Part of the family as being with us on trips, family gatherings, hangs with us when we watch TV or plays with the kids. When long distance family calls or emails, they not only ask about the humans in the house but also the dog as well.
The dog obviously has many rules and is well trained so its not like he has free reign of the house and sleeps in a crate at night. But he is loved and part of our group. Since I work from home, he is never left alone for more than a couple hours tops.
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