I had pets off and on growing up. My parents had two dogs when I was born, but had to get rid of them two years later when my brother was born., so I don't remember too much about them. We got the first dog I remember owning when I was 14, and she is still alive almost 13 years later!! The first pets that were my responibilty, were the fish I got when I was in college, and still have 4 years later, surviving the move home from college, into my aprtment, and into my husband's house. Sadie (16 months) and Cincy (5 months) are the first dogs I have really attempted to raise/train. So far, I think we are doing well....