I have had at least one dog , and as many as three as part of the family for over 50 years . I currently have a Dachshund-Chihuahua mix that is 15 years old . I believe people should do what they like as a job and it seems a lot less like work . That's what makes this the perfect job for me , I get to do what I like to do , and help people at the same time . I'm a 55 year old male , married for over 30 years . I am not a partier , my idea of fun is taking the dog ( and the wife ) on a long walk at one of the local parks .