I am a father who is full of love for dogs. I was raised by parents who never owned one, but since the age of 10 I made it a top priority to have a dog in my life. Dogs just make life a whole lot better! I have been highly successful, whether it be luck or just receiving great respect from dogs, in always owning amazingly well behaved canines. I repeatedly tell my kids that if they behave remotely like Niko (our dog), then they'll always stay out of trouble ..... lol! I live in an area with hundreds of dogs (almost like a dog park with in the complex) and plenty of wide open grass fields with an amazing park next door! WOOF!....Tail-Wagger approved!