I have grown up with dogs, had them my whole entire life. I now have my own house with my family. We have not yet purchased a dog to fit our own family, but my kids adore all animals especially dogs! I only work 3 mornings a week 8-12pm and I am home all other times! My youngest daughter (3 yrs old) loves dogs and keeps asking for one of her own. My two older kids (my stepsons ages 10 and 12) are in school everyday but also love animals!! I will treat any dog like it is my own! I am very active, I always go outside everyday for a run, so I also don't mind taking the dog with me to get exercise