I use to have big mainly outdoor dogs I have had a little shih-tzu pepper for the last 7 years that I inherited when my dad passed away. he never left my side slept on the bed with me he went everywhere with me. He is was my best friend. Pepper passed at age 18 😭 Rolex - cat passed at 18 years a year later😭. I currently only have Saylor a 6 lb Havanese thats 2 years old. Saylor is definitely a velcro dog does not leave my side 🥰 I would treat your dog like my child and always have their best interest at heart! Pepper used to take 6 medications twice a day I am an expert at getting dogs to take their pills. If your dog takes meds that would be no problem. Senior dogs are my specialty. I love to take them on walks or just hang out with them.