I've been walking my dogs since I was a kid. When i was young I would hold onto my dogs by tieing their leashes around my waist. Ir seemed better to use my whole body to hold onto them rather than just my hands. These days my hands will suffice. I still walk my dogs, and I've also taken on helping a friend by walking his dog. This dog is much different from mine because she is much stronger and she pulls. I have managed keeping a hold on her just fine. I'm available most of the time, as I'm not working. I love walking dogs and and caring for them and I can handle to stronger ones. I can't wait to meet your dogs!