We've adapted our lifestyle around our dog! OK... when the kids were little, we never let the kids drive anything in our lives. We were "Mom and Dad!" They went and did it "our way" or they just went 'without'!
But now that the kids are gone, well.... our lifestyle has definately been wrapped around our doggie's little paw!
Bottom line. If the dog cannot go with us, we just don't go! Period! We've purchase dog carriers, dog strollers, even a baby stroller, so we can take the dog into places that frown on pets. If contained in a stroller or a carrier, most companies, businesses, don't mind. But we do run into some places were the dog simply is not allowed. When that happens, we just don't patronize them. It's just that simple. We never leave the dog alone in the camper. Does this take some planning and fore-thought! Yup! We are our dog's entire world. If we are not with him, his world just fell apart. What kind of vacation is that for the little guy? HUM?