I started out taking a kitten home with me. She was my baby and our friendship lasted for 17 years. Finally got married and had three children..Aftet that I stayed away from pets . Somehow Got a little mutt half dauschound and half black lab. She was adorable,a miniature black lab with little short legs. She was my first dog . I grate trained her just like all my other two Golden. For sleepovers I require grates.. I have a huge backyard that’s fenced and encompasses five neighbors yards. It’s all grass with couple of trees, bushes, rocks, lots of play area. I also have kiddie pools for my mellow Golden and my granpaw who’s a Golden hyper puppy. They’re so different. I love them