National Dog Day is August 26. With more than half of travelers preferring to vacation with their pets over friends or family, pet-friendly destinations across the U.S. are going all out with tail-wagging celebrations, Fido-approved dining experiences and pup-pampering hotel accommodations designed to make traveling with pets convenient and stress-free. 

See the links below for guides to top dog-friendly experiences in cities across Florida, as well as Myrtle BeachWashington, D.C.New York and Chicago