Dear Abby: One-bed trailer makes for a ruff decision

DEAR ABBY: I recently bought a small travel trailer that I use for weekend fishing trips.

My dog, "Goldie," accompanies me on these short trips and sleeps with me on the only bed in the trailer.

My wife, "Shirley," is now expecting to go on some of my fishing trips with Goldie and me.

The problem is, Goldie is used to sleeping with me, and I believe she should have first dibs on the bed since she was there first.

When I informed Shirley that she'd be sleeping in the back of the truck, she came unglued.

Now, Shirley and I are hardly speaking.

Goldie is a young Lab pup who is my very best friend, constant companion and never nags.

I think my wife is being selfish and inconsiderate, but I'd like your opinion. Am I out of line here?

- Goin' Fishin' in Midland, Texas

DEAR GOIN' FISHIN': If you are expecting sympathy from me, you're barking up the wrong tree.

You are not only out of line, but it appears that you're also in the doghouse.

A real Texas gentleman would let Shirley and Goldie share the bed while he slept in the truck, and that's what I'm urging you to do.