I have 2 dogs, they have a huge yard to run around in, they have plenty of toys, I go outside to play fetch with them, they know basic commands like sit, lay down and shake. I give them treats to know there good behavior. I feed them twice a day and bathe my own animals. They are very loved by everyone in the house. There are no young children in my house. Before the 2 dogs that I have now, I've had 1 other dog and he passed away. He was a beagle mix. My dogs now are a harriet beagle and a black lab. I have experience with little dogs as well. I just recently house sat at my grandparents house with their 3 small chiwawas.