I can't say enough good things about Maia and our little dog. Melanie said most of it in her review! Before we got our Puppy Maia sent us a book about puppies that we read and took to heart. It was so helpful. Our puppy is one of her Shichon and we are absolutely pleased with her. She is friendly to all she meets, smart and does well with our grand daughter. She is a wonderful addition to our family. We love, love, love her... And did I say she was extremely soft and cuddly? I highly recommend Maia and her dogs.