They say I love my dogs how my mom does and I've always said she loved hers but more than she loved us lol. I have two babies that are spoiled rotten and question if they are even dogs! I'd treat your baby the exact same way! I have two dogs currently but have raised and cared for several animals as I grew up. I enjoy playing with the playful ones and cuddling with the lovey ones! I am one of those people that consider the dogs in terms of their comfort, needs, attention, and health. I don't mind kennel trained but I likely wouldn't utilize kennels unless I left the home, unless you request kennel time, or for corrective action. Mine are both kennel trained but we rarely use it!