I bring my dogs everywhere I go, they're well behaved, but larger breeds (pit mix, American Bulldog). They are always on leash when I'm away from home, I keep a roll of poop bags in my pocket, I keep vet records in my truck. I camp alone and feel safer and more secure when I have my dogs with me. it's nice having a bred guard dog along everywhere I go, he'll let me know if anything is looking sketchy. As far as going places I keep their crates in the trailer, and leave the AC/heat on when I leave. Or I'll keep the truck running when I have to leave them in there. I keep a spare key in the truck for this reason.