I have enjoyed being in the company of dogs my entire life. I grew up on a micro-farm in the SF Bay Area and personally raised numerous dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, horses, sheep, chickens, turkeys, etc, etc. I nearly learned how to ride a horse before I knew how to walk. I have a pretty deep connection to animals, and typically find it easy to keep them calm. It seems like most animals naturally gravitate toward me, and feel safe in my presence. I own a young dog, Tilly, who absolutely loves sharing her home with other friendly doggos. Even dogs that are typically not interested in other dogs seem to enjoy her... It is important to me to keep my dogs in a safe environment and to keep them fulfilled (exercise/food/mental stimulation)...a calm dog is a happy dog. Therefore I am an extremely responsible and proactive dog owner/watcher.