I have a had several dogs in my growing up, I have had all ages of dogs in our family. I just finished in Guide Dog Training with our yellow lab. She is 2 years old now. she was retired on medical leave. I also have a horse that my dogs love. We go for a lot hikes and walks here in Simi Valley. We go swimming in our pool. I spend a lot of time playing ball and fetch with my dogs. I take them to the dog park a lot . I will love your dogs the way I love my dogs. They are family!!!!