Hello Fremont (and you non-Fremonters too!) I'm fresh to the neighborhood, and only moved to the city a few months ago! Since my arrival, the first thing I noticed were dogs, doGS, DOGS. And I've loved it. Store fronts with water bowls for the doggies and signs and venues stating that "dogs drink free," down to the Meowtropolitan, it's really no wonder that this city has stolen my heart. My few take aways from wandering the sidewalks are as follows. There are too many people who don't have time to let there dogs be dogs, and too many lost dog flyers. Life is busy, and sometimes you don't have time to let your dog sniff at everything, or the energy for bursts of running through the park or down the sidewalk- but I do! And on the other more serious topic, dogs go missing too frequently. I combat this through staying mindful, checking that their harnesses are secure and being careful when I'm opening doors or gates. A little spatial awareness can go a long way! Additionally, I welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes, and do not discriminate against breeds of any kind. That said, there are things to go over. Very poorly behaved pups (aggression towards people and other dogs) may be a deal breaker, but I like to do test-walks to see how the dogs are on a leash, outdoors, and without mom or dad. That usually decides if I'm tough enough for the pup in question! It's also important to add that bad manners (jumping, licking, leash tugging) are NOT deal breakers! I'll even be happy to work with them on our walks to see if we can correct whatever the bad behavior is, but I am no trainer, so any results would be case by case. I enjoy doing my walks nearby my client's home, so there will be a little learning as I go, but I am punctual, reliable, responsible, and most importantly, I love animals. It's hard to do something that you really love poorly! Rates, scheduling, and meet and greets are subjective and often changing, so please don't hesitate to be talkative, ask questions, and specify everything important to you (you can never assume I'll know) in your messages! I truly look forward to meeting you and your fuzz-children! Stay safe out there in these uncertain times!