Merlin used to go with us, but he is just a stay at home type of guy. He likes to go to the bank about 3 blocks and thats it, why too nervious paces the whole time. He thinks he has to be here to protect the house and shop. He would drives us crazy to go any distance. We have a neighbor( who he adores and she spoils him rotten) thats comes and lets him out and changes radio or tv for him every couple hours.