Elissa is great with our dogs. She will acknowledge the dogs first and puts them and their needs above all else. She spends time to get to know the dog, she will learn what their speed and abilities before they even start their time together. We have one slow walker and one major sniff every blade of grass and she accommodates them both equally. She is also checks the weather (temperature & chance of rain) before even deciding what plans she will make with the dogs. She will also just spend time sitting and cuddling the dogs and makes sure they are all set before she leaves them.