7 Reasons German Dogs Have More Fun

Simply put, dogs in Germany get to go practically everywhere!

1. They go to work

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If you have ever plotted to smuggle your four-legged friend into the office, this is for you. Every year the German animal protection league promotes a bring-your-dog-to-work day, calling it "Colleague Dog."

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Why bring your dog to work? Because they reduce stress, promote walk breaks instead of smoke breaks, and, oh what does it matter? Any day in the office would be better with this guy around.

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And, they're good shredders!

2. They go to school

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Come on, you know you would haven't hated school so much if your classroom had a Fido. Some schools in Germany let teachers bring dogs to class because they help kids learn responsibility, help shy kids come out of their shells and calm nervous children.

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Once dogs complete special training, they can become official "school dogs."

3. They have their own butchers

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Because only the best will do.

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Sampling is a must!

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After a day in the office or the classroom and a visit to the butcher, your dog too will do the happy dance.

4. They ride buses, trams and trains

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Some cities even offer training for dogs and their people on how to ride public transportation.

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Um, this dog may need a refresher course.

Alas, driver's licenses for dogs are still a long ways off, even in Germany.

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5. They go to cafés and restaurants

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What would be the point of the great European café culture if people couldn't bring along their dogs as they enjoyed their Kafee und Kuchen (coffee and cake)?

Of course, it's assumed that dogs will be well-behaved when out in public, and sitting quietly in a restaurant is part of any thorough obedience course. Because you don't want to attract attention for all the wrong reasons.

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Some restaurants even offer dog menus.

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Yes, he is holding a bottle of dog beer and a food bowl shaped like a crown. Sigh.

6. They go to the beach

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The tony island of Sylt in the North Sea has set aside a grand total of 17 beaches for dogs and their people!

This dog resort – yes, we said dog resort – in Berlin offers a free dog beach year-round.

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What your dog does with his beach freedom is his own business.

7. They have their own parking spaces

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With all the places German dogs go, there are a few places they can't enter, like grocery stores. So, of course, there are assigned dog parking spaces.

So in Germany, you really don't have to leave your dog at home alone that much, hopefully avoiding scenes like this ...

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or this ...

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or this ...

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Learn some German dog lingo on germany.info.