I’ve personally cared for a dog with long term kidney problems for two and a half years of his twelve year life with me. I presently own a German Shepherd with recurring ear problems due to neglect by his former owners and he has strict dietary restrictions. I loved my chocolate lab and I love my German Shepherd and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for him. I plan to treat your dogs with that same love and affection. My German Shepherd is a dog my wife and I fostered and ultimately adopted. We determined he needed structure and discipline in order to be a balanced, well adjusted dog. We accomplished this with small things like sitting and waiting for food, sitting and waiting to go outside after the door was opened, heeling during walks, and ample amount of daily play time.