Yes, this is my first dog. Boy...my life has changed. I didn't get any sleep for the first 4 months we had him. We always have to think "What about Stomper" if we want to go out...it is like having a baby! I used to sit on my butt after work and watch TV - now I am forced to walk Stomper daily and smile/laugh a heck of alot more. I wouldn't change it for the world, but did I think my yorkie would dominate my life...NO! Boy was I surprised.