I have had dogs my whole life and love hiking with my fur-baby. She is energetic and loves to play. I've had dogs from Dachshunds to Golden Retrievers to Mixes and have a good understand of most of their personalities types and even those who are rescues as many in this area seem to be. I play with them and at the park people look funny at me but love their play. I am a potter and LMT so very tactile and enjoy touching them. My baby often sits in the chair with me and she is over 40 lbs! If your baby is good, we can go on small hikes or even to the dog park or just hang around your neighborhood or even your yard. I have limited treats but do not give table scraps. I have house sat for many family friends over the years where I lived before. I was bit when I was in second grade by a dog that hung at the school but that did not deter my affection. I usually have a flexible life so just ask.