Besides the basics of just loving a loyal animal; Caring for them is like taking care of a child in my opinion. I have grown up with taking care of dogs from a little shitzu to full breed of a Australian Shepherd! I take of them with loyalty and companionship. I've pet watched and walked dogs as long as I can remember. Not only do dogs look up to you for love, attention and loyalty, but I believe the dogs look up to you as a family member. This is how they should be treated, not just as a pet, but as someone to look after and to care for through whatever emotion. Like I said before, dogs are like my own child to care for!