Whatever information you can share about your pet's needs and preferences will be helpful. The pet will communicate with me, as well, but English is much easier to understand than dog or cat language.

10 minutes of sniffing is like an hour of reading. At the beginning of walks, I allow dogs to Knouff. Everything that catches their attention. The dog always settles into a good walking pace eventually. Learning new tricks is hyper-stimulating for a dog's mind. They actually enjoy the process and feel good about their learning. If I spend a few days with a dog, they'll learn a new trick. Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer, used to always say "exercise, discipline, affection." Regardless of how you feel about his methods, "exercise, discipline, affection." makes dogs happy. The discipline part can be learning a new command, learning to walk without pulling the leash, or just being content until dinner and affection. I get dogs and dogs get me. Cats, too, but they're a whole different animal, literally!