There are many things to consider as far as safety. I am respectful of your babies' boundaries. I let them approach me and "sniff" me out. I never want to infringe on their territory. During walks, I am mindful of my surroundings; avoiding any interactions that could arise when there are people or other dogs nearby. I watch for traffic and making sure your baby does not try to lunge out towards moving vehicles. WEATHER CONDITIONS: it's extremely important to avoid or limit walks during extreme weather conditions. For example high temperatures, some dogs do better than others in the heat. I am cautious when walking in heat above 80F, Dogs are just as susceptible to having heat stroke. Cold weather is just as dangerous; especially for breeds that aren't acclimated to it. I never want to walk a dog in temperatures below 20F; even if they are bundled up. I limit walks to 10-20min when the temperatures are between 20-40F and temperatures between 80-90F, depending on the breed. Dogs are just as susceptible as humans to hypothermia and frost bite. I allow them to go out long enough to go potty and come right back in. Whether it's hot or cold, I recommend that my clients pay attention to their babies' feet and provide some form of foot protection. Things like walking on ice or salted areas can cause damage to the feet. During the nicer weather, wiping their babies' feet after walks is important because they may come into areas where the grass has been fertilized.