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November 5, 2021

When you start planning a vacation, you probably wonder who will watch your dog while you’re gone. Then you come up with a plan for a pet sitter or dropping your dog off at a boarding kennel, but why leave your pooch at home when they could come with you? There are plenty of pet friendly accommodations in the Smokies, including our cabins! Check out these 5 reasons why you should bring your dog to our pet friendly cabins in Gatlinburg:

1. You don’t have to leave them at home.

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The most important reason why you should bring your dog with you on your trip to the Smokies is so you don’t have to leave them at home! Dogs are a part of the family, and everyone is sad when they don’t see their pet every day. So why leave your dog at home when he or she can come with you? We have a great selection of pet friendly cabins that accommodate dogs so your furry family member can stay with you while you’re on vacation!

2. You’ll save some money.

A huge perk of bringing your dog with you to stay in our pet friendly cabins in Gatlinburg is saving money. Boarding your dog in a kennel or doggy daycare for a week can be expensive! Even if you considered hiring a pet sitter, it can add up quickly. By bringing your dog with you on vacation, you’ll save some money. Plus, you’ll feel more comfortable having your pet with you instead of in a new place where he or she doesn’t know the people well.

3. There are plenty of fun things to do in the area.

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You may be wondering what your pet can do while you’re on vacation, and there are actually quite a few activities you can do with your dog! Gatlinburg SkyLift Park is dog friendly, and you’ll love taking a ride up the mountain on the chairlift and enjoy looking out at the mountains. If you want to explore the national park, you can take your pet on a hike on the Gatlinburg Trail . When you're out and about with your dog and you get hungry, there are several pet friendly restaurants in the area, including Mad Dog’s Creamery and Tom and Earl’s Back Alley Grill. You’ll find plenty of fun activities you can enjoy with your pet in Gatlinburg!

4. You get to stay together.

Many people can be apprehensive about leaving their dog at home with a family member or in a boarding facility. However, by staying in a pet friendly cabin in Gatlinburg, you won’t have to leave your dog behind! Everyone will feel more comfortable if they stay together, including your dog! They probably won’t be as stressed as if you left them at home with a sitter compared to bringing them with you, the people they know and love, on your vacation!

5. They’ll be at your cabin when you come back.

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If you end up deciding to do an activity where your dog can’t go with you, you’ll feel comfortable knowing your pooch is waiting at your cabin until you get back! It will be just like when you come home from work—they’ll be there with their tail wagging, just waiting to love you and tell you how much they missed you! Plus, you’ll love knowing they are waiting for you when you get back!

There’s nothing more special than sharing a trip to the Smokies with your family, including the furry family member! Are you ready to start planning your next trip? Look through our pet friendly cabins in Gatlinburg and book your vacation today!

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