Raised with a dog as part of our family. My kids raised the same. Love to walk, but not alone. Dogs are loyal and very therapeutic and protective. I am retired and our mobile home park does not allow dogs in most areas of park. I don't believe in dogs being kept outside the home at night or in bad weather. My childhood dog, Queenie used to follow us from home to our friends homes, then she would go home. Made sure we were in a safe place instinctively!