I’ve had dogs of all ages my whole life, from 10lbs to 100lbs. Not too long ago a special dog woke my passion for dog walking. The credit goes to a handsome 108lb boxer, my dad’s dog Big Mac. He’s my best friend back in Alaska whom I used to go walking with for 1-3 hours a day. At the start Mac was hardly leashed trained and an awful listener. However his enthusiasm and eagerness to learn encouraged me to continue working with him. I’d walk him every day reinforcing leash training and reactivity management, it was incredibly rewarding for me to witness how well behaved he’d become. That was when I realized that helping a dog develop a sense of security, and the skills needed to navigate life is a passion for me that I want to continue pursuing. I believe in the use of positive reinforcement methods to help guide the dogs I work with so we can both feel confident and have fun getting exercise. I believe showing understanding and patience when working with dogs is key. In the future I plan to go to school to become an animal behaviorist and trainer, but for now I’d really love to walk your dog.