Studies have shown that dogs left alone soon become bored and this results in destructive behavior, incessant barking, lethargy and other undesirable traits. A convenient day-care facility operated by people experienced in the field of animal care is just the solution to these problems. Dog owners today are unique; they view the dog as a member of the family. They have broken out of the previous mold of dog ownership in which the dog slept under the porch or slept in the dog house in the back yard. Most pets today sleep with their owner, and if the owners are honest about it, the dog gets the larger portion of the bed.