Ruggiero does point out that a volcano-shaped toy isn’t the easiest thing to pack in carry-on luggage ... The Frisco Travel Pillow Dog Mat Bed is a portable solution to do just that.

It gets a little more difficult when they start doing things like packing their toys in your suitcase, though. One dog mom had to face ... her mom was trying to pack for a trip.

Call it a fanny pack, a belt bag, bum bag ... and I use it for everything from daily walks with my dog to long travel days. I love how it molds to my body and feels like it’s barely there ...