Having grown up with dogs all my life, I’ve raised family dogs (from Jack Russell’s, springer spaniels, labradors, schnauzers and corgis) as well as gun dogs from puppies to maturity. I lived with my blind Jack Russell from 7wks to 14yrs, I now live with my 10yrs old, well mannered and sociable Siberian Husky. We love our walks (approx. 5-8 miles a day) and feel that any dog accompanying us on walks is well mannered, has a good recall and likes an adventure! Xavier accompanies me to nearly all places, with the exception of the weekly supermarket visit. I’m always looking for varied environments to walk e.g. forests, beaches, and also walk in our local park. I have a small and secure paved garden where Xavier likes to rest after walks, and sunbathe. We also have drives out to explore new walking areas and adventure places where he gets the opportunity to run free. I always make sure there is an element of ‘on lead’ time for Xavier to understand it’s not always about how much ground he can cover, it’s about behaviour in certain places e.g roads, car parks etc. My approach to training my dogs has always been one of mutual respect, and trust. I have never, and continue not to walk with treats, but there’s always lots of encouragement and cuddles for good behaviour! Xavier gets his treats at home and after a meal for good behaviour, the respect he’s given me during the day, and a close to his eating for the day. We have a wonderful mutually respectful, loving and caring relationship - he’s my buddy!