According to worldpopulationreview.com, 58.3% of households in Idaho own a dog, and in a small, family-orientated town such as Rexburg, dogs are more than just companions; they're part of the family.

The stories below highlight how deeply dog owners incorporate their pets into daily life, explaining the time, care, and affection they devote to their four-legged companions.

"When you're this adorable, you have the right to get carried anywhere—just ask Chulo!" said Rachel.

Meet Chulo, the charming, little Chihuahua who loves sleep, hand-fed meals and exciting moments of playtime with his cat friend. His owner, Rachel, explains that he is not too in love with being left alone for a long period of time, but he would rather spend his time playing or looking out the window. Chulo's easygoing nature and peculiar habits make him a one-of-a-kind little pup!

Meet Millie, the energetic Australian Shepherd pup who is crate-trained, loves fetch and is already winning hearts. Her owners, Thomas and Kenzie, are working extra hard to train her into the perfect hiking companion—even if she would rather run in circles around them as of right now.

Between Thomas' study sessions and the night shifts Kenzie works, the married couple is determined to make Millie the best adventure pup there is by going to the park at least once a day, incorporating a training session and throwing her favorite tennis ball toy.

Meet Mocha, a five-month-old Australian Shepherd who loves stuffed animals—especially his favorite stuffed bunny.

"Mocha's typical days are normally filled with adventures, snuggles, and plenty of bunny-shaped toys," said Hannah, Mocha's owner. "Life with this cute little pup boy [is] never boring."

Day by day, Mocha is learning to be a herder, but he enjoys being outside and staying on his paws. With a doggy door for a way into the backyard, daily walks and eating habits that include dry and wet food, even a boiled egg every night, he is living the life that he deserves.

Meet Scout, a one-year-old Cowboy Corgi with a passion to give and an obsession for playing fetch. His owner, Allie, loves to keep him active with walks every morning, active ball games later in the day and sufficient training to help him manage his excitement around others and playtime. This duo will never slow down.

Scout loves to sleep in his kennel (shout out to all of that shedding) and is usually only left alone for a couple of hours—however, he is still a well-behaved boy. Even if he is chasing his sticks or making his way to the veggie scraps, Scout is living a well-deserved, fast-paced pup life.