My entire life my family has had dogs in our home. I grew up in the south and I always take my cocker spaniel out for long runs in fields when I'm home. When I am back home I am constantly taking dogs around the neighborhood and playing with them. I get a lot of joy of being around dogs and playing with them. They are some of natures best creations, even in college my roommates and I had a dog in our house. People have no idea how hard it is to have a dog in college but we were able to manage. I would take the dog for long runs around the campus quad before he wanted to start walking. After when I would get home the dog was tired and worn out and ready for bed. Dogs are the best!