Dogs in America get more affection than women in most Third World countries.

Just being with dogs, I learned their ways and began to appreciate things from their point of view.

You cannot "love" a dog out of her bad behavior, just as you can't "love" a criminal into stopping his crimes.

My kids are around pit bulls every day. In the ’70s they blamed Dobermans, in the ’80s they blamed German Shepherds, in the ’90s they blamed the Rottweiler. Now they blame the Pit Bull.

People with strong breeds are trying to be in control because their dog is labeled as aggressive or dangerous. That tells us how ignorant we are even though we love dogs.

The funny thing is, when a Harley-Davidson guy full of tattoos comes out with a Maltese, they're trying to soften themselves out. When a very soft, single lady with a tailored look comes out with a Rottweiler, she’s looking for protection, for strength. Society automatically views the guy as too strong so he brings a Maltese. It's just a natural way to balance your situation. It really depends.

I have always been honest with my fans, which means being open about any struggles I have had along the way.