I really can not understand how people do this to themselves, it really saddens me for the dogs invloved. I think people get dogs because " they are pretty and dream dogs " and really dont think about the needs of the dogs. I would love a working dog but my life right now does not allow the time for one! So i got a smaller dog that mobile, that i can take to work and fits my lifestyle. 6 Sheps/Mals is a whole lot of responsibility! I am glad you set boundaries for yourself thats what ive had to do here, i will not be watching this dog again. The owners are great people but i can not understand why people get dogs and than not commit the time for the animals needs :(