I've had dogs since I was a child. With my own after getting married I always took training because they were all puppies. Love to have one again but travel a lot now being a retired person. I would of course want to meet the dog before a commitment to make sure we get along well and learn their background. Exercise is important to me at this point in my life. No matter what they would be walked on a regular basis. I also have very good luck with training and behaving for dogs. Large dogs are my preference but all kinds are acceptable. Cute little ones are also sweet and fun. I lost my lab a few years back and wish to be back in that world.