I am an animal lover period! However dog's have always melted my heart. I've owned my Pomeranian Snookie since 2010 , he's quite energetic , I've taught him over 6 tricks , super spoiled with his favorite treats and lots of love of course! I've had lots of pet experience over the years with all sorts of animals that I owned from dog's to cats,chickens,ducks,rabbits and birds! I don't believe it requires special skills to care for these fur babies who dependnon us , but just the necessities of course such as food, water and shelter and all the love we can give them ! After all there just like us and just want to be loved and accepted as part of the family! L