I grew up with two chocolate labs, Taz and Cocoa. Taz was my guardian angel until I was ten years old. Cocoa was my first puppy, and I was fully responsible for her feeding, walking and training. I was so proud that I taught her how to sit, stay, roll over and shake by the time she was 8 months old! I am still a dog person at heart, even though I am a proud cat mom. Kyle (the cat) does act suspiciously like a dog though... I have helped dog-sit family friends' pets, including a miniature poodle and a pug, both of which needed medication administered.