The neighborhood calls me the "dog whisperer" because there’s lot of rescues who will come to me. There is some debate among folks if the dogs think I am a person or a fellow play mate. Success: I will be a “good auntie” – play and take care of them but a stern voice for safety with passing cars or your no sofa rule. If there’s a nearby nature trail, then I would love to let them sniff around. Experience: I grew up with a Samoyed and trained him to heal on the leash. I am a good alpha because I use a deep voice when needed and will wear them out with play. I was trusted to dog sit when a friend went to Ireland for a week. I will be consistent with the family’s rules.