I have over 20 years experience volunteering at four different Animal Humane Societies/Shelters. I have had dogs all my life and I know behaviors of these fine animals. I have a great respect and admiration for dogs, they make me happy and keep me energized. I pay 100% to my dog and nothing different to any other dog I would be sitting or walking. Dogs need love just as much as humans and they know or sense the compassion one puts toward them.