I have had dogs my entire life. My current dog is a average sized flat retriever that loves to play with other dogs but is fairly calm and very sweet. I live a fairly active lifestyle, so any doggie guests will get plenty of exercise and long walks or runs are no problem. My current home has a fully fenced back yard with mostly grass. I have cared for puppies as well as older dogs and have an abundance of patience for both. I am currently a college student and therefore I am used to sticking to any schedule a dog may require. While my family does have a 5 year old, she is very used to dogs and has the same passion I do for them.