I have had dogs and cats my entire life...both pure breeds and "rescues". I have gotten to the point where I can "read" their minds.... I have dog sat both my kid's dogs (a pit bull named Luna and a combination husky/boxer mix named Wade) and I treat them the same as I treat my human kids :) They never lack love, attention, discipline (gentle) when necessary and hugs and kisses (always....I can't help myself ....) I have sworn more than once that my dogs (and cats) have helped me keep my sanity and been there for me when no one else was..they are my my heart and soul. Before my Jack Russell passed away, I kept him alive (and happy) for 8 months by providing his dialysis routine myself. Until recently I was also a patient advocate for 2 hours at a major hospital and won 2 awards for going above and beyond for my patients. Your dogs or cats would be "my patients" and their excellent care and happiness is my only concern. If you try me once with your fur babies you will never go elsewhere..that's a promise ....