Just last week I was swimming in the lake with a friends dog, we played ball for hrs, and raced to catch it, I won a few times. Best part of my day! I have been around animals for most of my life. My family cared for four dogs in our home for over ten years. Animals seem to trust me. I understand what pets mean to their owners, and vice versa, I value that bond. I'm a creative person, and passionate about what I do. To me, dogs are friends, new personalities that deserve respect, and all the love and play they can get. When we had our four dogs, we also had two cats. All six were inside animals. Along with that group, we had up to six chickens living in our backyard. Our dogs could be around them without incident. A very unique and wonderful experience.