GIG HARBOR! I love having dogs around. I am home full time and dogs are treated as family members. They are loved lots but also disciplined. We have a dog door and large fenced yard (fenced to 4') for playing. I have two small dogs of my own. My Shih Tzu came to work with me for 5 years in the city. We traveled by bus and foot to get to our jobsite. Good behavior and obedience were essential. A calm pet can be a wonderful influence to a busy office. I have always owned dogs. I have gone through training with two of them. I have also often care for friends dogs. One was a Portuguese Water Dog which we kept for 6 weeks while owner was moving from condo to home. What a treat!!