Monday, October 20, 2014

Dylan: The Frequent Flyer Dog


Dylan in Florence
At the office helping his human co-workers
He was born in London, lives in Milan and is always on the go to visit different cities in the world. When 5 years-old Dylan is not researching, he is helping Musement to find the coolest travel places to show to their customers. And he is specially happy when helping team meetings to brainstorm.

Yes!!! One more pet in the office interview, which started last Sunday with Pixel and Roover, MacPaw cats. Sounds like more and more people find good inspiration with a furry company in the work space. Dylan's company, Musement, started in 2013 in Milan, and was recently named "Best New App" and "Editors' Pick" in European Apple App Stores.

Because Dylan is a specialist on dog-friendly tourism, we wanted him to share some tips with us. But he was so busy that his co-worker Elena answered the questions on his behalf. As a portable dog - he's a poodle-maltese mix - he prefers to travel in a bag and in the cabin. And, apparently, like lots of people who work in offices, he really loves to enjoy his breaks at the park and vacations at the beach!

How did Dylan become Musement mascot? 
Dylan joined Musement after visiting his mom Lucia (Digital Marketing Manager) at the office, located in the center of Milan. Dylan loves visiting the Duomo on his way to work and playing in the park nearby on his lunch breaks, and sometimes even helps brainstorming during team meetings.  

Is Dylan a cabin traveler? Does he travel inside a bag, backpack or a little crate?

Yes, he is a frequent flyer and travels inside a bag. Although his morning journey to work is usually in his mom's arms so he can observe everyone around him.

Does he prefer to travel by airplane, car, ship or train?
He loves the chance to travel by boat, especially during the summer in Sicily. The car is the perfect place to have a good nap.

What are his favorite foods and snacks?
He absolutely loves his organic chicken treats and his rawhide natural twist sticks. He won't turn away a bit of cheese too once in a while.

Does he have a favorite co-worker? 
His favorite co-worker is Elena because she takes him to the park to play catch and shows him new places to hang out in the city.

Can Dylan tell us what are the most dog-friendly destinations in Italy?

The wonderful thing about Italy is that pretty much everywhere you go is pet friendly, he's rarely refused in hotels or restaurants. One particular hotel where we stayed in Tuscany, Le Dimore Mezza Costa, was so incredibly welcoming to Dylan and even looked after him one night while mom and dad went out for dinner. The only place where Dylan was refused entry was Mondello beach in Sicily during the high season. From the beginning of October up until April he's able to access the beach and he absolutely adores playing in the beach, it's definitely one of his favourite places.

If he was a human being, which travels, would he recommend to people who have pets?
Exploring Italy's mountains, especially in Aosta Valley. Most hotels are great about pets and it's great fun for them, lots of exploring to do in the fresh air.

Milan is for Dylan!



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