Animals gravitate toward me because they know I respect them but also guide them. Just last night a group of people were chasing their dog to get her back in the car. I stopped to help and as soon as I called her name she came right over to me. I have watched a friend of mine train her dogs and know that communication with the dog is about keeping consistent in communication. Dogs want to please - it's in their nature as a pack member. I am really good at picking up clues as to what the dog needs like you would have to do for babies. Their facial expressions say a lot. I work from home and so am available to attend to their every need. I have a rolling office and so can work from anywhere. I work from home and need breaks! I love having a dog to go for walks with me! I have a large back yard but do not leave pups outside unattended. I will take them to Mueller for a run around the lake or if I'm short on time I go to the middle school just up the road for a good run. Tomlinson's is close by and I believe strongly in giving animals the food they need to keep them healthy. I have a water dish that constantly circulates water and only put purified water in the dish. Although dogs tend to drink whatever water they find ha ha! I have a fenced yard and live on a street in a neighborhood rather than on a busy street. During rush hour there is a bit more traffic but nothing overwhelming. I have soft coverings on all my furniture so fur babies feel right at home. Somewhere on my page it says crate is required - I'm trying to edit that but cannot find it! Crates are NOT required.