I have owned dogs my entire life and have always had a way with them. I very much understand their needs and what value they add to our lives. Throughout my life people have referred to me as the a dog whisperer because I seem to have an ability to find connection to them in a short period of time. My beloved dog had a major stroke when she was 5 and I nursed her back to health one day at a time until she was able to live a somewhat mobile life but filled with love. I learned a lot from the experience and from her! I would care for your dog as if they were my own, just because I love them that much.