I have had dogs all my life & can’t imagine coming home & not having a sweet face & wagging tail at my door welcoming me! I have had several dogs which I took to dog obedience class. Most of my dogs did well. My Plott hound is a little stubborn but he is still young & will get it eventually. I prefer my fenced yard over a dog park because there is less chance of another dog injuring my dog. I also don’t trust other people being responsible pet owners & obeying all the rules of the dog park. I love to take my dog on nice long walks to break-up the monotony. I have much more patience with dogs than people! Truth is I prefer dogs to people! The only dog I will not take care of is a German Shepard.