As the daughter of a dog mom, my entire life I’ve grown up with dogs of different breeds. As I became older my brother and I were deemed responsible enough to care for my two dogs (a golden retriever mixed with chow chow and an american akita) during the day while my parents went to work. These tasks were sending the dogs on potty breaks and 24/7 cuddles. We would also keep an eye on the akita’s hyperness especially after feeding time, because she’s a big dog we were afraid of bloating which can be fatal for dogs. Eventually, we got a new puppy (corgi) when I was 15, and would feed all 3 dogs when my stepdad or mom weren’t home to feed them. Unfortunately, the corgi ended up with some medical problems so we bought him special food, and have to make sure he doesn’t jump from high places to ensure he doesn’t break his spine and become paralyzed (from having a long back and short legs). The golden retriever was also a senior dog, so I’d always make sure to give him extra love and would always make him feel included whenever I played with the other two. I would also take the corgi out on walks around the neighborhood.