My skills consist of waking long distances with dogs (I have a lurcher myself so know how much walking they need) but I also know how much time a specific dog needs walking depending on their age and their character. In my life I have had 2 lurchers (Ollie and Freddie, 10) and I have my stubborn Shnauzer, Suzy who is now 14 nearly 15. Throughout my life I have been taught how to care for a dog depending on what breed as I have looked after a broad range of dogs from boxers to pugs. I have also always had cats and know that they're extremely independent but also know that they need their cuddles as much as dogs do.