Poodles and Golden Retrievers are two of the most common service animals, which explains why Goldendoodles, a mixture of the two, are becoming a popular choice among people who need help to perform daily tasks. The duties of a service animal include helping with physical tasks like pulling a wheelchair and retrieving items, and serving psychiatric needs like providing tactile stimulation or waking up a person in distress. Goldendoodles make great “canine-didates” for this important role thanks to their friendly demeanor, willingness to learn and stamina. This jolly breed is also hypoallergenic, allowing people with allergies to dog hair to work with a service animal.

Bring your bouncy new best friend to Zoom Room Redondo Beach to begin training, then spend the night together at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach.

From helping to take down Osama Bin Laden to saving an estimated 15,000 lives in World War II, military dogs have made the ultimate sacrifice across five American wars and continue to fight on the front lines today. German Shepherds are one of the most commonly used breeds by both the military and police in the United States. The U.S. Army states that this breed is selected for its “endurance, speed, strength, courage, intelligence and adaptability to almost any climate.”

Discover the history of American military dogs at the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument in San Antonio. Afterward, spend the night at La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Downtown where dogs of all sizes are welcome.

The canine sense of smell ranges from 1,000 to 10,000 times better than ours. Remarkably, it would be possible for dogs with the keenest sense of smell to sniff out a single drop of liquid in 20 Olympic-size swimming pools. This superpower is being utilized by companies like SpotitEarly and Medical Detection Dogs to detect cancer and other diseases in humans. Dogs with longer and wider noses have a better sense of smell because there’s more space for smell-detecting cells. It’s no surprise that Labradors are one of the most popular breeds for sniffing out danger. Labs are also an amiable, intelligent, and easy-to-train breed, and they’re happy to help humans in need.

Put your loveable Lab’s nose to the test at Camp Unleashed-Berkshires, the most dog-friendly attraction in Massachusetts. Campers can take part in scent games that incorporate tracking techniques and a whole host of other fun bonding activities.

Prices for select white truffles can reach $4,000 per pound, which is not bad for a day's work, especially if you’re truffle hunting with your dog by your side. Of course, there’s no guarantee you’ll find these elusive earthy delights buried underground. One way to improve your odds of unearthing truffles is to employ the help of an expert in the field. The Lagotto Romagnolo, also known as an Italian Waterdog hails from Northern Italy, an area known for truffles. The breed’s ease of training and their acute sense of smell make them the ideal candidate to find truffles under the forest floor. If you want to see the Lagotto Romangnolo in action closer to home, visit Blackberry Farm in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Get the lowdown on truffle hunting from seasoned experts at Truffle Dog Co. The Seattle-based company offers virtual classes, small group and private lessons, or a private Guided Truffle Hunting Experience. After class, spend the night with your curly canine at Staypineapple Watertown University District Seattle.

Working dogs come in all shapes and sizes, fulfilling many different roles, including the humble winery dog. These furry employees bask in the sun, get pets and eat delicious cheeses and snacks. Whether they’re herding farm animals, greeting guests, or on the crumb clean-up crew, these pups have landed a dream job. Most people associate wine with France, but what about French Bulldogs? This amiable breed can have just as much fun in a small apartment as in an expansive winery. Frenchies generally get along with most people and pups, which makes them great for the social position of a winery dog.

Bring your French Bulldog to Frenchie Winery, Napa Valley’s first winery for dogs, where he can meet Frenchie, the Wine “Pawprietor,” and hear all about life as a winery pup. For an affordable stay in wine country, book a room at the nearby El Bonita Motel.

From pulling small field guns in World War II to transporting medical supplies to remote locations, strong canines have long been used to help humans move heavy objects over long distances in often hairy conditions like blizzards and storms. Bernese Mountain Dogs are built for this important duty. The larger-than-life pups are blessed with strength, speed and agility, which makes them great allies on long-carting missions, and their wavy winter coats help them to last for longer spells in snowy conditions, or when taking part in winter sports.

If your “Berner” has retired from pulling carts, their affectionate and amiable nature also makes them great candidates for hotel mascot positions. Fido can enjoy work experience with huggable hotel mascots Kitty at The St. Regis Aspen and Scout at the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch.

Hollywood can’t get enough of art heists, but museums need protection from more than international art thieves. Riley The Art Conservation Dog volunteers at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston to sniff bugs and insects that may harm the artwork, but can’t be seen with the human eye. Riley is a Weimeraner, a super smart and obedient breed with great tracking instincts. This breed is well suited for the important job of art preservation as they relish applying scent training to real-life situations, which keeps them mentally stimulated. Walking around the big museum helps Riley burn off excess energy, too.

See if Fido has what it takes to immerse himself in art at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA. He can help the working artists sniff out unwanted bugs on a variety of art inside, then walk to his pet-friendly room at Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria.

There’s one important job that any breed can excel at: BringFido office dog. Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Huskies, Dalmatians, mysterious Chow Chows and loveable mutts are just some of the four-legged employees that have walked the halls of BringFido HQ. The only qualifications your furry best friend needs are to love pets, treats and boosting office morale. If your pup has what it takes, consider applying for one of our open positions.