I like to communicate directly into the pets eyes with gentleness. I am soft spoken and a casual person. No others will be in the home while I am sitting. My environment is very calm and quiet. I have an older dog that is socialized with others from dog parks and while I go camping with others with their dogs. I have time to spend interacting with pets one on one. Life in my home is one that is casual but geared toward keeping exercised too with a good diet. There would be plenty of time for interaction and walking; I have doggie toys/balls and enjoy playing fetch/catch, and know some pups never tire of this. My backyard has plenty of shade to get out of the sun.