I've had dogs in my household for the majority of my life. I find them to be great companion beasts, and while I love playing and hanging out with them, I can also handle their attitudes and misbehavior. I am also strongly against physically disciplining dogs. I can walk them, pick up their dookies, feed them, bathe them, tie bandanas on them, play tug of war, cuddle with them, and make them jump through rings of fire (not really).