I love dogs; I got my 6 year old male beagle who is a handful, mischievous and all but loving to all other people and dogs. I also grew up having a cocker spaniel who also was the center of our family life. I'm patient and love all dogs. Have a great understanding of their personalities. My beagle could really use a playmate or have another dog around as he loves other dogs. My daughter, 14, is good with dogs as she has a boss personality who loves other people and dogs and good at training them, and my son, 16, has a good understanding and loves dogs as well. We love to drive out to Surf Beach and have a good run, or go to the Barkin' Park next to us to socialize :-)