I have had family dog for a good portion of my life. At a young age, I was taught to take care of our Bichon, Buddy. (We had him since he was 3 months, and he is now 13 years old.) I have always, and still do, call him my brother because he was just a part of the family. I was an integral part in helping Buddy get potty trained, and I even taught him a few tricks! When I got married, my husband and I couldn't wait to start our fur-baby family. After much searching, we decided to adopt a 6-year-old Bichon/Poodle mix named Lenny, who had been homeless before being surrendered. We adopted him from a a shelter on a day called "Clear the Shelters." It was the best decision we ever made because he is the love of our lives. Nothing is better than coming home to him!