My mother was a dog trainer and later did some breeding. I have been around dogs my whole life. I had a golden collie mix for 11 years, from puppy to passing. When my preteen daughter became lonely, I got her a dog and saw instant results. Dogs are more than our friends; they seem to read our emotions and provide much needed companionship and comfort. I will treat your dog as my own. My daughters love to play with visiting pups as well.