I have cared for my families dogs through the years and I have had many pets throughout my life, I am very cautious of what the dogs are doing. I currently have a small dog living with me. I am home all day. I volunteered at a dog shelter and worked with dogs with behavioral issues, helping dogs to gain their trust back in people to be adopted. While working a the shelter I learned that it does take time and patience for a dog to get comfortable around someone new especially if they were abused all their life, but it's good to let them know they still have a chance and that they deserve to be in a happy home with a loving family.