I am "dad" to a 12+ year old retriever mix who came from north east animal shelter in salem, MA and was brought up here from West Virginia. She went to a few weeks of puppy school, but the schedule didn't work so I took over. She doesn't bark, is trained on hand and voice commands and overall the best doggo around :) Always happy to debate :) When she was a pup, I used walks as not only a way for her to do her "business", but to also work on training and manners. She had cancer over 2 years ago and have done extensive research and learned a lot of things about diets and supplements that I wish I had known before. All of my experience and knowledge is always available to share. Through my company (not affiliated with pet care), I regularly donate to animal not for profit (as well as ones associated with children).