It's been 4 years that I am around dogs. I lived with a labrador for a year and half In the US and I have kept 4 dogs since that. One akita, one shiba, one english setter and one half maltese half shih tzu. They were all different and all super cute and nice. I had great times and still do when I keep them. They were all different size and behaviors so I have experienced some challenge with them.