We got our first family dog Kobe in 2001. Trained him using positive conditioning to do all of the typical things you would want a furry family member to do. He also learned how to lick vs bite food, knock on the door to go out, and go to get other family members in the house by name. Teddy joined the family in 2011, and I have done obedience training with him as well. Pet care is a daily activity because my sister's pup lives with us. I work from home, so pets have direct supervision the majority of the day. Along with feeding, I walk pets in my care 4 times a day (morning, early afternoon, late afternoon, bedtime). There is a nice size backyard here for them to graze. I also bathe pups.