I have grown up with dogs my entire life: my family adopted a Samoyed named Gumba when I was young, and I grew up with him and loved him. We later adopted an older Border Collie named Doris, who gave Gumba and all of us so much life. In her twilight years she's still a great companion. I am both alert and sensitive to the needs of all dogs, as I have taken care of them my entire life. I also am a very physically active person, and will walk/run with your dog for whatever distance or time you require.