We all know four-legged friends are members of the family, but it’s not always easy to bring them along on travel. However, by all the news I’m seeing, it’s getting easier and easier. Just this week I wrote two stories on the topic for whereverfamily.com.

Here’s a glimpse at that need-to-know information for those of you planning to travel soon with your pets.

Firstly, have you heard of BARK Air? It’s the first truly dog-first airline and travel service, created for dogs and the people who love them.

Exciting recent developments and announcements from BARK Air include:

• BARK Air’s one-year anniversary, having flown more than 1,000 dogs across 142 flights and nearly 4,000 miles in its first year
• BARK Air became a holistic dog hospitality brand offering new services beyond flights to make travel with dogs as seamless as possible, with more news potentially coming soon
• A brand-new route to Lisbon joins existing routes from New York to Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Madrid and Paris

BARK Air flights begin with a concierge team dedicated to understanding each dog’s unique needs, from temperament to favorite music. Based on dog interaction in the airport lounge, the airline will determine where on the plane dogs are seated. The service experience includes amenities like pup cups, calming aids and more, with the airline also helping to navigate international travel logistics and protocols.

Holistic pet wellness is a trend on the rise and pet psychics are even becoming part of veterinary wellness offerings across the country. As such, Walker Hotels in New York City recently introduced a Pup Psychic in Residence as part of a new offer for its pet guests.

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Through the end of August, the hotel partners with Happy Tails, Tribeca’s sought-after doggy social club and daycare in Tribeca, and Ollie, a fresh dog food brand, for the new Inner Pup Package.

Available at both Walker Hotel Tribeca and Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, The Inner Pup package includes:

• A virtual reading with the hotel’s new Pup Psychic in Residence, courtesy of Happy Tails
• A day pass to Happy Tails
• An in-room menu from Ollie, featuring a rotating selection of its fresh, 100 percent, human-grade recipes

The Ollie collaboration also includes jerky treats and pints from the brand’s collaboration with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Following each pup’s psychic reading, a meal is recommended that aligns with their temperament and preferences, all formulated with vet nutritionists, crafted with whole foods and slow-cooked for maximum nutrition and flavor.

— Kimberly Inlander, editor in chief