My dogs have always been part of my family, they are my children. They are allowed on furniture but not kids. My dogs also like going to the nearby park for their daily exercise. They ride in my car and I do not believe in cages. They sleep in a comfy bed with a warm blanket. Their food and water is accessible to them at their want/need I treat puppies and dogs like human beings. They are very loyal animals that can sense happiness or sadness and other emotions. I don’t have house alarms because my small terrier Molly will bark to alert me if she senses any stranger danger near by. I adopted Molly from palm valley animal shelter three years ago. Paws up