I have a 9 month rescue comPAWnion named Ozzy, and he's one of the best thing that's happened to me this year. With his smartness & with my patience, we accomplished the oddest thing. I didn't want to have scratch marks on my backyards door, & Ozzy didn't want to loose his daily treats. So, I was able to teach Ozzy how to use a door bell to go in & out of the house when he needs to go potty. I taught him how to sit, spin, paw, down & still learning till this day! He's also been desensitized to baths, nail trimming, blow drying, & grooming by yours truly. I believe in a high quality of life for our comPAWnions because they're part of the family & needs to be taken care of as you would a human. They're not just pets, they're family.