I have always had pets growing up. I trained all the animals in my yard and house. I rode horses and became a horse trainer. I lived on a 172 acre horse farm with my 5 horses and 2 dogs. I use to breed Labrador Retrievers. I have rescued 2 dogs from the pound. Best decision I ever made. I work with my friends and neighbors to help them with their animals habits and behaviors. I live at the beach now but wish I had a farm again. I love animals more than people sometimes. Animals keep me young and it's great exercise to walk your dogs. I am a teacher and use to have many animals in my classroom. It is sad that all children don't own a pet.