I have had three dogs in my adult life. I currently have a boxer mix named Helen! My ex partner was a vet tech so we were always fostering dogs. We also ran a pet sitting business in Portland. We also took in many sick dogs, and got them well. Dogs give me pure joy! I also have been apart of the brother wolf dog hiking group since I moved to Asheville 3 years ago. I love going hiking with dogs. I will take your dog hiking with me! Also my dog Helen is very docile. I got her as a rescue at the Humane Society last November. She passed all of their behavioral tests. She is safe to be around all dogs, and cats.