I have grown up with dogs in the house. Mostly small dogs. My family currently has a Boston Terrier and a Carine/Yorkie Terrier. We have also had a chihuahua in the past. My mom has her own pet-sitting business back in the Youngstown/Warren area. I currently own a cat and have had him for the past two years. I would have loved to have a dog, but living in an apartment, being single, and my work schedule, I knew it would not be fair to do that to a dog. As far as big dogs, I have had some experience with German Shepards and Belgian Malinois. I love dogs, cats now that I have one. I also love being active and getting outdoors. This would give me a chance to do both.