Trainline reported that one in four people are uncomfortable traveling with dogs.

Trainline reported that one in four people are uncomfortable traveling with dogs. Ido Simantov/Shutterstock

Although there’s nothing wrong with traveling with your pet, the important thing to remember is that others may not love your furry friend as much as you do.

Trainline research found that 25% of people are uncomfortable sitting next to a dog.

Hanson recommends that those traveling with their dogs be proactive in opening the lines of communication and asking fellow passengers about their comfort levels.

“If you do see some hesitancy and there are many other empty seats to go and sit in that are not reserved, you’re going to move,” he said.

He added that context in these situations is important, too. If the dog owner is the second to arrive, it would be their responsibility to move; but if the dog owner is already seated and someone new comes along, it would be their choice to sit or go elsewhere.

The simplest advice? “Talk and be reasonable,” Hanson said. “We as humans, we mood match. So, if you go in all guns blazing, then you’re going to get a similar reaction back.”