I Treat My Dog Like My Human Child and There's Absolutely Nothing Wrong With That

What's the point of getting a dog if you plan on keeping him or her in the house all day? While it's definitely true that some dogs have anxiety or prefer to stay indoors, some of my favorite memories with Yogi involve some sort of trip.

This past weekend, he slept over in my parents-in-law's RV during an out-of-state camping trip and was essentially in lab heaven. Who knew camping grounds were so accommodating for large breeds? He swam in the bay, had his fair share of cheese slices — one of his favorites that also makes him gassy — and made a few friends of the brown and yellow variety. He truly had the time of his life!