Brit dog owners prefer to go on holiday with their pet than their partner, a study has claimed.
Some pet lovers say their four-legged friends are better company, better behaved, don't snore and don't hog the bed.
But most of them are unsure about rail travel as almost two-third of them said they have no idea of the rules concerning taking dogs on board.
To help, East Midlands Trains has launched a range of 'dog-friendly provisions' on selected routes to dog owners for a care-free travel.
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The train operator will provide dog bowls at main stations and doggie treats on board in hopes to make travelling with four-legged friends easier.
The company has partnered with canine behaviourist, Colin Tennant, to roll out a 'Dog Train-ing' guide to educate the pet lovers of the do's and don'ts when taking their pooches on board.
In the video, Colin advised pet owners to keep their dogs on a lead and avoid letting them to sit on the seat.
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He said: "The most important piece of equipment is your lead. It helps you not just control your dog but manoeuvre your dog around the trains.
"Whilst travelling on the train, don't let your dog sit on the seat. Make sure it can get underneath the seat, have a few treats with you to distract it and anything which gives your dog some attention and making sure that the journey is fun for both of you."
It came after a study of 1,000 British dog owners, commissioned by East Midlands Trains, showed that 51 per cent of them refused to go on holiday without their pets.
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Many owners admitted that nerves is the main reason for them to avoid rail travel with their pets; a third of them even believed that dogs are not allowed on trains.
Jake Kelly, Managing Director of East Midlands Trains says: "We welcome well-behaved pets on board and know there are plenty of advantages to travelling by train with your pet.
However, some owners are unsure of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to bringing a dog on board.
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"To help out, we’ve created a handy guide and are launching brand new doggy provisions on selected routes so that your dog, you and all other passengers are as comfortable as possible when using our services."
The dog treats are now available on all trains to and from London St Pancras from the regular trolley service.
The full list of stations providing dog drinking bowls is here .
