I grew up with four dogs at the same time (two of them were German Sheppard). They were my best inseparable friends. Speaking the truth, I love all kind of animals. After I had my own kids we always had a pet - dogs or cats. I believe it is important for a child to socialize with pets and learn to have the responsibility to take care of them. I do not have a professional pet care experience. On the other hand, I am patient and affectionate. I have never met a dog or a cat that did not like me and did not become my friend. I also believe that you can develop technical skills, but you cannot change or disguise the personality. It is something the pets are expert to feel and detect: a good human nature.