I've taken care of a half blind sweet little old lady dog. I've owned and trained many of my own furbabies. One I had for 15+years. She was intelligent and sweet and will always be missed she passed away from old age. She knew all of her basic commands and was a highly accurate jumper. I'm very active. I go for walks, short jogs, and love to swim. I grew up in a family that loves animals we have always had animals in our home. I've done minor vet care (mange care, flea allergy damage, pet weight gain problems, ect) for my own animals and some friends pets. My kids are pet safe they don't torment animals. One isn't old enough to even try. The other loves every animal she has met.