We always had dogs in our house when I was a child. After I went away to college, my parents still had a dog and I loved seeing him when I came home on breaks. As an adult, I had two toy poodles. Eventually I was left without a dog :( Now, I live in a house where there are no animals. I'm retired and available full time. I love spending time with dogs, loving them, caring for them, petting them, talking to them, taking them for walks, making sure they have food as needed and always have fresh water, and grooming them as requested/needed. My philosophy: "dogs are people too" :) I love walking in neighborhoods, parks, dogs parks where available, playing catch/fetch with a ball or their favorite toy, and tending to any special needs your dog(s) may have :)