Eric,
Dogs seem to have their favorite "stuff" that they tend to play & sleep with.

When we would go on any trips whether it be camping or cross country,our dog,Luvvy,would always have her bag of "stuff" to go along.

Dogs/pets make a house a home.

When ours passed away about 20 yrs ago,it darn well nearly killed me. Cannot go through that again...…….ever.

Wayne