Generally my dog is a dog, a well treated and much loved member of the family, but if the Mrs. and the midgets go out of town he becomes my drinking buddy. I will put a small bowl of beer down for him and whatever I am having for dinner that night he gets in equal measure. Hell, I have grilled a $15 rib-eye complete with sauteed mushrooms for him. After dinner he will come lay by my side as we watch whatever sporting event is on that night. I know its not good for him but hey, it only happens a few times a year and everyone needs to be spoiled once in a while. The remainder of the year he is my 3 year old's partner in crime and running buddy.