Growing up we had a beagle/hound mix who had tons of energy and loved chasing squirrels. Additionally, I previously owned a husky, who I got when he was only 4 months old. I've also dog sat for my neighbors dogs growing up, both of which were chocolate labs, since they were puppies. When I moved back to Denver, my roomate/landlord had a dog who I cared for daily when she needed help as well as for long periods of time when she was out of town (lived with her for two years). Her best friend also had a pet care business which I occasionally helped out with, again as needed.