I've been a dog owner twice, once when I was younger and didn't fully understand the care needed for a dog, then when I was much older. With my second dog, a rat terrier, I looked after all her needs: feeding, walking, training, playtime, and vet appointments. Additionally, I worked at a shelter as a dog walker for about a year and really saw the attention dogs crave. Over the past three years (along with a friend who does part-time dog/ house sitting), I got re-exposed to working with dogs and realized how much I value their company and affection.