I have had a dog the majority of my life. I've had an energetic springer spaniel and a lazy golden retriever so I can deal with a variety of dogs. I understand dogs fairly well and my dogs have always been well behaved. Also I'm a big guy (6.5) so I still walk the really big dogs and I have plenty of experience walking dogs on leashes. I miss being able to hang out with dogs and take them for walks. I live 2 blocks from Chautauqua park so I have loads of walking trails to take them on and large spaces to throw a ball for them. I also used to work for a charity that supporting animal shelters. Therefore, I look forward to hanging out with some dogs.