I grew up on a farm with a pack of both inside and outside dogs since basically birth. Multiple friends come to me when going out of town to take care of their animals (cats, snakes, crabs, etc.) because they know my love and respect for all living creatures. On a personal level I believe a person without pets/companion animals is missing out on one of the most basic parts of being a human. We should all know the love of a pet. I have never gone more than a few months without a pet and can't imagine life without these wonderful animals. Mine are trained in German as well as hand signals, and are family to me. Let me be your pet's new favorite buddy.