Our previous labs spent the night on the bed with us. Scout sleeps on the couch or in her crate, but we have a set morning routine.
I get up about 4am, start the coffee maker and greet Scout. She follows me back into the bedroom, gets up on the bed and the Mrs and I and we give and get some good doggie loving. It's a great way to start the day!
When that's over, we fix our coffee and feed Scout. If we don't give her a dental chew as soon as she's finished, the little runt reads us the riot act!
I didn't really want another dog after having to put our last two down at 12-13 years old, but now I'm glad we have her. She's turned into a really good companion!