I have been a dog owner since I was a child. I have had dogs ranging from Chihuahuas to Huskies. All of my dogs have been some form of rescues. Even while driving a semi I had one ore two Chihuahua's with me. They are a comfort and I love to make them happy. I do not hit my animals. If they cause problems I use hand gestures and voice commands. My dogs go outside several times a day, in a very large back yard.