I think honesty is the best policy, so if your dog is dog aggressive or leash reactive, I do not have an issue handling them (I do so in my job everyday), but I would like to know before hand so I can properly plot our walking routes or activities. I am fairly small, so knowing how your dog behaves on a leash is important too. I am happy to work on pulling or similar behaviors, though. I do not expect any dog to be a perfect leash walker all the time! I prefer not to use flexi-leads due to the lack of control it gives me, particularly with large dogs, but I can also provide my own leash. I am familiar with gentle leaders and easy walk harnesses. I own two large "dangerous" breed dogs, so I am definitely capable of fielding the questions that come with "dangerous" dogs when you have them out for walks, and I have a definite passion for those breeds.

I absolutely love dog training and owning two large breed dogs I understand the importance of well done, positive reinforcement based training. I am happy to walk any and everywhere from around the neighborhood to a local park. I own an SUV that is already doggie-ready so its not a issue to travel to a dog park or walking trail. I use treats on walks to reward behaviors like waiting at a crosswalk or walking on a loose leash. I think the mental stimulation that training provides is an under-utilized tool for burning off energy, but I am totally game for a long game of fetch in a yard!