I have been around dogs since the 7th grade. My family owned two sassy husky/lab mixes. I also had summer sitting for my sisters lab as well as the occasional here and there night. My husband and I currently own a 2 year old Rough Collie/ German Shepard mix. I have gone to several training classes and know the basics as well as some tricks. Brinkley (my dog) is high energy, reactive, and very vocal thanks to the collie side of him. I believe in treating your fur baby just as well as you would :)