You're dog is your best friend, but sometimes they have to stay. I grew up raising dogs that came from various backgrounds. I have lots of experience in training (behavioral and tricks). I have two dogs. Lucy(6), rescued at 18 months, loves to jump through hoops, chase her tail & best of all dance for her eye boogers. Kitty Kitty(9), raised from 4 weeks, as long as he has butt scratches and a full belly he's happy.