I grew up with two cats and a dachshund/beagle mix who I raised from being kitten/puppies. I lived with my sister for a year and helped take care of her two American Akitas. They were not very good with other dogs, people, and children so I learned to take caution with them on walks and read their body language. I gave them pills before and helped taking them on road trips. My sister and I fostered two dogs- one had a broken hip and was likely abused. We got her a surgery, socialized her, potty trained her, and taught her to walk before finding her a family. I also volunteered to walk dogs at an animal shelter for several months and several of these dogs could be aggressive and hyperactive. I also helped clean the cat cages there. I am used to all kinds of dogs and cats and have a calm presence with them. I have a lot of energy for walks and playing with them too.