I treat every pet like he or she is my own. I am very affectionate with them and also am very good at training. I like to hike and go to dog parks with them if appropriate. I think that if I could say I had a "special skill" it is that dogs really respond to me. They are at ease and comfortable around me as I am around them. I have taken care of dogs both in my home and in their owner's homes. I'm very careful about catering to each and every dogs needs. My dog happens to be a piece of work and too smart for her own good so I am very familiar with extremely smart breeds! My dog is a very active breed so I make sure to give her a rigorous exercise for at least 2 hours a day with hikes, beach trips, dog parks, and plenty of walks. And when we are not outside playing we are playing with toys in my living room!