Have had dogs since 2009 back home in illinois, just adopted a dog 3 months ago out here in arizona. Love taking dogs for walks, playing with them and keeping them entertained. I also try to keep my dogs disciplined so that they are not getting out of control and keeping them calm, for example; il try to keep them distracted with a toy or bone if they are barking at another dog or someone. My current dog is not too fond of the younger kids next door to us, so i try not to let my dog see them but if my dog does see them i try to just play with my dog in the backyard to keep him distracted.