I'm a full time dog and cat mom to one pit bull and two tuxedo cats (all rescues). Bluey was a mess when I adopted him at 4 months so I've dealt with everything from pneumonia, to mange, to ear infections, bacterial infections and potty training. He also had food aggression but after a lot of work, time, and trust he's pretty much 100% trusting of people at his food bowl now. Bluey is my best friend and we have a lot of fun together and I make sure he's exercised often - walks, jogs, trips to the park are so important. Initially he was a big effort but I wouldn't change a thing and I would show the same attention and care to your pet!