Since i was 15 (5 years) I have adopted dogs from uncaring homes and shelters, groomed and cared for them. The change I've seen in some of the dogs i have took in and cared for were astounding. Taking care of my own dogs gave me the skills to stay outside and play with them for a long period of time, spoiling them, teaching them amazing tricks, getting some dogs to even howl when they need something. I live in an area with a big park and field right next to my house, I usually just run the whole field with them to get some energy out. My dogs were very well behaved and i believe its because the way i raised and took good care of them.