When does someone stop being a novice and start being experienced?

Does owning a Yorkie for 15 years suddenly make someone capable of owning say a Husky?

I think a lot of it comes down to the individual dog, and the character of the owner.

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I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
just enough to bring you down