I have owned, raised, and loved dogs since I was a kid. I was the rebel who went out and adopted an adorable puppy when my SO was at work, despite him saying we didn't need one. I help run an online web group that my sister created (with now over 17,000 members!), dedicated to finding dogs and other pets a loving forever home. Additionally, I have taken pet obedience courses to not only teach my sweet Bella girl, but myself as well. (Because I don't like to hear myself bark, either!)