I've been learning about dogs my entire life, all of my dogs have been with me from infancy to old age. Never sick and always happy. My daughter who helps me has worked with pets professionally for years. I work from home and I can work with my computer in the backyard while the dogs play. I Have plenty of time for a pet's needs I have a fenced backyard with half an acre to enjoy and no neighbors in the back with a screened porch and a finished basement .