I will always ask if the dog is dog/human/child/small animal aggressive or reactive. I have a ton of experience with reactive dogs; I wholeheartedly believe that it's OK for a dog to be reactive to certain things and that it's my responsibility to know those things and behave accordingly. If a dog has any medical issues or joint issues, it is important that I know that before any walks. Also, I will always want to know what your dog loves most! Is it hot dogs? A tennis ball? A frisbee? A morsel of cheese? It's important for safety and attention (and just fun to reward good behavior with something exciting!).

Depending on the neighborhood in which the pupper lives, I do have some local parks that I love for dog walking! I am always mindful of other dogs in the area and never try to "let the dogs meet" when I don't know the other animals. It's just not safe and can (and often does) result in a stressful situation for the humans and dogs. If your dog loves to play fetch, I have a 30' lead that I can bring to a park so that I always have control of how far that fur baby can run. I'm always open to suggestions from pet owners as well since YOU know your dog best!