not sure about anyone else... but I treat my doggie like a baby. I call him my "diva" dog because he is so spoiled. I have a 4 year old pit bull and a 5 year old cat. Not many people do this, but my dog literally sleeps in between my husband and I. He cannot go to sleep unless he is laying against someone. My kitty.. which we call "kitty" is the complete opposite. She loves time to herself and will come to you when she wants to be loved on. I love the affection and protection that dogs and cats give. I love to walk, so im all about exercise and feel dogs need that daily to keep their bones strong and in good health. They are always to eager to please you and I feel they just deserve the love back that they give. I will not be bringing my dogs on the scheduled walks though, your dog will be the only one.