I have two dogs of my own but since I am currently in college they stay with parents. When I go back home I take them to hikes, dog beaches, dog parks, doggy events, and very long walks. When we are home we lay in the grass or they join me in the garage to help me paint. I have taken care of two senior dogs and raised three puppies. Two of the puppies became the senior dogs. The breeds of the senior dogs was a German Shepherd mix and a Chihuahua mix. The third puppy just turned a year old and we do not know what she is mixed with but we love her anyways. I love the energy that dogs rub off on people and this probably why we always have two dogs at home. They give you the energy to keep climbing the mountain and to keep moving forward. I miss my babies.