Dog Whisperer

There's a man in my neighbourhood who I call the Dog Whisperer.  He walks and boards dogs.  Toby stayed with him while I was in Scotland last fall and will again when I return in May.  Toby gets a walk with him on weekdays and there's nothing he loves more.  It's like a play-date with his friends Tiger and Eden.  Yes, it's a different world for dogs in 2012!

I first became aware of Brian last summer as I started to get out more with Toby.  Brian would come to my building with some dogs in tow to pick up more.  He'd leave the dogs tied up outside.  They each sat facing the door waiting for Brian to return.  Completely silent.  No barking, no fighting.

That's when I started to speak to Brian and ask him his secret.  I don't think he has one beyond loving dogs.  He has 2 of his own and usually has a few more staying with him.  Some days he walks 17 dogs in total.  Here's a couple photos to give you the idea.