 4 berth motorhome, if you are a small family - go for a 6 or 7 berth vehicle.
Whether you can't bear to be without your pet or cannot afford the cost of a decent kennel facility, dog friendly motorhome hire is the ultimate pet-inclusive holiday solution.