In this modern age, it has become extremely important to put our canine companions' needs in the forefront of our daily planning.

We stay up late Googling the nearest dog parks and doggy daycares, reading the reviews as if our human children were the ones attending. That's the case for those us of here at Dog.com -- our pooches are our kids, and we want the best for them. (And we know we are not the only ones. Right?)

Here is a list of the top five dog-friendly towns in the United States. Do you already live in one of these booming places for dogs, or are you going to box up your home and move tomorrow?