history: My 8 year old German Shepherd had hip dysplasia.  He was my best friend.  I loved him so much I love dogs as well. They truly are man's best friend. ive had one dogg that I love_comma_ but since she did its been hard to love again. It's very hard to train them from a puppy.  Older dogs know just how to love without being so overeager and annoying
current: yeah she was an older family dog.
next: Ours was a family yard dog. He had the entire backyard as his domain. You should have seen him strut his stuff lol