An effective communicator who has trained many large dogs that become household pets that are both great with children and with the elderly. I owned and successfully showed Chesapeake Bay retrievers for over twenty years which are lively and exuberant hunting dogs that require a firm but loving hand. i have held a score of marketing executive jobs until recent retirement that have required charismatic leadership and relationship-based persuasion skills. I play a lot of competitive tennis and remain in good shape so dog walking and exercising are welcome additions to my active life. While I have recently (October, '16) moved to Carmel Valley, I already enjoy several repeat dog training, house sitting situations and dog owner relationships. I live on Carmel Valley Ranch where I have to be very careful not to step on small white dogs!