I have an inside old dog that is high energy, she goes on many walks plays fetch and my kids love to pet her and are not mean to her. So your baby will have a playmate. I grew up with at least four dogs at a time. I've given dogs shots before and know how to give them meds if they take any. I love to cuddle and brush the fur babies as well. I am home full-time with my two kids. My dogs water and food bowls are never empty! We have four dogs, three of them are outside most of the time, but each one of our babies has been a rescue. My house is clean and not cluttered so they can roam free inside.