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These Breathtaking Shenandoah Photos Prove Dogs Make the Best Instagram Models

Take a day trip with your pup to the national park in our backyard.

Photo via Isntagram user @samanthabrookephoto

What’s a great hike without your favorite doggo? These are the super model pups of Instagram, and Shenandoah National Park is their (huge) playground.

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This clear-eyed girl is ready for adventure.

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12/10 would give up their hammock for Tucker.

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Teddy’s the best climbing partner.

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Barking up the right mountain.

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Everything the light touches is her queendom.

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Doggo harness: Prepared for action.

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Sun’s out, tongue’s out.

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Howling at the sun.

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