I feel like I have a connection to dogs. I find myself looking foward to loving and spending time with dogs than I do my family and friends. I think all dogs deserve at least one good walk per day and should never be left alone overnight. When I was away for 2 weeks on a cruise that I dreaded doing since I knew I would not see my golden for a while, my sister stayed with her and it made me feel so much better. I had many dogs in the past including two black labs from the same litter. they were the best dogs. I dog sat for a beagle and he loved to come over because his owner never walked him and I did and he loved it.