I've owned and trained dogs big and small since I was nine, my first dog was a handsome Golden retriever/ Labrador mix his name was sparky and I will never forget him. I believe dogs are like children that stay in that wonderful exploring "keep-you-on-your-toes" age, with out the going off to college stage. I currently have two boys, Jaxsen my loud energetic two year old that ive had since he was 4 months, and Maxwell a Silky terrier sweetheart my mothers friend picked up from the humane society. I love them both like children.