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5 Health Benefits of Vacationing in a Pet Friendly Gatlinburg Chalet Rental

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January 29, 2015

Did you know that vacationing with your dog is good for you? Alpine Chalet Rentals has put together a list of five physical and mental health benefits of taking a getaway in a pet friendly Gatlinburg chalet rental:
1. Eliminates Worries About Your Pet
Although vacations are supposed to reduce stress, worrying about leaving your dog behind in the care of a kennel or neighbor can actually cause anxiety. You might find that you spend most of your vacation wondering how your dog is coping without you around. When you stay in a pet friendly chalet rental, you can have your beloved pet by your side as you enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

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2. Reduces the Cost of Your Vacation
The cost of taking a trip can be another stressful area for pet owners, as they must incorporate the expenses for a kennel or pet sitter into their overall vacation budget. However, by bringing your dog along to the pet friendly accommodations at Alpine Chalet Rentals, you can completely eliminate these extra costs and extra stress.
3. Motivates You to Exercise
When you bring your dog to a pet friendly Gatlinburg chalet rental, you will have more motivation to hit the trails with your beloved pet by your side. Therefore, you will enjoy all of the tremendous health benefits of getting some good exercise.
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4. Promotes Family Bonding
Family bonding is an extremely important component of well being, as it helps elevate your mood and make you feel more relaxed. Since your dog is a part of your family, having your pet on vacation helps to promote these feelings of togetherness.

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5. Makes Your Vacation More Special
When you have your dog with you at Alpine Chalet Rentals, you will simply have a better time on your vacation. This is because having a dog is beneficial for both your physical and mental health. So be sure to spend lots of time relaxing in your pet friendly Gatlinburg chalet rental as you appreciate this special time away with your dog!
For more information about our chalets, send us a message via the Alpine Chalet Rentals Contact page or give our vacation specialists a call today!