Since I've moved to Bainbridge Island I have regularly watched five of the nuttiest and sweetest dogs, they are two Bernese mountain Dogs, a greyhound, a lab and lastly a whippet. With them I have been able to learn at least some skills in handling rough housers. Not only that but I also have experience watching older dogs. I have found that for most dogs as long as you treat them kindly and with respect then they will do the same for you. So thats me and all my personal experience sitting and walking dogs for friends and family I do hope it eases any fears you might have. Also frankly, Dogs are the best plain and simple. Thank you for your interest I hope to have your patronage.