Tell me everything - you won't scare me off. Until proven otherwise, I treat all dogs as if they are reactive to outside stimuli - I work hard to stay one step ahead of any other dogs in the area, squirrels, kids, cats, whatever it may be. Having a very excitable dog myself, I know that staying alert and being an advocate for the dog means a more enjoyable walk for everyone. Does your dog pull on the leash - no problem. Do they wait until the very last minute of the walk to go to the bathroom - good to know! Do they wear shoes (but also HATE wearing their shoes?) same for my dog :) Are they allergic to bees but can't help themselves when one flies by? Any info is good info, and I can't wait to meet your pup.

I learned early on that mentally AND physically tiring out a dog is the best way to go. I love doing "find it" games where they need to sniff out treats or toys, going on long walks with interesting terrain that we can stand on, go under, sniff, etc. (depending on the dog), and general work on walking politely on a leash (although some dogs just want to play and that's alright too!). My senior dog was a plot hound mix, and his favorite activity in the last few years was using his nose to find hidden treats. He seemed so proud every time he found one!