Six in 10 dog owners base their holiday destinations on what their pet would like. A poll of 2,000 dog owners revealed Cornwall and Devon are considered the best doggy holiday destinations, followed by Yorkshire and London, where dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and scenic walks are plenty. However, 30% would never return to a staycation spot that didn’t meet their pup’s needs.

More than three quarters (78%) have selected specific destinations because they believed their pet would love the walks, and 55% actively look out for dog-friendly pubs and restaurants.

The research was commissioned by EV charging company GRIDSERVE , which is giving away doggy bags of pet-pleasing goodies at its electric charging points at forecourts across the UK over the Easter weekend.

Rebecca Trebble, chief customer officer at the company, said: “The nation holds its four-legged friends so dearly, it seems only natural to cater to them at our EV charging stations.

“Every Electric Forecourt is now dog-friendly, offering walking routes so drivers and their hounds can stretch their legs while they recharge.”

The study also found our furry friends have an influence on pit stops, with 36% choosing where to pull over based on the doggy amenities in the area.

Meanwhile, nearly half (48%) of those polled chat to their dog while driving, and 36% choose to put their pet in the front seat.

More than one in 10 (13%) even admitted they’ve tailored driving playlists to include songs they thought their hound would enjoy, according to the OnePoll research.

According to the research, photos from trips away are most likely dominated by pooches according to their owners, with 28% saying they tend to take and share more photos of them than themselves.

Men were revealed as the biggest spenders on their pets while travelling, splashing out £49 per trip on average, compared to women who part with £40.

Rebecca Trebble, from GRIDSERVE, which is also offering members 25% off charging across the UK, added: “We also found the average journey break is around 42 minutes, but the latest electric vehicles can add over 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes, so your car will often be ready before you are.

“We want every stop to feel like a highlight of the journey, for drivers and their pets”.