I have two large dogs (or small horses, depending on who you ask!). They are Shepherd/Lab mixes and demand plenty of space to run and exercise. Thankfully I have a large fenced in yard and they have ample space to run and play. However, due to their size and high energy, it simply is not feasible to let them in the house. I feel guilty at time because my smaller dogs get to come inside and love snuggling on the couch after a romp in the yard. However, my guilt is somewhat relieved by the use of outdoor dog beds. My large outside dogs love laying on these in the shade on a hot day. In the winter, I put the dog beds inside their dog houses and they spend a lot of their time there snug and comfy on the beds.