I lead energetic and willful dogs to channel their energy in ways that satisfy them *and* their humans, like running next to a bike. Good dogs are often considered bad because they just have more energy than they or we know what to do with, but every dog wants to be a good dog and they can be trained. I have two Australian Shepherds, a very active and sometimes needy breed, that I've trained to do things like run beside my bike or stay out of the kitchen when we cook. When they were 1-2 years old my bicycle was the only way I could get them tired without wearing myself out too, and it's something we still enjoy. Dogs have always been a part of my home, I and my sisters each had one growing up and we took care of the washing, feeding, running, training, etc on our own as soon as we were old enough.