Walking; any special requirements such as sit at each curb, keep the leash close, or only on my right side? Also how are they when they see other mammals from humans to rabbits!

I like to go for walks in the quiet streets and neighborhood parks. Dog parks if they are close by and I've been given the OK and assured your dog will come right back to me. Usually a few leash only walks are needed to get the bond between us good first though. For stay overs we're pretty selective - Dexter loves to play but we'd prefer the yard to not be totally destroyed so a medium or smaller pup who likes big dogs is great. As is a chill older big guy. Let's meet and see what happens first! Most times Dexter and his guest will play outside for about half an hour, wear themselves out, and then sleep for the next 4 or 5 hours. Then repeat again in the late afternoon. Our other need is for your dog to be relaxed. High energy and collapse on the bed is great. High or low energy but unable to switch off isn't (pacing, scurrying about, shaking, always watching--in effect just unable to relax). That makes Dexter uncomfortable which is sad in his own house! This isn't a business for me so I can't take special needs dogs; ones that need additional health/age care, aren't really social, need constant attention, and so forth. I do leave the house for up to four hours sometimes.