I work from home half the week and am the "mother" of a 6-year-old Golden Retriever-German Shepherd mix (male, about 60 lbs) named Bertie. Bertie is very energetic and loves to play. If possible, we should arrange a Meet & Greet first. I can take your dog to nearby parks or the Sandia foothills. Pets are NEVER left alone on our property--there is always someone to monitor and supervise. We both give a lot of TLC and emphasize health and exercise. We are also conveniently located in ABQ, near many different vets. In terms of training philosophy, we are a mix of calm, assertive leadership and treat/clicker based positive reinforcement. But the dogs rule our hearts.