Owning a dog is more expensive than ever, but it’s not just because average services are increasing in price. It’s because pooches are increasingly being considered members of the family, and with that comes the luxuries of modern life, including upscale dining, luxurious hotel stays and tech to fit their own connected lifestyles.

“The pet industry is changing. I almost call it a revolution…. We treat them with the same kind of respect and style of life that we treat each other,” said Rick Coffey, president of Indianapolis-based upscale pet lodging and training chain Barkefellers. MORE