Marco has a special way with dogs - he is a calm and compassionate presence. Marco has a genuinely special bond with each of our three quirky/anxious dogs. One of our dogs (med. terrier) refuses to walk with my very loving husband but goes willingly with Marco. Another (large pit mix) can be reactive to other dogs, but Marco understands her need for a "space bubble" and always makes sure to gauge her comfort level when out in our busy neighborhood. Our third dog (tiny chihuahua) refused to walk on a leash with anyone until Marco coaxed her into looking forward to getting out and about. Now she walks confidently with all members of the family. Marco also loves walking the dogs as part of his daily routine - when the rest of us feel the dog walk is a "chore" or are bored with the routine loop around the neighborhood, Marco isn't. The dogs seem to sense this too, and light up whenever Marco grabs a leash :)