I am caring but firm with dogs . All of the dogs I have owned in my life see me as the leader and never stray far from my side . They know I love them and they respond with love and and a undying devotion to me. My dogs including my current dog all go to the bathroom on command . This helps if we leave for a while and we know their bladder is empty. I believe dogs are a part of the family and are treated that way . I do not respect people who kennel their dogs and leave them outside all the time , they should not be allowed to have a dog at all. I believe I will see all the dogs I have owned in heaven.