I have had all sorts of animals, especially large dogs, my whole life. My (5) children have also always grown up with a large dog in the home. I have had experiences with everything from puppies to senior dogs, and also those in special circumstances (like severe dietary meeds) or who require administration of medications. My oldest daughter wants to start her own dog walking + sitting business, and another of my girls wants to be a vet when she grows up. This seems like a good way for us to make a little extra money on the side, get our "fix" of dog snuggles, and get the kids' toes wet with working towards these "job" goals, while giving them more experiences (under adult supervision, of course!) to foster their responsibility while we work together caring for your fur baby(ies)!