As a dog owner i can genuinely say Dogs are mans best friend. Pets just want love and attention so it is our job to make their lives as wonderful as possible. Taking long walks not only means letting them go potty it is a chance to show them places they have never been. Dogs need excersise as do we and i wont hesistate to make sure a dog is strong enough to walk even in old age. If a puppy wants to play fetch well then why not toss a ball around with them ir is their idea of playtime and they diserve to have that time with us. Dogs are a mans best friend and surely they are my friend too, Thank you.