Finding a place for our furry family members while we're on vacation or out-of-town can can be a stressful situation. Will our dog be happy? Safe? Afraid or lonely? I love my dog, but (s)he can be quirky at times. Will the sitter know how to handle them? My dog has special needs, will they get the proper and loving care they require and deserve? Hi, I'm Marc. I'm new to the rover community, but not new to taking care of dogs. Over the last 10 years, I've had the opportunity to foster over 50-60 dogs for one of the larger rescue groups in SoCal from my home and was fortunate to gain a lot of experience and perspective from that period. Certainly a little more than the average dog lover. I also spent a few years helping out at a dog training center and learned a great deal through that experience as well. I like to think I speak fluent canine and have been told many times that I have a great way with dogs and some insight into their behavior. I work from a home office which allows me to do this and it also means I'm always around. I also have my own pack of 2 dogs (1 large and 1 small) who are very experienced with others, so your dog will never be lonely. They, like us, are incredibly social creatures and your furry kids will always have a sense of being part of a family when they're here. I have a passion for dogs and can't imagine what life would be like without them around. My home is an older, spanish-style house. It's clean and spacious, with outdoor access and secure fencing all around in a safe and quiet neighborhood, conveniently located near Cal State LA, where the 10 fwy and 710 fwy meet. I'm just south of South Pasadena and about 10 minutes east of Downtown. I look forward to meeting you and your dog(s)! Why I love dog sitting I don't know a time when I WASN'T a dog lover. We had a family dog that lived until a ripe old age until my late teens and I adopted my own first dog in the early 90's and they've been a constant presence ever since. I've always had a pair of my own and started fostering in the mid-2000s. I learned a great deal during that time and like to think I made a difference in helping dogs transition from their former homeless lives in the shelters to finding their forever homes. Meet my pets 2 Dogs, 1 Large, 1 Small. Both have tons of experience with other dogs and are very friendly. About my yard Medium sized backyard with concrete driveway and grass area that is large enough for dogs to run around in comfortably. My experience administering medication Yes, but not injections.