I am a dog wanter and cat owner I have experience with active, smart breeds, large and small dogs. I am a physically active person so keeping up with your buddy will not be a problem. I grew up with two border collies named Portia and Shelby, who were incredibly smart and high energy dogs. They were walked two to three times a day and enjoyed both playing fetch and snuggling. I also have experience raising kittens from very young ages, as I have two cats and work very hard to make sure they are eating the best food and staying stimulated. As a dog wanter I am constantly doing research on hypothetical future pets and am active on pet loving online communities. I even went so far as to move in to a house that backs on to a dog park with the intention of having dogs one day.