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Originally Posted by CelticJourney
I'm a big dog person and, like others, have a fence and actually wouldn't have someone else walk them because....well, big dog...so I have no advice about time. But I would advise you both spend some time learning about dogs and their body language. Scared, happy, aggressive can look similar. Prepare her for things like 'what to do if someone asks if they can pet the dog' (she needs to ask the owners, dog may be a fear biter) 'what to do if another dog approaches' etc.....
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I'm a dog person and I also wouldn't allow anyone else to walk them
BUT when we hire dog sitters, we REQUIRE people know about dogs and have experience with dogs. So I highly suggest she get experience w dogs first. Volunteer at an animal shelter specifically with the dogs. Dogs are amazing and fun but can also be unruly and wild if not treated firmly. When they "meet" (see) other dogs and they start humping or growling, it can be difficult to deal with depending on the animal
My ds was walking a neighbors' dog at 15 and stopped after a few weeks because certain dogs just DO NOT obey him because they don't get walked. He was used to our trained pooches and their pleasant strolls.