I grew up with dogs -- a Lab and an Australian shepherd -- and absolutely love them!! Living in Santa Monica is the best for the dogs because they get tons of exercise and lots of dog treats from the businesses on Montana Ave. My current dog is a 6 year old Lab rescue that still acts like a puppy...and he's great with other dogs (as long as they're friendly:). I have an office nearby where conduct my practice (I work with pets as well). Currently, I am home much of the time after having finished a master's degree and am now studying for a licensing exam, which makes it the perfect environment for your dog to be looked after and cared for and loved!