I have lived with animals my entire life. We live in the country on over an acre of fully fenced doggy heaven and we are close to walking and hiking trails. I worked at a vet clinic boarding facility in my early 20's. My family currently has 2 dogs (45lbs & 130lbs) and 3 shop cats. My kids are 6 and 8. They have been around a large range of dog temperaments which has created an amazing ability to read dogs well. They understand and know when a dog needs space, or when they need love. I am a teacher and home all summer. We spend a lot of time on Centennial trail and Lord Hill Park. Our dogs aren't just pets they're members of our family. They sleep in our beds and go for car rides when ever they can.