We travel with a 45 pound, 14 year old English setter. After our last trip, she didn't want to get off the RV when we got home. She has more time with both my wife and I while on RV trips. We also try to stay at parks that have dog runs so she can get tired before we leave her in the RV and we take her when we get back. When we are on the road, we use a dog harness attached to the couch seat belt. This is safer and forces her to settle down on the road. We also leave some noise on (radio, TV, etc) while she is alone and close our shades.